Ranch Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

2015

AUM

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Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Ranch Ventures is a progressive, early stage investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm is composed of a lean team of entrepreneurs-turned-investors with over 50 years of combined experience in business and entrepreneurship. Ranch Ventures differentiates itself by focusing not just on the teams they invest in, but also on the thought processes and decision-making abilities of the founders, aiming to build strong partnerships beyond the typical investor-founder relationship.

The firm invests across various sectors with a focus on high-impact opportunities. Their investment strategy is sector agnostic, allowing them to pursue a diverse range of industries and ideas. Ranch Ventures seeks to partner with teams that have sustainable business models and technical defensibility, aiming to make a material impact on the world. They are committed to supporting companies that are on the edge of the risk/reward curve, providing a unique advantage in their investment approach.

Notable investments include Space Tango - microgravity research solutions, Imperfect Produce - food subscription service, Teamable - hiring platform, Simbi - cashless marketplace, and Opus 12 - CO2 emissions technology. These companies reflect Ranch Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative solutions that address significant challenges in various industries.

Industry

Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Education Aerospace Food and Beverage Healthcare Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Software AI Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech

Contacts

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Howie Diamond Managing Director
Managing Director
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Rick Levin Venture Partner
Venture Partner
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FAQs about Ranch Ventures

Ranch Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Ranch Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Ranch Ventures was founded in 2015.
Ranch Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Education, Aerospace, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Software, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech.
Ranch Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Ranch Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Ranch Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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