Obvious Ventures
190 Pacific AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94111
Firm Size
- Assets Under Management (AUM):$1.6 Billion
- Number of Funds:6
- Employees:
- Firm Type:Venture Capital
- Focus Areas:
Software & Technology
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Consumer
Energy
Description
Obvious Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies that are pursuing businesses with both profit and purpose. Obvious Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges in areas such as sustainability, health and wellness, and inclusive technology. The firm believes in the power of technology and entrepreneurship to shape a better future, and their investment philosophy revolves around backing mission-driven companies that are poised to have a positive impact on society. They provide capital, expertise, and a network of resources to help their portfolio companies thrive. Some notable companies in Obvious Ventures' portfolio include Beyond Meat, a plant-based food company disrupting the meat industry, Medium, a popular online publishing platform, and Proterra, a leading electric bus manufacturer. Their investments span various sectors, including clean energy, healthcare, and consumer products. Obvious Ventures also places significant emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. They strive to ensure that their investments align with their sustainability goals and actively seek out companies prioritizing carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and overall positive environmental impact. Overall, Obvious Ventures is an impactful venture capital firm in San Francisco, supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs and investing in companies that have the potential to transform industries and create positive change.Latest News
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Jan 17, 2024: Lightship Secures $34 Million Series B to Bring the L1 All-Electric Travel Trailer to Market
Lightship, America's first all-electric RV company, today announced the completion of a $34 million Series B financing to accelerate production of the Lightship L1. The round was co-led by Obvious Ventures and Prelude Ventures and joined by Allegis Capital and global RV manufacturer THOR Industries and its investment partner TechNexus Venture Collaborative. Returning investors Congruent Ventures, HyperGuap, and Alumni Ventures also joined the fundraise.
Oct 23, 2023: Prism Data Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding from Obvious Ventures, Citi Impact Fund and Others
Jun 15, 2023: Octave Raises $52M in Series C Funding to Expand In-Network Mental Health
Octave , an innovator in outcomes-focused behavioral health care, today announced that it has secured $52 million in Series C funding to drive national expansion of evidence-based, in-network therapy services. The round was led by Cigna Ventures, Novo Holdings, and Avidity Partners, and joined by all existing institutional investors, Health Velocity Capital, Greycroft Partners, Felicis Ventures, Company Ventures, and Obvious Ventures.