IDEO CoLab Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $10M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer +2
- Founded
- 2014
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About IDEO CoLab Ventures
IDEO CoLab Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA founded in 2014. Where venture capital meets design. We invest in big ideas and good humans. We partner with visionary founders at the earliest stages to help them create products and protocols that people love. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include OpenIDEO, Luna, Color and Splice. Invests in early-stage companies building technologies that will shape the future, focusing on emerging tech and human-centered design.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in early-stage companies building technologies that will shape the future, focusing on emerging tech and human-centered design.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Team (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does IDEO CoLab Ventures invest at?
IDEO CoLab Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is IDEO CoLab Ventures located?
IDEO CoLab Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does IDEO CoLab Ventures focus on?
IDEO CoLab Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is IDEO CoLab Ventures's typical check size?
IDEO CoLab Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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