
At a Glance
Innovation Endeavors is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA founded in 2010. Innovation Endeavors is an early‑stage venture firm investing in the Super Evolution to drive generational change in order to solve problems that matter. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A investments across sectors including AI, Deeptech, Biotech. Notable portfolio companies include Uber, SoFi, Planet Labs, Zymergen and Flatiron Health. Founded by Eric Schmidt, focuses on investing in transformative technologies including sensors, machine learning, and robotics.
“Founded by Eric Schmidt, focuses on investing in transformative technologies including sensors, machine learning, and robotics.”
Dror Berman
Founder and Managing Partner, Innovation Endeavors
Eric Schmidt
Founding Partner, Innovation Endeavors
Harpinder (Harpi) Singh
Partner, Innovation Endeavors
Joel Dudley
Partner, Innovation Endeavors
Sam Smith-Eppsteiner
Partner, Innovation Endeavors
Innovation Endeavors primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Innovation Endeavors is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Innovation Endeavors focuses on investments in AI, Deeptech, Biotech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Innovation Endeavors's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $15M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Innovation Endeavors manages approximately $300M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.