Investors & Partners at Obvious Ventures

Andrew Beebe

Managing Director, Obvious Ventures

Andrew Beebe is a Managing Director at Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformative companies across climate, artificial intelligence, consumer, and digital health sectors. With a track record of backing category-defining businesses, Beebe has been instrumental in notable investments including Beyond Meat, the plant-based protein company that revolutionized alternative meat consumption, and Gusto, a leading HR and payroll platform serving small and mid-sized businesses. His investment thesis emphasizes companies that leverage technology and innovation to address significant market opportunities and create meaningful impact. At Obvious Ventures, Beebe focuses on early and growth-stage companies positioned at the intersection of technology adoption and sector transformation, bringing strategic expertise and industry networks to support portfolio companies through critical scaling phases.

Evan Williams

Co-Founder, Obvious Ventures

Evan Williams is Co-Founder of Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative technologies and business models. With investment expertise spanning climate, artificial intelligence, consumer, and digital health sectors, Williams has demonstrated a keen ability to identify and support high-impact startups at critical inflection points. His notable investments include Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based protein innovation, and Gusto, a comprehensive HR and payroll platform for small businesses. Through Obvious Ventures, Williams continues to back entrepreneurs building solutions that address global challenges while creating significant market opportunities. His track record reflects a commitment to supporting founders who are reshaping industries through innovation and sustainable business practices.

Rohan Ganesh

Partner, Obvious Ventures

Rohan Ganesh is a Partner at Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformative companies across multiple sectors. With investment expertise spanning climate, artificial intelligence, consumer technology, and digital health, Ganesh brings a diversified perspective to early-stage and growth-stage investing. His track record includes notable investments in Beyond Meat, the plant-based protein company that has reshaped the alternative meat industry, and Gusto, a leading human resources and payroll platform for small businesses. Through his work at Obvious Ventures, Ganesh is committed to backing entrepreneurs and innovations that address critical global challenges while creating significant market opportunities. His investment philosophy emphasizes identifying businesses with the potential to scale impact alongside financial returns.