Obvious Corporation
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Feb 2012
Total raised
- $2M
Investors
- 2
About Obvious Corporation
Obvious Corporation specializes in strategic investments aimed at fostering purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Founded by Ev Williams, James Joaquin, Kaitlin M, Radley Marx, and Sanjeev Joshi, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, US.Obvious Ventures focuses on investing in and supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs across three key investment pillars: transforming industrial systems for carbon efficiency, reimagining healthcare and consumer goods for healthier lifestyles, and reshaping financial services to empower individuals and small businesses. Their core offerings include investments in companies that develop breakthrough technologies aimed at solving systemic global issues. For instance, they have backed innovators in the food industry such as Beyond Meat, which provides plant-based alternatives, and Virta Health, which focuses on personalized healthcare solutions.Obvious Ventures generates revenue through strategic investments in transformative companies that align with their mission of fostering sustainable and socially responsible business practices. The transaction structure typically involves equity stakes in startups and scale-ups, establishing partnerships that facilitate growth and innovation. These investments support a portfolio of companies that may operate under various models, including business-to-business (B2B) relationships and direct-to-consumer sales. Each investment is tailored to leverage the unique offerings of the portfolio companies, which may include flagship products that drive market differentiation. The company is focused on expanding its investment portfolio within the North American and European markets, aiming to identify and back innovative startups that address global challenges. Specific upcoming projects and product launches are currently being designed, which are expected to contribute significantly to their growth strategy over the next year.
Who invested in Obvious Corporation
2 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Feb 15, 2012
Amount
$2M
Investors
Questions about Obvious Corporation
Who invested in Obvious Corporation?
Obvious Corporation has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Obvious Corporation raised?
Obvious Corporation has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Obvious Corporation last raise money?
Obvious Corporation's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Feb 2012.
What does Obvious Corporation do?
Obvious Corporation specializes in strategic investments aimed at fostering purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Where is Obvious Corporation headquartered?
Obvious Corporation is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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