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Innovation Endeavors

Palo Alto, California · Invests in US; MENA; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyRoboticsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureBiotech & Life SciencesSemiconductors & HardwareRobotics & AutomationEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

We invest in the Super Evolution—the convergence of ubiquitous sensors, advanced machine learning, cloud systems, robotics, 3D printing, and CRISPR. We partner with technical founders solving hard engineering and science problems to rethink large industries and tackle humanity's most pressing challenges.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in consumer-only apps, lifestyle businesses, or teams lacking deep technical expertise. Avoid ideas that don't leverage the convergence of sensing, computation, and physical engineering.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$630M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Kenneth Auchenberg

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Christian Ong

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Eric Schmidt

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Dror Berman

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Nick Olsen

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Samantha Smith-Eppsteiner

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Harpinder Singh

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Portfolio

PlanetEnterprise Software

Planet Labs provides satellite imagery and earth data analytics, enabling high-frequency monitoring and analysis of the Earth's surface.

SoFiFintech Payments

SoFi is a leader in marketplace lending and investing, offering a range of financial products including loans, investing options, banking services, and insurance.

UberLogistics Supply Chain

Uber is a technology platform that reimagines the way the world moves, offering services for rides, food delivery, and logistics. It aims to provide seamless transportation solutions while committing to sustainability and safety.

AfreshEnterprise Software

Afresh is an AI-powered platform designed to optimize fresh food supply chains, focusing on replenishment, production planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting to reduce food waste and improve profitability.

AlphasenseEnterprise Software

AlphaSense is the technology behind the business world’s most important decisions – from Wall Street to boardrooms across every major industry. Trusted by over 6,500 leading companies – including 88% of the S&P 100, 80% of top global banks, and all 20 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms – our AI search and market intelligence platform empowers business leaders to move faster and with greater confidence by delivering the right insights at the right moment.

Atom ComputingSemiconductors Hardware

Atom Computing is a quantum computing company developing scalable quantum computers based on neutral atom technology. It announced a 1,225-qubit quantum computer in 2023 and collaborates with Microsoft for quantum computing advancements.

Blue River TechnologyRobotics Automation

Blue River Technology is a team of innovators driven to radically change agriculture by creating intelligent machinery. They empower customers to implement more sustainable solutions, optimize chemical use, reimagine routine processes, and improve yields year after year. The company focuses on computer vision, machine learning, robotics, and product management to solve challenges in agriculture.

DatoramaMarketing Adtech

Datorama is a marketing analytics platform that enables businesses to ingest, harmonize, and analyze their marketing data across multiple channels, providing insights to optimize campaign performance and ROI.

DosuEnterprise Software

Dosu is an AI-powered documentation tool that auto-generates and maintains documentation from code, conversations, tickets, and reviews, helping teams manage knowledge more effectively.

Eikon TherapeuticsBiotech Life Sciences

Eikon is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to inventing and developing breakthrough therapeutics through the purposeful integration of science and engineering.

ExtendFintech Payments

Extend allows any merchant to offer extend warranties and plans through our easy-to-integrate APIs or pre-built eCommerce applications. We power extend warranties both online and offline while also providing consumers with a modern, digitally native experience that eliminates the issues customers face with legacy offerings.

GatikLogistics Supply Chain

Gatik operates a fleet of autonomous trucks on networks across North America, moving freight for major retailers, grocery, and eCommerce companies. They focus on middle-mile logistics using AI-powered autonomous vehicles.

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Innovation Endeavors Research Document Investment Thesis Innovation Endeavors invests in the "Super Evolution" — the convergence of three transformative technical forces: ubiquitous sensors, advanced machine learning and cloud systems, and robotics/3D printing/CRISPR. Founded in 2010 by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Dror Berman, the firm is deeply committed to partnering with technical founde

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