v1.vc
Boulder, CO · Invests in US; North America · Website
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Patient, long-term capital partners to the most ambitious founders. Help founders navigate from v1 (seed) to s-1 (Series A+). We believe the best companies are built by ambitious founders who need patient capital, operational expertise, and partnership from experienced operators.
Likely not a fit for
Founders seeking just capital without partnership. Non-technical/non-operator founding teams. Proven commodities without unique angle. Founders unwilling to execute.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
3 contacts on file
Portfolio
Allbirds, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand that specializes in creating comfortable and sustainable footwear and apparel using naturally derived materials. The company focuses on innovation in product design to promote environmentally friendly practices in the fashion industry.
DoorDash is an on-demand delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers. It allows users to order food, groceries, alcohol, and convenience items directly from the DoorDash website or app.
Builder.io is a visual development platform that allows users to create and manage web applications and content without deep technical knowledge. It offers tools for converting designs into clean code and managing headless content.
Fern helps businesses ship beautiful API documentation and production-ready SDKs that feel hand-crafted. It provides an SDK generator that produces idiomatic client libraries across multiple languages and creates documentation that stays in sync with APIs.
Zed is a global player in the digital market, focusing on the multi-channel distribution and monetization of digital services. With a proprietary platform that encompasses billing, settlement, and real-time analytics, Zed aims to unify the digital experience and provide inclusive access to the digital age across various societies.
Mermaid Chart, founded by Knut Sveidqvist and Open Core Ventures, emerged from the Mermaid open-source project. It supports Mermaid significantly while offering commercial services to fund project growth and expand the developer team.
Stream provides fair financial services for the everyday worker, offering a financial wellbeing platform that helps employees earn, learn, save, and spend on their own terms through a smartphone app.
Cara grows your insurance agency, brokerage, or MGA with domain-specific AI that automates servicing and assists with sales.
Miso AI is a real-time personalization data platform that empowers marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and content media sites to deliver immersive, contextual, and tailored experiences, enabling rapid real-time personalization without the need for extensive infrastructure.
Ellis is a modern immigration law firm specializing in U.S. visas and green cards. They combine world-class legal expertise with best-in-class technology to deliver a completely reimagined immigration experience.
Guest House is a platform that simplifies the process of listing a home by automating essential services such as staging, cleaning, moving, and photography. By streamlining these tasks, the company helps agents and sellers reduce listing preparation time by 50%, enabling homes to hit the market faster and sell for top dollar.
Astranis builds the world's most advanced satellites for high orbits, focusing on dedicated satellite broadband and supporting government science, PNT, and communications missions.
Recent activity
- Jan 2026
Pluto Mobility
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2025
Koobz
Seed · Lead
v1.vc in the news
MobiHealthNews
Throne Science raises $10M for AI toilet sensor
1 month ago
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 8/3/26
1 month ago
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 8/3/26
1 month ago
FinSMEs
Throne Science Raises $10M in Series A Funding
1 month ago
Pulse 2.0
Throne Science Raises $10 Million Series A For AI-Powered Smart Toilet Sensor
1 month ago
Tech Times
AI Toilet Camera Raises $10M to Track Gut Health Where Wearables Cannot Reach
1 month ago
Athletech News
Smart Toilet Startup Throne Lands $10M to Advance Gut Health Platform
1 month ago
Business Wire
Throne Science, Maker of Smart Toilet Sensor, Announces $10 Million Series A Fundraise
1 month ago
ICO Drops
V1.VC
6 months ago
3D Printing Industry
Koobz Secures $7.2 Million to Bring Scalable, Automated Footwear Manufacturing to the U.S.
Jun 2025
WWD
SoCal 3D-Printed Footwear Innovator Receives $6M Cash Infusion to Boost Expansion
Jun 2025
TechCrunch
The wild story of how gut health AI toilet startup Throne raised $4M led by Moxxie
May 2025
The Business Journals
Startups to Watch 2024: Honeydew goes nationwide with its new online dermatology clinic
Feb 2024
TechCrunch
Gently’s shopping aggregator aims to remove friction of locating secondhand apparel
Sep 2022
The Business Journals
The Funded: VC legend John Doerr regrets not backing 'slightly crazy' Elon Musk
Aug 2022
The Business Journals
Early Money: Here's how this San Francisco startup hopes to give America's 50M runners some personalized training
Aug 2022
Business Insider
Check Out the Pitch Memo That Ellis Used to Raise $5.6 Million
Apr 2022
TechCrunch
Ellis raises $5.6M to pave the way for international students
Apr 2022
Daily Camera
Boulder Startup Week: How new companies can land funding outside of VC firms
May 2021
EdSurge
Sawyer Raises $11M to Connect Parents and Providers for Educational Playtime
May 2019
Business Insider
Silicon Valley is obsessed with these ultra-comfy, machine-washable shoes that cost $95 — here's why
Sep 2017
Business Insider
Silicon Valley is obsessed with these wool sneakers that claim to be the 'most comfortable in the world'
Aug 2016
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