i/o Ventures

ActiveVenture Capital

Updated: Dec 5, 2025 ·

Financial History

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Investments Made

Date	Company	Round	Lead Investor(s)	Co-Investor(s)
Jul 1, 2025	Remix	$5.0M Seed	—	Bain Capital Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Polychain Capital, Purpose Built Ventures, Techstars, Louis Beryl, Mike Vernal
May 1, 2025	Medmain	$3.0M Venture Round	—	Bow Capital, Buckley Ventures, DVx Ventures, Eunoia Capital Partners, Goodwater Capital, Launch Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Plug & Play Ventures, Vera Equity, Brandon Krieg, Immad Akhund, Jay Vijayan
May 1, 2025	Salmon Labs	$3.0M Seed	—	Bread and Butter Ventures, DeNA, Untapped Capital, Weekend Fund
Mar 1, 2024	CodaMetrix	$40.0M Series B	—	Curie.Bio, First Round Capital, Meridian Street Capital, NextView Ventures, Niu Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Operator Partners, Refactor Capital, SignalFire, SV Angel, The General Partnership, Threshold Ventures, Transformation Capital, Venture Catalysts \| India's First Integrated Incubator, Aaron Patzer, Vivek Garipalli
Oct 1, 2023	Frec	$26.0M Series A	—	Ascend Vietnam Ventures, Citi Ventures, DNX Ventures, Greylock, Ligature, Long Journey Ventures, OVO Fund, Think + Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Zero Capital, Zigg Capital, Alexandre Carel, Eric Ver Ploeg
Sep 1, 2023	Remix	$120K Seed	—	Bain Capital Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Polychain Capital, Purpose Built Ventures, Techstars, Louis Beryl, Mike Vernal
Jul 1, 2023	Readout AI	$2.0M Seed	—	Curie.Bio, First Round Capital, Meridian Street Capital, Niu Ventures, Operator Partners, Refactor Capital, SV Angel, Threshold Ventures, Transformation Capital, Venture Catalysts \| India's First Integrated Incubator, Aaron Patzer, Vivek Garipalli
Apr 1, 2023	Unagi Scooters	$17.0M Series B	—	Bain Capital Ventures, Adeyemi Ajao, Fifth Wall, FJ Labs, Hyde Park Venture Partners, KRM Interests LLC, Menlo Ventures
Apr 1, 2023	ODAIA	$25.0M Series B	—	BDC Venture Capital, Curie.Bio, First Round Capital, Flint Capital, Innospark Ventures, Meridian Street Capital, Niu Ventures, Operator Partners, Refactor Capital, SV Angel, Threshold Ventures, Transformation Capital, Venture Catalysts \| India's First Integrated Incubator, Aaron Patzer, Amar Varma, Michelle McBane, Vivek Garipalli
Mar 1, 2023	Vital	$25.0M Series B	—	7wire Ventures, Bond, Curie.Bio, First Round Capital, General Catalyst, Ben Robbins, Khosla Ventures, LGF, Meridian Street Capital, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Operator Partners, Optum Ventures, Refactor Capital, Sapphire Ventures, SV Angel, Threshold Ventures, Transformation Capital, Venture Catalysts \| India's First Integrated Incubator, Vivek Garipalli
Jun 1, 2022	Stoovo	$5.0M Seed	—	Bow Capital, Buckley Ventures, DVx Ventures, Eunoia Capital Partners, Goodwater Capital, Launch Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Plug & Play Ventures, Vera Equity, Brandon Krieg, Immad Akhund, Jay Vijayan
May 1, 2022	VantedgeAI	$3.0M Seed	—	Canary Ventures, Dux Capital, Gerdau Next Ventures, Graph Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, KRM Interests LLC, Latitud, Magma Partners, SV Latam Fund, Tokai Ventures, Ahmed Chaudhary, Daniel Raynaud, Jorge Faraj, Jorge Uribe, Manolo Atala, Ricardo Weder, Santiago Aldana, Tono Mandly
May 1, 2022	Adgile Media Group	$5.0M Seed	—	Andreessen Horowitz, Antler, Brand Foundry Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, CP Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Multicoin Capital, Not Boring Capital, SemperVirens Venture Capital, Seven Seven Six, Social Capital, Alex Adelman, Brian O'Kelley, Erik Moore, Jay Weintraub, Konstantin Othmer
Apr 1, 2022	Koltin	$650K Seed	—	Canary Ventures, Dux Capital, Gerdau Next Ventures, Graph Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, KRM Interests LLC, Latitud, Magma Partners, SV Latam Fund, Tokai Ventures, Ahmed Chaudhary, Daniel Raynaud, Jorge Faraj, Jorge Uribe, Manolo Atala, Ricardo Weder, Santiago Aldana, Tono Mandly
Mar 1, 2022	Green Room	$1.0M Seed	—	Curie.Bio, First Round Capital, Meridian Street Capital, Niu Ventures, Operator Partners, Refactor Capital, SV Angel, Threshold Ventures, Transformation Capital, Venture Catalysts \| India's First Integrated Incubator, Aaron Patzer, Vivek Garipalli
Feb 1, 2022	3Box	$30.0M Series A	—	1776, 75 & Sunny, Kevin Hartz, AirAngels, Allegory, Altos Ventures, Ambush Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Awesome People Ventures, Battery Ventures, BITKRAFT Ventures, Buckley Ventures, Canary Ventures, City Light Capital, Climate Capital, Coatue, CoinFund, Convective Capital, Coughdrop Capital, CRV, Daft Capital, Decibel Partners, Divergence Ventures, Draft Ventures, Dux Capital, Flex Capital, FounderPartners, Founders Fund, Framework Ventures, Leslie T., Gerdau Next Ventures, Goat Capital, Graph Ventures, Gutter Capital, Iluminar Ventures, Infinite Niches, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Invariantes Fund, Jetstream, KRM Interests LLC, Lampros Capital Partners, Latitud, Logos Labs, Magma Partners, MATR Ventures, MS&AD Ventures, Neu Venture Capital, Northzone, Otherwise Fund, ParaFi Capital, Pareto Holdings, Pioneer Fund, Polychain Capital, Robot Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Seed Club Ventures, Sequoia Capital, SID Venture Partners, Solana Ventures, SRB Ventures, SV Latam Fund, Symbolic Capital, The Hit Forge, Thirty Five Ventures, Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund, Tokai Ventures, Tribe Capital, True Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Unusual Ventures, Variant, Y Combinator, YOBE Ventures, Ahmed Chaudhary, Alexander Salnikov, Andre Iguodala, Andrew Steinwold, Artia Moghbel, Bob Bickel, Bob Pasker, Bradley Horowitz, Daniel Raynaud, Emily Kramer, Erik Blachford, Greg Isenberg, Jonathan Swanson, Jorge Faraj, Jorge Uribe, Joshua Reeves, Joshua Webster, Julia Hartz, Karl Peterson, Loic Le Meur, Manik Gupta, Manolo Atala, Marc McCabe, Mike Hudack, Ricardo Weder, Russell Smith, Ryan Shea, Sacha Labourey, Sahin Boydas, Sam Corcos, Sam Parr, Santiago Aldana, Scott Belsky, Shayne Coplan, Stani Kulechov, Stefan George, Steve Schlafman, Suhail Doshi, Tegan Kline, Tono Mandly, Tony Sheng, Tyler Scott Ward, Will Szczerbiak, Zachary Sims
Jan 1, 2022	Indeez	$9.0M Series A	—	50 Partners, Bow Capital, Breega, Buckley Ventures, DVx Ventures, Elaia Partners, Eunoia Capital Partners, Felix Capital, FirstMark Capital, FJ Labs, Goodwater Capital, Launch Capital, Lifeline Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, LocalGlobe, Mosaic Ventures, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Plug & Play Ventures, Vera Equity, Brandon Krieg, Immad Akhund, Jay Vijayan, Pascal Gauthier, Philippe Teixeira da Mota, Richard Laxer
Jan 1, 2022	Clockwise	$45.0M Series C	—	01 Advisors, 2xN, Accel, AirAngels, Bain Capital Ventures, Adeyemi Ajao, Benchmark, Chapter One Ventures, Coatue, Contrary Capital, Fifth Wall, FJ Labs, Greylock, H.I.G. Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners, KRM Interests LLC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, M12, Menlo Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Owl Rock Capital Partners, SNR, Village Global, WndrCo LLC, Y Combinator, Albert Armengol, Alex Adelman, Amber Feng, Anthony Saleh, Armando Mann, Charles Delingpole, Dylan Field, Immad Akhund, Jeff Morris, Samvit Ramadurgam, William Hockey
Jan 1, 2022	1Password	$620.0M Series C	—	8VC, Abstract Ventures, A Capital, Accel, AirAngels, AIX Ventures, Allegion Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Atomic, Axiom Partners, Balderton Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Dreamers VC, Endeavor8, Footprint Coalition, Greylock, Inspired Capital, K9 Ventures, Khosla Ventures, KRM Interests LLC, Lead Edge Capital, Madrona Ventures, Mucker Capital, Next Play Ventures, Openspace Ventures, Picus Capital, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Quiet Capital, Scalar Capital, Seaside Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Seven Seven Six, Slow Ventures, Sound Ventures, South Park Commons, Square Peg Capital, SV Angel, TechSquare Labs, The Hit Forge, Transpose platform, Tribe Capital, Trucks Venture Capital, Twelve Below, Unusual Ventures, Village Global, Vouch Insurance, WorkLife Ventures, XYZ Venture Capital, Y Combinator, Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Andy Coravos, Anthony Saleh, Balaji Srinivasan, Baron Davis, Daniela Binatti, Diego Berdakin, Do Kwon, Dylan Field, Frederic Kerrest, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Chou, Jannick Malling, Jeff Schneble, Kelvin Beachum Jr., Kevin Hart, Leif Abraham, Louis Beryl, Mathilde Collin, Odell Beckham Jr., Peter Sonsini, Ron Pragides, Scott Belsky, Sergio Jimenez, Sujata Bhatia, Trevor McFedries, Whitney Cummings, Yan-David Erlich
Jan 1, 2022	FairPlay	$15.0M Series A	—	Canary Ventures, Caravela Capital, Dux Capital, Gerdau Next Ventures, Goat Capital, Graph Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, KRM Interests LLC, Latitud, Magma Partners, Streamlined Ventures, SV Latam Fund, Tokai Ventures, Ahmed Chaudhary, Carlos Julio Garcia, Daniel Kan, Daniel Raynaud, Emil Michael, Jorge Faraj, Jorge Uribe, Justin Mateen, Manolo Atala, Pedro De Garay, Ricardo Weder, Santiago Aldana, Tono Mandly
Dec 1, 2021	Mythic Therapeutics	$100.0M Series B	—	Curie.Bio, First Round Capital, F-Prime Capital Partners, Meridian Street Capital, Moderne Ventures, Niu Ventures, Operator Partners, Refactor Capital, SV Angel, Threshold Ventures, Transformation Capital, Venrock, Venture Catalysts \| India's First Integrated Incubator, Aaron Patzer, Jonathan Bush, Kevin Nazemi, Vivek Garipalli
Dec 1, 2021	HData	$3.0M Seed	—	Asymmetry Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Adeyemi Ajao, Fifth Wall, Firebrand Ventures, FJ Labs, GreaterGoodSociety, Hyde Park Venture Partners, KRM Interests LLC, Menlo Ventures, Social Starts, What If Ventures
Dec 1, 2021	Edukoya	$4.0M Seed	—	Alpine Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Bow Capital, Buckley Ventures, DVx Ventures, Eunoia Capital Partners, Goodwater Capital, HV Capital, Launch Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, MYASIAVC PTE LTD, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Plug & Play Ventures, Vera Equity, Brandon Krieg, Immad Akhund, Jay Vijayan, Raffael Johnen
Dec 1, 2021	Facily	$140.0M Series D	—	Bow Capital, Buckley Ventures, DVx Ventures, Eunoia Capital Partners, Goodwater Capital, Launch Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Plug & Play Ventures, Vera Equity, Brandon Krieg, Immad Akhund, Jay Vijayan
Nov 1, 2021	Cubbo	$4.0M Seed	—	ALLVP, Alpha4 ventures, Bow Capital, Buckley Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Canary Ventures, Comal Ventures, Connolley, Dux Capital, DVx Ventures, Eunoia Capital Partners, Gerdau Next Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Graph Ventures, Homebrew, Iluminar Ventures, KRM Interests LLC, Latitud, Launch Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Magma Partners, NFX, Niu Ventures, Oak HC/FT, One Way Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, SV Latam Fund, Tokai Ventures, Vera Equity, Ahmed Chaudhary, Brandon Krieg, Carlos Julio Garcia, Daniel Raynaud, David Vélez, Guilherme Bonifacio, Immad Akhund, Jay Vijayan, Jorge Faraj, Jorge Uribe, Karim Atiyeh, Manolo Atala, Ricardo Weder, Santiago Aldana, Sri Batchu, Tono Mandly

Financial History

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Leadership Team

Key people at i/o Ventures.

Dan Bragiel

Investor

Leadership Team

Key people at i/o Ventures.

Dan Bragiel

Investor

Deep Dive

High-Level Overview

i/o Ventures is an early-stage venture firm and startup program based in San Francisco that blends seed funding with intensive, operator-led mentorship for technology startups. Its mission is to dramatically accelerate founders’ execution and time-to-market by sharing hard-won lessons from building, scaling, and exiting top internet companies. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage startups, particularly in software and internet-enabled technologies, where strong product vision and rapid iteration are critical. i/o Ventures doesn’t just write checks—it embeds its experience in product development, revenue growth, fundraising, and infrastructure scaling, aiming to help founders avoid common pitfalls and move faster.

By combining capital with hands-on support, i/o Ventures plays an outsized role in the early startup ecosystem, especially for founders who are building technical products but may lack deep operational experience. Its emphasis on mentorship over pure financial return sets it apart from more traditional seed funds, positioning it as a launchpad for founders who value guidance and network access as much as funding.

Origin Story

i/o Ventures was founded as an early-stage startup program with a strong emphasis on mentorship, rooted in the real-world experience of founders and operators who have built and scaled successful internet companies. While the exact founding year isn’t widely publicized, the firm emerged from the recognition that many early-stage founders struggle not with ideas, but with execution—product-market fit, team building, fundraising, and scaling infrastructure. The partners and mentors at i/o Ventures are themselves current or former founders and operators of notable tech companies, giving them credibility and practical insight into the challenges startups face.

Over time, i/o Ventures evolved from a mentorship-focused accelerator-style program into a more structured early-stage venture firm, writing pre-seed and seed checks while maintaining its core philosophy: deep, hands-on involvement with founders. Based in a collaborative space in San Francisco’s Mission District, the firm has cultivated a community-oriented culture where portfolio founders and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to engage, learn, and build together.

Core Differentiators

Operator-Led Mentorship: Unlike many funds that rely on external advisors, i/o Ventures’ partners are active or former founders and operators of successful tech companies. They bring firsthand experience in product development, fundraising, M&A, and scaling infrastructure.

Hands-On, Early-Stage Focus: The firm works closely with founders from product launch through the next stage of growth, offering concrete guidance on product strategy, go-to-market, and revenue growth—not just high-level advice.

Tight, High-Signal Network: i/o Ventures leverages relationships built through prior exits and company-building to open doors for founders—whether it’s introductions to key hires, customers, or follow-on investors.

Community-Driven Environment: Based in a shared workspace in San Francisco, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where founders can learn from each other, test ideas, and benefit from a strong peer network.

Focus on Execution Speed: The firm explicitly aims to shorten time-to-market and improve execution by helping founders avoid common mistakes, making it especially attractive to technical founders who may be less experienced in business operations.

Role in the Broader Tech Landscape

i/o Ventures operates at a critical inflection point in the startup lifecycle: the transition from idea to product, and from product to company. In an ecosystem where early-stage capital is increasingly commoditized, the firm’s value lies in its ability to compress learning curves for founders. This is especially valuable in fast-moving domains like AI, developer tools, and SaaS, where speed of iteration and product-market fit can determine survival.

The firm is well-positioned to benefit from several macro trends: the rise of technical founders (often engineers or researchers) who need help with business and growth, the increasing importance of network and mentorship in early-stage success, and the growing appetite for pre-seed and seed investments in software and AI-driven startups. By focusing on founder support rather than just financial returns, i/o Ventures contributes to a healthier, more resilient startup ecosystem—one where more founders survive the early, fragile stages and go on to build meaningful companies.

Quick Take & Future Outlook

Looking ahead, i/o Ventures is likely to deepen its specialization in technical, product-led startups—particularly in AI, infrastructure, and vertical SaaS—where operator mentorship has the highest leverage. As the early-stage landscape becomes more competitive, the firm’s ability to attract top technical founders will depend on its track record of helping them move faster, raise follow-on rounds, and avoid costly mistakes. Expanding its network of LPs and alumni founders could further amplify its influence, turning i/o Ventures into a self-reinforcing ecosystem where success breeds more success.

In a world where many seed funds look alike, i/o Ventures’ bet on deep, founder-centric mentorship may prove to be its most durable advantage. For founders who value wisdom over just wallet, i/o Ventures isn’t just a check—it’s a co-pilot for the hardest part of the journey.

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High-Level Overview

Origin Story

Core Differentiators

Operator-Led Mentorship: Unlike many funds that rely on external advisors, i/o Ventures’ partners are active or former founders and operators of successful tech companies. They bring firsthand experience in product development, fundraising, M&A, and scaling infrastructure.

Hands-On, Early-Stage Focus: The firm works closely with founders from product launch through the next stage of growth, offering concrete guidance on product strategy, go-to-market, and revenue growth—not just high-level advice.

Tight, High-Signal Network: i/o Ventures leverages relationships built through prior exits and company-building to open doors for founders—whether it’s introductions to key hires, customers, or follow-on investors.

Community-Driven Environment: Based in a shared workspace in San Francisco, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where founders can learn from each other, test ideas, and benefit from a strong peer network.

Focus on Execution Speed: The firm explicitly aims to shorten time-to-market and improve execution by helping founders avoid common mistakes, making it especially attractive to technical founders who may be less experienced in business operations.