ODD BIRD VC

OddBird VC is an early-stage venture firm that focuses on investing in nascent companies. It targets pre-seed and seed stage ventures led by world-class engineers. The firm seeks out founders developing bold, category-defining ideas, emphasizing innovation and technical prowess in its investment thesis and identifying companies with disruptive potential across various sectors.

OddBird VC was founded in 2024 by Vaibhav 'Dr.V' Agrawal and Ashkan Mizani. Based in Palo Alto, California, the firm emerged from an insight into the potential of unconventional, highly skilled technical founders. Agrawal and Mizani established OddBird to specifically back these "outlier" individuals who are often overlooked by traditional capital sources, recognizing their capacity to drive significant technological advancements.

The firm's clientele primarily consists of visionary, often technical, founders and their early-stage startups. OddBird VC aims to be the initial capital partner for these entrepreneurs, supporting them in translating ambitious concepts into market-ready solutions. Its long-term vision is to foster the growth of groundbreaking companies by empowering exceptional engineers with the resources and guidance needed to reshape industries.