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v1.vc

v1.vc, based in California, backs specialist deep tech, enterprise, and infrastructure startups at Seed and Series A, typically following other investors, with notable investments including DoorDash and OpenSea.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusDeep tech, Enterprise software, Dev tools and infra, Vertical AI, Defense and space, Climate, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at v1.vc

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Benny JosephCo-founder, PartnerHe has held technical leadership roles at Allbirds, TurboTax, and GoodApril.
Brett JacksonCo-founder, PartnerHe co-founded V1VC and has experience in consumer brands, technology, and aerospace.
Jason SpinellManaging Partner

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

DoorDashOpenSeaAllbirdsAstranisMedalliaZed

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Firms like v1.vc

Riot Ventures$1M to $30M+ · active Oct 10
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HanoverCheck size not reported
Mercury Fund$100K to $10M · active Oct 14
Bluelake$250K to $3M
Inflection$500K to $1M

On these lists

Seed deep tech investors in California94Seed dev tools and infra investors in California85Seed enterprise software investors in California84Seed climate investors in California75Series A deep tech investors in California68Seed industrial investors in California67Series A enterprise software investors in California64Series A dev tools and infra investors in California59

Questions

What stage does v1.vc invest in?

v1.vc reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does v1.vc invest?

v1.vc has not reported a check size.

Does v1.vc lead rounds?

v1.vc mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at v1.vc?

Benny Joseph (Co-founder, Partner), Brett Jackson (Co-founder, Partner), Jason Spinell (Managing Partner).

Is v1.vc active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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