Gen 1 Capital
Overview
Gen 1 Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in visionary founders using deep technologies to develop the future of health, work, education, climate, connectivity, and computing . The firm seeks to invest in early-stage deep technology companies operating in the artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, quantum computing, edge computing, human-computer interaction, sensor fusion, internet of things, autonomous vehicles, mobility, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data science, analytics, health and synthetic, computational biology, software, hardware and digital transformation sectors .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyryse | Oct 2021 | Series B | - |
| Cobalt AI | Jun 2019 | Series B | - |
| Artisight | Jan 2024 | Series B | - |
| Zippedi | Apr 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Hello Robot | Sep 2020 | Seed | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Gen 1 Capital based?
Gen 1 Capital is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Gen 1 Capital founded?
Gen 1 Capital was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Gen 1 Capital have?
Gen 1 Capital has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Gen 1 Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Skyryse, Cobalt AI, Artisight, Zippedi, Hello Robot.
What was Gen 1 Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Gen 1 Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Artisight in 2024.
What sectors does Gen 1 Capital focus on?
Gen 1 Capital focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Gen 1 Capital focus on?
Gen 1 Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Gen 1 Capital's AUM?
Gen 1 Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.