Hanabi Capital
Overview
Hanabi Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, that invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence and Software Infrastructure. The firm was started by former Index Ventures partners Mike Volpi, Bryan Offutt, and Ishani Thakur. Hanabi invests Mr. Volpi's personal money as well as funds from friends and family.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
hanabi.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognition AI | Sep 2026 | Series E | Co-investor |
| Applied Compute | Apr 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| LiveKit | Jan 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Arcade.dev | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Hanabi Capital based?
Hanabi Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Hanabi Capital founded?
Founding year information for Hanabi Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Hanabi Capital have?
Hanabi Capital has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Hanabi Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cognition AI, Applied Compute, LiveKit, Arcade.dev.
What was Hanabi Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Hanabi Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cognition AI in 2026.
What sectors does Hanabi Capital focus on?
Hanabi Capital focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Hanabi Capital focus on?
Stage focus information for Hanabi Capital is not publicly available.