Day One Ventures

Day One Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York. It targets early-stage investments across multiple sectors, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, climate and energy, fintech, consumer products and services, future of work, enterprise technology, deep tech, e-commerce and web3. The firm backs customer-obsessed companies and actively supports its portfolio through communications and strategic involvement. Typical investment sizes range from $100,000 to $5 million, with activity from pre-seed to seed rounds and occasional Series A. Founded in 2018 by Masha Drokova, the firm seeks disruptive technologies that can drive growth and impact.

Masha Bucher

General Partner

Jenny Chao

Investor

Melanie Galang

Investor

Past deals in Vermont

Superplastic

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2017, Superplastic is a Vermont-based company that creates character-based products and entertainment. It designs limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, collaborating with renowned artists to bring unique characters to life.

wasted*

Seed Round in 2023
Wasted* is a Vermont-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in transforming human waste into effective, safe, and sustainable fertilizers. Through its innovative circular sanitation technology, Wasted* separates urine from feces, preserving the nutrients contained in both while eliminating the need for chemical additives. This process not only enhances the value of human waste but also promotes a circular sanitation economy, effectively connecting individuals to their local environment. By enabling clients to convert waste into a sustainable resource, Wasted* addresses waste treatment and disposal challenges while contributing to environmental sustainability.
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