Obvious Ventures

Obvious Ventures, established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage companies across the United States. The firm, founded by Biz Stone, Ev Williams, and Jason Goldman, focuses on industries that promote planetary, human, and economic health. Obvious Ventures provides capital and strategic support to startups and growth-stage companies, aiming to foster a balance between profit and purpose.

Andrew Beebe

Managing Director

Rohan Ganesh

Partner

Katie Giometti

Principal

James Joaquin

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Kahini Shah

Principal

Priyanka Srinivasan

Senior Associate

Vishal Vasishth

Co-Founder and Managing Director

David Wehrs

COO and Head of Investor relation

Jacqueline Young

Principal

Past deals in Property Insurance

Openly

Venture Round in 2025
Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in premium home insurance products sold through independent agents. Openly leverages technology and insurance expertise to deliver comprehensive coverage, which includes protection for the building structure, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company's focus on a simplified quoting process and a modern insurance experience aims to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction in managing their home insurance needs.

Openly

Series C in 2022
Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in premium home insurance products sold through independent agents. Openly leverages technology and insurance expertise to deliver comprehensive coverage, which includes protection for the building structure, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company's focus on a simplified quoting process and a modern insurance experience aims to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction in managing their home insurance needs.

Hedvig

Series B in 2021
Hedvig AB is an innovative insurance provider based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2016. The company offers a range of insurance products including home, contents, travel, and accident insurance, as well as coverage for personal belongings such as bicycles and mobile phones. Launched in 2018, Hedvig has expanded its services to all Scandinavian countries and operates as an EU-licensed carrier. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on customer service and efficient claims handling, aiming to create a user-friendly experience that resonates with clients.

Corvus Insurance

Series C in 2021
Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions informed by data-driven underwriting. The company offers its proprietary platform, CrowBar, which enables brokers and policyholders to access policy information, report claims, and receive insights on loss prevention and business intelligence. Corvus emphasizes dynamic loss prevention by delivering tailored recommendations aimed at reducing the total cost of risk for clients. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, positioning itself as a partner that equips brokers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex risks effectively.

Openly

Series B in 2020
Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in premium home insurance products sold through independent agents. Openly leverages technology and insurance expertise to deliver comprehensive coverage, which includes protection for the building structure, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company's focus on a simplified quoting process and a modern insurance experience aims to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction in managing their home insurance needs.

Hedvig

Series A in 2020
Hedvig AB is an innovative insurance provider based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2016. The company offers a range of insurance products including home, contents, travel, and accident insurance, as well as coverage for personal belongings such as bicycles and mobile phones. Launched in 2018, Hedvig has expanded its services to all Scandinavian countries and operates as an EU-licensed carrier. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on customer service and efficient claims handling, aiming to create a user-friendly experience that resonates with clients.

Openly

Series A in 2020
Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in premium home insurance products sold through independent agents. Openly leverages technology and insurance expertise to deliver comprehensive coverage, which includes protection for the building structure, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company's focus on a simplified quoting process and a modern insurance experience aims to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction in managing their home insurance needs.

Corvus Insurance

Series B in 2020
Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions informed by data-driven underwriting. The company offers its proprietary platform, CrowBar, which enables brokers and policyholders to access policy information, report claims, and receive insights on loss prevention and business intelligence. Corvus emphasizes dynamic loss prevention by delivering tailored recommendations aimed at reducing the total cost of risk for clients. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, positioning itself as a partner that equips brokers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex risks effectively.

Hedvig

Series A in 2019
Hedvig AB is an innovative insurance provider based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2016. The company offers a range of insurance products including home, contents, travel, and accident insurance, as well as coverage for personal belongings such as bicycles and mobile phones. Launched in 2018, Hedvig has expanded its services to all Scandinavian countries and operates as an EU-licensed carrier. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on customer service and efficient claims handling, aiming to create a user-friendly experience that resonates with clients.
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