Obvious Ventures

Founded in 2014, Obvious Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors. The firm aims to support startups combining profit and purpose for a better world.

Krystelle Barboza

Investor

Christopher Cheng

Senior Associate

Meera Clark

Principal

Julie Hanna

Venture Partner

Rohan Ganesh

Partner

Katie Giometti

Principal

Andre Heinz

Venture Partner

James Joaquin

Managing Director

Kahini Shah

Principal

Priyanka Srinivasan

Senior Associate

Vishal Vasishth

Partner

David Wehrs

COO and Head of Investor relation

Jacqueline Young

Principal

Past deals in Property Insurance

Openly

Venture Round in 2025
Openly is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.

Openly

Series C in 2022
Openly is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.

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 is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.

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 is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.

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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