Announcing our second eBook: Understanding Social Platforms
If you have been following our blog or firm, you know how much we love network effects. Our investment thesis is centered around network effects, and our portfolio is full of network effects startups ranging from marketplaces to social platforms, SaaS and applications of AI and machine learning. It has been a little over a […]
Abstract launches private alpha to redesign the design process
A few weeks ago, one of our newest portfolio companies, Abstract, launched their Private Alpha. You can read co-founder Josh Brewer’s announcement here. Josh was previously the principal designer at Twitter. Abstract is building a common infrastructure to support the modern design workflow. If you’re a digital designer, you’ve probably run into some or all of these challenges: […]
One of the few girls in the room: How do we accelerate equality in tech?
I’ve been wanting to write on the topic of gender for a long time now, but haven’t been able to find the words. And admittedly, I’m still trying to find my position in all this. It’s a tricky subject for me to navigate: on one hand, sharing challenges might paint me as weak, a victim, […]
Our Q3 round-up
We’re enjoying the first few weeks of Fall and before we know it, 2017 will be upon us. It has been a busy summer for our portfolio companies – here’s a quick recap of some of the highlights from Q3. Portfolio companies in the news Several V1 portfolio companies were recognized for their growth. Top […]
Introducing Umi Kitchen: A Platform for Culinary Entrepreneurs
We’re excited to add another great marketplace to the V1 portfolio and announce an investment we made last November. Umi Kitchen is home cooking delivered. The platform connects talented home cooks with families and individuals who crave a home-cooked meal but don’t have the skills or time to spend in the kitchen. The platform empowers […]