Three Years of ChatGPT: Where We Are With AI Today

This November marks three years since the launch of ChatGPT. That moment brought AI into the mainstream, with large language models (LLMs) seen as the breakthrough technology powering it. Since then, innovation in AI has been relentless — perhaps one of the fastest cycles we’ve ever witnessed in tech. It’s worth pausing to reflect on […]

The rise of “India for India” opportunities

India has long been recognized as home to the largest developer ecosystem in the world, stemming from the global trend of outsourcing software development to India’s pool of skilled and cheaper developers. But what started as a move by Western companies to reduce development costs has now evolved into a thriving and dynamic tech hub […]

Announcing our investment in Bolt. Earth, India’s largest EV charging network

Today, we are very excited to announce we’ve co-led the $5M Series A+ round for Bolt.Earth, India’s largest EV charging network. We joined our friends at USV and Prime Venture Partners (both returning investors). The Indian EV market grew by 40-50% in 2024 and enjoys strong government support. Bolt.Earth is India’s largest, most utilized, and fastest-growing charging network, […]

Announcing our investment in Neo Financial, Canada’s leading challenger bank

At Version One, we typically focus on early-stage investments, though we occasionally make exceptions for standout opportunities—like Clio’s Series C and Coinbase’s Series D. These unique investments delivered exceptional returns for V1 and our investors. Today, we’re thrilled to share another investment that goes beyond our typical early-stage sweet spot. We’re investing in Neo Financial’s […]