Reflections after a Month Back in VC
It’s been about a little over a month since I joined Version One and returned to early-stage venture after spending the past five years as a founder in the addiction treatment space. While a month is a short amount of time, it’s been fascinating to see how certain things have changed during my time away. […]
Q1 2025 Portfolio in Review
The V1 family kicked off the new year with fresh energy and no shortage of activity. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights we’ve shared so far. With spring here, plenty of good news is paving the way for a strong year of growth. Fundraising news and milestones Moment Energy raised $15M in […]
Welcoming Josh Nussbaum, V1’s venture partner
As the saying goes, it’s hard to find a needle in a haystack. That’s exactly how it felt as Boris and I spent the past few years looking to grow our team. But just as we began to slow down our efforts, the perfect person appeared. It’s funny how, in both life and venture capital, […]
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 […]
A Reflection on the Past, and What’s Next for 2025
Happy New Year, everyone! While we’re excited to step into 2025, we want to take a moment and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had at Version One over the past 12+ years. The experiences and lessons learned over this time have been pivotal in shaping our investment thesis and all that we do. ? We […]