About humble ventures
humble ventures, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in Washington, DC, United States. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 11 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Jul 2026, humble ventures has witnessed 3 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include DNSFilter, theCut and CareSet. The program is backed by a team of 6 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $1M Seed round in Shop Latinx on Oct 15, 2021, which also saw participation from Precursor Ventures and Backstage Capital.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2015
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
humble ventures' List of Top Investments
humble ventures has a portfolio of 11 companies. Their most notable investments include DNSFilter and theCut.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Enterprise Infrastructure and 7 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by humble ventures:1. DNSFilter
Provider of cloud-based DNS filtering and cyber security solutions. It offers protective DNS solutions for network safety across various sizes. The company provides features such as content filtering, threat protection, and reporting. It also offers application blocking and universal lists for domain management.
Key facts about DNSFilter
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Washington, DC (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $50.5M
- Employee Count: 176 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Insight Partners, Gula Tech Adventures and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. theCut
An app-based platform to book appointments at beauty salons. Users can schedule an appointment with the desired barber at barbershops, review, and rate the services. The app also enables local barbers to list their shops on the app by making profiles and managing their appointments in real-time. The app is available on iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about theCut
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Washington, DC (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.35M
- Employee Count: 40 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Prototype Capital, Techstars and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 03, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CareSet
CareSet provides a platform that decodes Medicare claims data to guide new drug launches. It groups Medicare claims into patient journeys by disease. They then track how their diseases progress and which teams of doctors treat them. They track comorbidities, procedures, and other claims-related events both prior to and after diagnosis date. This they claim allows them to enhance the overall design study and provide better quality data for the outcomes research group.
Key facts about CareSet
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Houston (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 30 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: humble ventures and Texas Medical Center
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 06, 2016, $*****
Delicious condiments with 100% flavor and 0% sugar. They offer irresistibly delicious, no sugar versions of favorite condiments, sweetened only with fruit & vegetables. Their mission is to help busy families cut refined and artificial sweeteners out, and pour on veggie-fueled goodness instead. They offer Ketchup, BBQ Sauces, Mustards, Hot Sauces, and BBQ Rubs. They are focused on getting back to the roots of good food, removing sugar, and moving condiments forward. Their BBQ sauces and rubs are crafted by a legendary pitmaster, using generations of knowledge and only natural ingredients. They offer online shopping with a cart, and login functionality. They also provide a newsletter subscription. They are focused on social impact by providing healthier alternatives to traditional condiments.
Key facts about True Made Foods
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Alexandria (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2021
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $6.9M
- Employee Count: 4 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: humble ventures, Siddhi Capital and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 19, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Ataata
AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for human risk management and advanced email security. The company transforms business's approach to managing and mitigating human risk with an AI-powered, API-enabled platform. It protects organizations from cyber threats, integrating technology with human-centric pathways for strategic insight. The platform enhances visibility, enables decisive action, and empowers businesses to protect collaborative environments. It safeguards critical data and actively engages employees in reducing risk and enhancing productivity. The company offers advanced email security, insider risk management, data protection, security awareness training, and data compliance solutions. It provides services to resellers, managed service providers, and technology alliance partners. The company's platform is built on a central risk engine designed to prevent sophisticated threats targeting human error.
Key facts about Ataata
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Arlington (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $5.14M
- Investors: TEDCO, Index Ventures and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 01, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
humble ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
humble ventures has invested in 11 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Shop Latinx.humble ventures' Investments by Stage
humble ventures has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $1M.humble ventures' Investments by Sector
humble ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 9 Tech companies, 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 4 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Software.humble ventures' Investments by Geography
humble ventures has made most investments in United States (1).humble ventures' recent investments
humble ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by humble ventures:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15, 2021 | United States | Seed | 5617 | [+6] |
Acquired companies in humble ventures' Portfolio
3 companies from humble ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Dark Cubed in Sep 2022 by Celerium for $*****.Here are humble ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 13, 2022 | - | - | 6033 | |
Oct 31, 2018 | - | - | 6792 | |
Jul 10, 2018 | - | - | 5631 |
Team profile of humble ventures
humble ventures has a team of 6 members including 2 Partners located in United States. humble ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of humble ventures
Over the past 5 years, 7 investors have co-invested in humble ventures's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before humble ventures: Techstars has invested before humble ventures.
- Top Co-investors of humble ventures: 6 investors entered a company along with humble ventures. These include investors like Precursor Ventures (1 company).
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