About Type One Ventures
Type One Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. It is primarily based out of Los Angeles, United States. As of Apr 2026, Type One Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 27 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of BioOrbit Overall, Type One Ventures portfolio has seen 7 unicorns, 1 IPO and 1 acquisition including key companies like SpaceX, Esusu and PsiQuantum. A lot of funds co-invest with Type One Ventures, with names like Exor sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Type One Ventures has team of 18 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 2 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Type One Ventures' List of Top Investments
Type One Ventures has a portfolio of 27 companies, including 7 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Gravitics and Lunar Outpost.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom and Mexico. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech and 15 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Type One Ventures:
1. SpaceX
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services. It delivers advanced launch services using reusable rocket systems designed to transport crew and cargo for missions to orbit, the Moon, Mars, and deep space exploration. It also develops and operates large-scale satellite networks that provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe, including remote and underserved regions. It supports human spaceflight programs aimed at expanding long-duration space exploration and increasing access to space for both commercial and governmental missions.
Key facts about SpaceX
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hawthorne (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $11.9B
- Employee Count: 20,833 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 275 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Esusu
Online platform offering credit-building solutions through rent payment reporting. It captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus to boost credit scores. This helps the tenants to build and establish their credit scores and also helps property owners to attract new tenants. It also reports property management analytics and more.
Key facts about Esusu
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $200M
- Employee Count: 159 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: SoftBank Group, SoftBank Vision Fund and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 11, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. PsiQuantum
Developer of photon-based universal quantum computers. It uses photonic technology to develop error-corrected general-purpose quantum computers. It has applications in drug discovery, personalized medicine, artificial intelligence, and materials sciences.
Key facts about PsiQuantum
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $2.32B
- Employee Count: 672 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, Baillie Gifford and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Sep 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Plaid
Provider of a network for connecting financial accounts to applications. It offers tools for payments, identity verification, and fraud prevention. The network facilitates access to financial data and insights. It also provides solutions for credit underwriting and open finance connectivity.
Key facts about Plaid
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.32B
- Employee Count: 5,007 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, Oceanic Partners and 75 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 03, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Groq
Developer of specialized hardware processors for artificial intelligence inference workloads. These processors facilitate the execution of machine learning models by accelerating data processing tasks. The technology supports the deployment of large language models and other computational applications within cloud environments. The hardware architecture focuses on reducing latency and increasing throughput for real-time data analysis.
Key facts about Groq
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $2.77B
- Employee Count: 314 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, Disruptive and 54 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Type One Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Type One Ventures has invested in 27 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in BioOrbit and most recent follow-on round was in Lunar Outpost.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Type One Ventures' Investments by Stage
Type One Ventures has made 9 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $10.7M, 5 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $14.4M, 3 investments in Series D stage with an average round size of $438M and 1 investment in Series E stage with an average round size of $1B.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 9 |
Series A | 5 |
Series D | 3 |
Series E | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Type One Ventures' Investments by Sector
Type One Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Enterprise Applications, Semiconductors and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 26 Tech companies, 23 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 17 Tech hardware companies and at least 14 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 16 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 9 |
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
Semiconductors | 3 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 2 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Type One Ventures' Investments by Geography
Type One Ventures has made most investments in United States (13), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 13 |
United Kingdom | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Type One Ventures' recent investments
Type One Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. BioOrbit and Lunar Outpost are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Type One Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 30, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 1270 | [+4] | |
Apr 29, 2026 | United States | Series B | 1451 | [+3] | |
Feb 12, 2026 | United States | Series D | 6335 | ||
Feb 10, 2026 | United States | Series A | 1326 | [+7] | |
Sep 10, 2025 | United States | Series E | 1561 | [+13] |
Unicorns in Type One Ventures' Portfolio
Type One Ventures has 7 unicorns in its portfolio - Hubble Network, Esusu, Neuralink and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Hubble Network. It became a unicorn in 2026, 3 years after Type One Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Type One Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 | Developer of a network for Bluetooth-based IoT connectivity | 2021 | Las Vegas | Series A | jczkrue | ||
73 | Online platform offering credit-building solutions through rent payment reporting | 2018 | New York City | Series C | kpgyjkk | ||
68 | Provider of implantable brain-computer interfaces | 2016 | Fremont | Series E | cjnczsg | ||
73 | Developer of photon-based universal quantum computers | 2015 | Palo Alto | Series E | iexlkxa | ||
68 | Developer of specialized hardware processors for artificial intelligence inference workloads | 2016 | Mountain View | Series E | akwg{xd |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Type One Ventures' Portfolio
1 of Type One Ventures' portfolio company became public - SpaceX. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996BHere are Type One Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 9410 |
Acquired companies in Type One Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from Type One Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Made in Space in Jun 2020 by Redwire Space for $*****.Here are Type One Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 23, 2020 | - | - | 6673 |
Team profile of Type One Ventures
Type One Ventures has a team of 18 members including 5 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 5 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 1 more location. Type One Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Type One Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | - | |
Partner | Palm Beach | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Eastman | - | ||
Principal | West Hollywood | - | ||
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | - |
Co-investors of Type One Ventures
Over the past 7 years, 193 investors have co-invested in Type One Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Type One Ventures: Founders Fund, BlackRock and 56 others have invested in rounds before Type One Ventures. There are 2 companies where Founders Fund has invested before Type One Ventures and 2 companies where BlackRock has invested before Type One Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Type One Ventures: 83 investors entered a company along with Type One Ventures. These include investors like Exor (3 companies).
- Invested after Type One Ventures: A total of 52 investors have invested in Type One Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Industrious Ventures (2 companies), Disruptive (1 company) and DTCP (1 company).
Recent News related to Type One Ventures
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Foundational Raises £8.2M in Pre-Seed FundingFinSMEs•Oct 01, 2026•Type One Ventures, Backed, Foundational
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US space firm Lunar Outpost secures $30 million in Series BEvertiq•Jun 15, 2026•Lunar Outpost, Type One Ventures
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Axiom Space Secures $525 Million in Funding, MUFG Bank Joins as InvestorJapan Times•Jun 05, 2026•MUFG, Axiom Space, 1789 Capital, MUFG Bank and 5 others
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Lunar Outpost raises $30 million for lunar rover developmentSpaceNews•May 08, 2026•Industrious Ventures, Lunar Outpost, Com.np, Type One Ventures and 3 others
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Axiom Space Raises $350M to Advance Commercial Space Station, Lunar SuitsGovCon Wire•Feb 17, 2026•Qatar Investment Authority, Type One Ventures, Axiom Space, LuminArx and 2 others
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Natilus Secures $28M Series A Funding Led by Draper AssociatesMassinvestor•Feb 11, 2026•Flexport, The Veteran Fund, Type One Ventures, Draper and 6 others
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Space travel gets a boost as Axiom secures investment, aims to send more passengers to orbitNew York Post•Mar 29, 2025•Axiom Space, 1789 Capital, Type One Ventures
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AI chip startup Groq secures $1.5 billion commitment from Saudi ArabiaTradingView•Feb 10, 2025•Groq, Aramco Digital, Cisco Investments, Samsung Catalyst Fund and 8 others
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Lunar Outpost Secures Series A Funding to Accelerate Commercial Pursuits on the MoonBusiness Wire•Nov 13, 2024•Lunar Outpost, Type One Ventures, Industrious Ventures, Promus Ventures and 3 others
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Argo Space's plan to power orbital tugs with lunar water raises $7.9 millionOct 03, 2024•Argo, Crosslink Capital, Stellar Ventures, Type One Ventures
