About être
être is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of Santa Cruz, United States. As of 2025, être has invested in 5 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Life Sciences to Consumer and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of MyBackHub Overall, être portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely Hexas Biomass. A lot of funds co-invest with être, with names like Elevate Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. être has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed & Series A
Portfolio Acquisitions
être's List of All Investments
être has a portfolio of 5 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Obatala SciencesTheir portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Life Sciences, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and 3 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of all investments by être:
1. Hampr
An app-based laundry and dry cleaning service provider. Customers can request a laundry pick-up/drop-off service via their app and can make an online payment. Their app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Hampr
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Lafayette (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.1M
- Employee Count: 28 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: VentureOut, Techstars and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 09, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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Provider of research enabling products and services to research centers. The platform offers multiple services such as adipose tissue-derived stromal stem cells, human adult primary cell, 3D discovery tools such as ObaGel and ObaCell among others. The platform also offers medial and culture reagents such as OsteoQual.
Key facts about Obatala Sciences
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New Orleans (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3.54M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Springboard Enterprises, Elevate Capital and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 13, 2022, $*****
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Manufacturer of regenerative plant-based fibers replacing wood and fossil fuels. These plant-derived materials serve as drop-in substitutes for wood, food crops, and fossil fuel-based feedstocks in manufacturing applications. Produced from perennial grasses grown on non-crop land, these materials are utilized in energy production, packaging, textiles, composites, and structural products. The production process involves cultivating, harvesting, and processing biomass to meet specific biochemical and thermochemical requirements for integration into existing manufacturing systems. This approach provides raw materials for various industrial uses while maintaining product functionality and aesthetic performance.
Key facts about Hexas Biomass
- Location: Olympia (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 4 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Cleantech Open, OSTI and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. MyBackHub
Provider of digital back pain assessment and remote recovery programs. This service utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze spinal alignment and posture from home. The platform generates recovery plans that include physical therapy exercises, movement guidance, and educational sessions. Users access digital tools to monitor progress and receive support for various spinal conditions. The system integrates clinical resources to assist with rehabilitation and mobility improvement.
Key facts about MyBackHub
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 18 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: être
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2025, $*****
5. Portico Care
Platform connecting individuals with verified healthcare providers for personalized care. It facilitates direct access to diverse healthcare professionals, including therapists, doctors, and dietitians. The platform emphasizes transparent pricing and aims to eliminate insurance-related delays. It focuses on connecting individuals with providers who offer personalized care.
Key facts about Portico Care
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 4 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: être
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2022, $*****
être's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
être has invested in 5 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 3 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment. Its most recent first time investment was in MyBackHub.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
être's Investments by Stage
être has made 4 investments in Seed stage and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
être's Investments by Sector
être has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, HealthTech, Energy, Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 4 Tech companies, 3 Consumer (B2C) companies, 3 Software companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
HealthTech | 2 |
Energy | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
être's Investments by Geography
être has made most investments in United States (5).être's recent investments
être has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by être:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | United States | Seed | 3481 | - | |
2023 | United States | Seed | 9903 | - | |
Oct 13, 2022 | United States | Series A | 4356 | [+3] | |
2022 | United States | Seed | 6979 | - | |
2022 | United States | Seed | 4746 | - |
Acquired companies in être's Portfolio
1 company from être's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Hexas Biomass in Dec 2025 by Bioleum for $*****.Here are être's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 08, 2025 | 2022 | Seed | 4742 |
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Team profile of être
être has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in United States. être's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of être
Over the past 4 years, 10 investors have co-invested in être's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before être: G2 Labs, Benson Capital Partners and 4 others have invested in rounds before être. There is 1 company where G2 Labs has invested before être and 1 company where Benson Capital Partners has invested before être.
- Top Co-investors of être: 4 investors entered a company along with être. These include investors like Elevate Capital (1 company).
Recent News related to être
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Obatala Sciences Closes $3 Million Series A Funding Round Co-led by être Venture Capital and Ochsner HealthBusiness Wire•Oct 13, 2022•Obatala Sciences, être, Ochsner Lafayette General, Benson Capital Partners and 3 others
