One of Maven's latest investments at the forefront of Consumer AI.
Perplexity is a free AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, trusted, and real-time answers to any question.
Kyle Vogt, Founder and CEO, The Bot Company
Backed by Maven since 2024
The Bot Co builds robots to do chores so you don't have to. We're thrilled to back Kyle for the second time after his successful exit in Cruise.
Bot Co is an AI-based robotic platform that builds robots to give people their time back.
Backed by Maven since 2024
xAI is an AI company with the mission of advancing scientific discovery and gaining a deeper understanding of our universe.
ERIC YUAN, FOUNDER + CEO
Backed by Maven since Series A in 2013
“Jim came up with the name Zoom! He helped us create our marketing strategy and language, go to market launch, and PR strategy.”
$16B IPO in 2019 (NASDAQ: ZM)
Zoom unifies cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, and group messaging into one easy-to-use platform.
ALEX RODRIGUES, CO-FOUNDER & CEO (2ND FROM THE LEFT)
Backed by Maven since Seed in 2015
“We made space for Maven where we didn’t really make space for a lot of people to invest alongside our top-tier financing leads like Sequoia.”
$4.5B IPO in 2021 (NASDAQ: EMBK)
Embark is building leading autonomous vehicle technology for the trucking industry.
Kyle Vogt, Co-Founder and CEO
Backed by Maven since Seed in 2014
”Maven has been one of our strongest supporters and most trusted and helpful advisors. Jim has been a great sounding board on strategy, product vision, and fundraising.”
Acquired by GM for $1B in 2016 (NYSE: GM)
Cruise is building the leading highway autopilot technology. Acquired by General Motors.
Suren Markosian, Co-Founder & CEO
Backed by Maven since Incubation in 2013
“But for Maven, there would be no Epic!”
Acquired by Byju’s for $500M in June 2021
Epic! is the leading all-you-can-read eBook service with over 15,000 quality books for kids 12 and under.
MAAYAN COHEN, CO-FOUNDER + CEO (CENTER)
Backed by Maven since Seed in 2016
“I don’t think we’d be here today without Sara’s incredible help.”
Hello Heart is a clinically based mobile solution for heart disease – the #1 cause of death in the world.
TAMMY SUN, CO-FOUNDER & CEO (RIGHT)
Backed by Maven since Seed in 2017
"I wanted fertility care accessible and affordable to all regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or geography."
Carrot provides access to fertility information and treatment options for modern women, men, and couples to plan their families.
Matt Spettel, Co-Founder and CEO, Trainwell
Backed by Maven since 2021
"Robert is a very product-centric investor and I would highly recommend him to any founders at the Seed stage, especially in Consumer."
Trainwell combines the personalization and accountability of a human expert with the power and flexibility of technology.
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