Every public signal F4 has attached to this firm, with sources and cross-entity links.
Essay
Kahini Shah published a thesis essay on 10 emerging robotics infrastructure themes across data & simulation, hardware & networking, and software tooling, highlighting Obvious's focus on Physical AI.
Obvious Ventures led Gritt's Series A round. Gritt builds Physical AI systems that attach to construction equipment to autonomously perform material handling on job sites, starting with solar panel installation. Joined by Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Climactic, and Congruent Ventures.
Obvious Ventures led Hostie's Series A round. Hostie is an AI virtual concierge for restaurants that answers calls, texts, and guest questions, books reservations and takeout orders. Joined by Thomas Layton (former CEO OpenTable), Mike Dodson, and Mike Stoppelman.
Obvious Ventures announced Fund V (OV5) at $360,360,360, continuing its world-positive investing thesis across Planetary Health, Human Health, and Economic Health pillars.
Obvious Ventures invested in Obello, an AI graphic design platform that helps brands produce on-brand creative at scale. The company fits within Obvious's Economic Health pillar.