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Version One Ventures | Institution profile
Institution at a glance
Version One Ventures invests in early-stage companies across North America and looks for mission-driven founders creating new markets. Its official team page says the firm has invested in more than 100 companies over a decade. Founding Partner Boris Wertz previously built an online book marketplace acquired by AbeBooks and served as its COO; General Partner Angela Tran co-launched Insight Data Science and has an engineering background.
Source verification date: · Investment approach, biographies and contact guidance come from Version One’s official people and contact pages. The education and career details for Boris Wertz and Angela Tran are attributed to the firm. Mowito’s USD 3 million is the company’s pre-seed total; Version One led the round, but its individual check was not disclosed.
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Key facts
| Investment stage | Early-stage companies in North America; the firm looks for mission-driven founders creating new markets. |
|---|---|
| Reported portfolio scale | The firm’s people page says Version One has invested in 100+ companies over more than a decade. |
| Investment focus | AI, deep tech, robotics, climate and energy, bio and health, developer tools and enterprise software. |
| Leadership | Boris Wertz (Founding Partner; entrepreneur and former AbeBooks COO); Angela Tran (General Partner; engineer and co-founder of Insight Data Science). |
Public record
- Version One announced that it led Mowito’s USD 3 million pre-seed round for Physical AI used in manufacturing robot arms. The amount is the company’s round total; Version One’s check was not disclosed.
Official contact details
- Official website: Version One Ventures
- Founder contact guidance: The firm recommends a trusted introduction through entrepreneurs or portfolio founders and says not to send unsolicited business plans.
- San Francisco office: San Francisco, California, USA
- Vancouver office: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sources
- 1. People - Version One Ventures
Boris is the founding partner of Version One. Angela Tran is a General Partner at Version One.
- 2. Contact - Version One Ventures
The best way to get in touch is through people who we know and trust.
- 3. Announcing Our Investment in Mowito: Physical AI for Robot Arms in Manufacturing | Version One Ventures
Mowito has raised a $3M pre-seed round, led by Version One Ventures