Combustion Ventures

Combustion Ventures is a seed stage venture firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in early-stage consumer and health IT startups. The firm operates as an accelerator, providing comprehensive support to emerging companies in various aspects of their development. This includes assistance with market strategy, product design, development, and marketing, as well as guidance in hiring, legal matters, and fundraising efforts. By offering a robust framework for growth, Combustion Ventures aims to empower startups to successfully navigate the challenges of launching and scaling their businesses in competitive markets.

Mehdi Maghsoodnia

Managing Partner

3 past transactions

Vitagene

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Vitagene, Inc. is a health technology company that utilizes genomic science and advanced technology to deliver personalized healthcare solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a DNA-based personalization platform that helps physicians provide data-driven care. Vitagene's algorithm generates tailored supplement regimens and analyzes extensive patient data, including genetics, blood work, and lifestyle factors, to create customized nutritional plans. Additionally, the company produces DNA health test kits and at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. It also provides comprehensive health and ancestry reports that encompass diet, exercise, and supplementation insights, ensuring that individuals receive recommendations that align with their specific health needs and goals.

Fotomoto

Series A in 2009
Fotomoto is an e-commerce platform tailored for photographers and website owners with extensive photo inventories. It enables users to monetize their photos by selling them professionally through their own websites. Fotomoto handles all aspects of sales, from order processing and payment collection to product creation (prints, cards, books, etc.) and shipping, allowing photographers to focus solely on their craft. The company was acquired by liveBooks in 2012.

TubeMogul

Series B in 2009
TubeMogul, Inc. is a software company specializing in digital branding, particularly in the realm of video advertising. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, TubeMogul offers a cloud-based platform that allows advertisers to plan, purchase, measure, and optimize their video advertising campaigns efficiently. The platform supports a self-serve model through Platform Direct, enabling advertisers to manage their campaigns independently, while Platform Services provides tailored solutions based on specific campaign objectives. TubeMogul's integrated programmatic platform unifies video advertising efforts for some of the world's largest brands and agencies, providing them with control over their advertising spend and simplifying their workflows. In December 2016, TubeMogul became a subsidiary of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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