Day One Ventures

Day One Ventures Management, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, New York. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on disruptive technologies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and consumer products. Day One Ventures is known for its active involvement in the growth of its portfolio companies, particularly through spearheading communications and fostering a customer-centric approach. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $5 million, aiming to support companies from pre-seed to early Series A stages. Founded by Masha Drokova, an angel investor and communications executive, Day One Ventures emphasizes its commitment to backing innovative and impactful businesses.

Jenny Chao

Director, Communications and Investor

Masha Bucher

Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Vermont

Superplastic

Series A in 2023
Superplastic, Inc. is a character-based product and entertainment company founded in 2017 and based in Burlington, Vermont. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, featuring unique characters created in collaboration with renowned artists. Superplastic leverages the principles of effort and scarcity to enhance the value of its offerings, creating exclusive works of art for a select audience. The company also operates a platform that engages customers through various media, including animated videos and music, enabling interactions with its synthetic superstars in innovative ways. Products are primarily sold online, reflecting a modern approach to retail and entertainment.

wasted*

Seed Round in 2023
Wasted* is a company based in Williston, Vermont, that focuses on transforming human waste into sustainable fertilizers. Founded in 2020, it aims to establish a circular sanitation economy that connects individuals to their local environment while unlocking the value of human waste. The company has developed a technology that effectively separates urine from feces, preserving the nutrients found in both while eliminating the need for chemical additives. This innovative approach enables clients to convert waste into a valuable resource, promoting environmentally friendly waste treatment and disposal practices.
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