Type One Ventures

Type One Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019, with headquarters in Malibu, California, and additional offices in London and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including space technology, robotics, software, artificial intelligence, automation, future mobility, nanotechnology, human longevity, augmented reality, virtual reality, fintech, and healthcare. Type One Ventures aims to empower entrepreneurs who are developing the technology, infrastructure, and services necessary for advancing human civilization. The firm typically co-invests in funding rounds with check sizes up to $1.5 million. Inspired by the Kardashev scale, Type One Ventures seeks to contribute to a new era of innovation that addresses humanity's most pressing challenges.

Gustav Spangberg

Analyst

Tarek Waked

Founding Partner and Executive, Early Stage

22 past transactions

Argo Space

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Developer of space technology and infrastructure intended to transform space transportation. The company focuses on building reusable in-space vehicles to create affordable and dependable access and is harvesting water from lunar regolith to create an abundant source of in-space propellant to support permanent human presence beyond Earth, enabling the space industry to maneuver throughout space through affordable space activity.

ToffeeX

Series A in 2022
ToffeeX is a London-based company that specializes in developing automatic design software for additive manufacturing. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on optimizing product designs for 3D printing, particularly in the aeronautics and automotive sectors. Its software is capable of generating complex and efficient geometries, enabling the creation of critical structures such as coolant systems for gas turbines that outperform traditional heat exchangers. By utilizing a multi-physics generative AI platform, ToffeeX streamlines the design process, allowing for robust engineering parts that enhance performance through automated procedures. The company's innovative approach aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of industrial applications.

Lunar Outpost

Seed Round in 2022
Lunar Outpost is a company focused on developing technologies that support sustainable human presence in cislunar space while positively impacting Earth. The firm specializes in space robotics and advanced instrumentation, having contributed to significant milestones such as the first production of oxygen on Mars as part of the Perseverance mission and securing the first contract to sell lunar resources to NASA. Among its key products is the MAPP lunar rover, designed for mobility and capable of carrying various payloads on the lunar surface. Additionally, Lunar Outpost has created the Canary Air Quality and Monitoring System, an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that has gathered over 20 billion unique data points across more than 20 states, enhancing understanding of local air quality. Through these innovations, Lunar Outpost aims to advance exploration and utilization of space while addressing environmental challenges on Earth.

Gravitics

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of aerospace station technology designed to form the building blocks for human life in space. The company's technology utilizes next-generation hardware to build the space station modules with interfacing options and space armor to bring shipyard-style fabrication to the aerospace industry, enabling clients to execute their outer space missions effectively.

Emerge

Venture Round in 2022
Emerge, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through a multi-sensory platform that integrates touch into digital interactions. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, Emerge has developed a device known as the Wave Series, which utilizes ultrasonic forcefields to create tactile experiences in virtual environments. This innovation allows users to feel and interact with 3D projections and holograms in real time, facilitating a more immersive XR telepresence experience. The company's mission is to redefine shared digital experiences by enabling deeper emotional connections, thus transforming how individuals communicate and collaborate. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and executives recognized for their contributions to consumer electronics and XR technology.

Esusu

Series B in 2022
Esusu is a financial technology platform focused on empowering tenants and enhancing property performance through innovative data solutions. Its rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus, enabling tenants to build their credit scores. This service benefits property owners by attracting tenants, reducing turnover, improving collections, and ultimately increasing revenue. Esusu operates across the United States, covering over 500,000 rental units in 35 states. By connecting tenant financial health with property management, Esusu aims to create a more equitable and sustainable rental ecosystem.

Radian

Seed Round in 2022
Radian Aerospace is innovating the aerospace sector with its next-generation spaceplane, which is the first fully reusable vehicle designed for horizontal takeoff and landing. This single-stage to orbit spacecraft aims to facilitate the transportation of people and light cargo to low Earth orbit as well as various terrestrial locations, operating in a manner similar to conventional aircraft. Radian's vehicles are constructed from advanced materials that can endure extreme conditions and are equipped with propulsion technologies that enhance maneuverability and overall performance. Additionally, they incorporate satellite systems that improve communication capabilities, thereby supporting enhanced missions and operational efficiency within the space industry.

Gravitics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of aerospace station technology designed to form the building blocks for human life in space. The company's technology utilizes next-generation hardware to build the space station modules with interfacing options and space armor to bring shipyard-style fabrication to the aerospace industry, enabling clients to execute their outer space missions effectively.

Daanaa

Seed Round in 2021
Daanaa is focused on advancing wireless fast-charging technology, aiming to transform urban approaches to sustainable power transfer. The company has developed proprietary semiconductor technology that seamlessly integrates with existing systems, facilitating bidirectional data and power transfer. This innovative power-electronics and chip technology enables efficient energy transmission in both alternating and direct current modes without the need for additional power conversion equipment. As a result, Daanaa allows organizations to deliver power to multiple receivers tailored to varying power requirements and distances, promoting a safer and more flexible charging infrastructure for communities.

Emerge

Funding Round in 2021
Emerge, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through a multi-sensory platform that integrates touch into digital interactions. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, Emerge has developed a device known as the Wave Series, which utilizes ultrasonic forcefields to create tactile experiences in virtual environments. This innovation allows users to feel and interact with 3D projections and holograms in real time, facilitating a more immersive XR telepresence experience. The company's mission is to redefine shared digital experiences by enabling deeper emotional connections, thus transforming how individuals communicate and collaborate. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and executives recognized for their contributions to consumer electronics and XR technology.

Cosmic Shielding

Seed Round in 2021
Cosmic Shielding specializes in radiation management technology aimed at enhancing human exploration and habitation in space. The company utilizes advanced composite materials and forecasting systems to address the challenges posed by space weather, which can cause significant damage to satellites and launch vehicles. By leveraging decades of research from NASA and ESA, Cosmic Shielding develops solutions that not only mitigate billions in annual radiation-related losses but also improve computing performance, extend operational life, and enhance mission safety. Their offerings include three-dimensional prints for assessing radiation risks associated with space components, alongside integrated system plans and comprehensive mission support, allowing clients in the space industry to efficiently manage the risks and costs associated with ionizing radiation.

Orbit Fab

Venture Round in 2021
Orbit Fab offers a supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit that expands the operational potential of new and existing space assets. It develops the infrastructure needed to grow a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. The future for satellites is no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with. Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 by its Co-Founders Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel.

Esusu

Series A in 2021
Esusu is a financial technology platform focused on empowering tenants and enhancing property performance through innovative data solutions. Its rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus, enabling tenants to build their credit scores. This service benefits property owners by attracting tenants, reducing turnover, improving collections, and ultimately increasing revenue. Esusu operates across the United States, covering over 500,000 rental units in 35 states. By connecting tenant financial health with property management, Esusu aims to create a more equitable and sustainable rental ecosystem.

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2021
Space Forge Limited is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that focuses on the development of reusable satellites. Established in 2018, the company specializes in manufacturing super materials, including unique alloys and crystals, that are produced in space and cannot be replicated on Earth. These materials have applications across various industries, including computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. Space Forge operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales to facilitate its research and production activities.

RoboTire

Series A in 2021
RoboTire, Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in automated vehicle maintenance services for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018, RoboTire employs advanced robotics and software, including computer vision technology, to streamline the process of tire replacement. The company's innovative approach allows for the simultaneous replacement of all four tires in as little as ten minutes, significantly reducing the time typically required for such maintenance. This efficiency not only enhances the productivity of service centers, dealers, and garages but also caters to the growing demand for quick and reliable vehicle upkeep in an increasingly automated automotive landscape.

BRELYON

Seed Round in 2021
Brelyon, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the manufacture of innovative virtual display screens, offering a compelling alternative to conventional multi-monitor setups and stationary virtual reality applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Brelyon develops headset-free displays that utilize proprietary depth modulation and light-field expansion technologies. These advancements create immersive panoramic virtual screens, delivering true optical depth for users. The company's products cater to various sectors, including office environments, gaming, and teleoperations, aiming to enhance the user experience by providing a more engaging visual interface.

Radian

Convertible Note in 2020
Radian Aerospace is innovating the aerospace sector with its next-generation spaceplane, which is the first fully reusable vehicle designed for horizontal takeoff and landing. This single-stage to orbit spacecraft aims to facilitate the transportation of people and light cargo to low Earth orbit as well as various terrestrial locations, operating in a manner similar to conventional aircraft. Radian's vehicles are constructed from advanced materials that can endure extreme conditions and are equipped with propulsion technologies that enhance maneuverability and overall performance. Additionally, they incorporate satellite systems that improve communication capabilities, thereby supporting enhanced missions and operational efficiency within the space industry.

Moons

Venture Round in 2020
Moons is a health, wellness, and fitness company that offers dental services. Its services feature a new way to straighten teeth without using braces by providing transparent aligners. they create a 3D model of teeth, then, one of their specialists will design treatment. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

RoboTire

Pre Seed Round in 2020
RoboTire, Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in automated vehicle maintenance services for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018, RoboTire employs advanced robotics and software, including computer vision technology, to streamline the process of tire replacement. The company's innovative approach allows for the simultaneous replacement of all four tires in as little as ten minutes, significantly reducing the time typically required for such maintenance. This efficiency not only enhances the productivity of service centers, dealers, and garages but also caters to the growing demand for quick and reliable vehicle upkeep in an increasingly automated automotive landscape.

Orbit Fab

Seed Round in 2019
Orbit Fab offers a supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit that expands the operational potential of new and existing space assets. It develops the infrastructure needed to grow a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. The future for satellites is no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with. Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 by its Co-Founders Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel.

Orbit Fab

Seed Round in 2019
Orbit Fab offers a supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit that expands the operational potential of new and existing space assets. It develops the infrastructure needed to grow a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. The future for satellites is no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with. Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 by its Co-Founders Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel.

Made In Space

Seed Round in 2018
Made In Space, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of equipment for space exploration, national security, and sustainable space settlement. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company develops a range of products including space-optimized structures, space telescopes, and equipment for additive manufacturing and recycling in space. Made In Space focuses on advanced technologies that support on-orbit manufacturing and aims to address the challenges of future space missions. As of June 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Redwire, which provides mission-critical solutions and components for the evolving space economy.
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