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Behind Genius Ventures

Behind Genius Ventures

San Francisco, Californiabehindgeniusventures.com

Overview

Behind Genius Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies, with a focus on the future of work and play, artificial intelligence, and product-led growth.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

31

Investments

Behind Genius Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Natural AI, Inc.Jul 2026Series ACo-investor
HostieJul 2026Series ACo-investor
Nox MetalsJun 2026SeedCo-investor
BabaFeb 2026SeedCo-investor
The Bland CompanyFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

Paige Finn Doherty

Founding Partner

Chinwuba E.

Investor

David Manshoory

Investor

Roberto Ricci

Investor

🧢 Paul Pajo

Limited Partner

Shashank Tiwari

Limited Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2021

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