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Idealab Studio

Idealab Studio

Pasadena, Californiaidealabstudio.com

Overview

Idealab Studio is a venture builder and technology incubator founded by Bill Gross. It operates as an extension of the original Idealab, which was founded in 1996. The firm's model is to identify major global challenges, test potential technology solutions, and co-found companies with entrepreneurs to address them. Idealab Studio provides business development support and leverages its experience to help portfolio companies grow. Its investment sectors include artificial intelligence, robotics, e-commerce, enterprise, and clean energy.

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Idealab Studio investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Prorata.AISep 2025Series BCo-investor
Prorata.AIAug 2024SeedCo-investor
Prorata.AIAug 2024Series ACo-investor
theGistMay 2024SeedLead
CarbonCapture Inc.Mar 2024Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPasadena, California
Year FoundedN/A

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