About Initialized Capital
Initialized Capital exists to transform how great companies are built at the earliest stages. Every year, countless brilliant technical founders - engineers, designers, product visionaries - struggle to find their first believers and the capital needed to turn breakthrough ideas into reality. Initialized sets the standard in seed stage venture capital by being the partner these builders need when it matters most, providing both capital and the hands-on operational guidance that turns ambitious visions into market-defining businesses.
The firm has backed 27 unicorn companies including Coinbase, Instacart, Rippling, Flexport, and Reddit, creating over $200B in market value from its seed investments. With $3.2 billion in assets under management and offices in San Francisco and New York, Initialized manages more than 200 active portfolio companies across sectors from enterprise SaaS and hard tech to AI, sustainability, health, and cryptocurrency. The team of founders, builders, engineers, and designers provides relentless support, helping startups navigate the thousand landmines that cause certain failure and guiding them from 0 to 1 and beyond.
FAQs
- When was Initialized Capital founded?
- Initialized Capital was founded in 2011.
- Who is the CEO of Initialized Capital?
- The CEOs are Alexis Ohanian, Garry Tan.
- What industries or markets does Initialized Capital operate in?
- Initialized Capital operates in the following markets: Venture Capital, Seed Stage Investment, Startup Incubation, Enterprise SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Health Technology, Sustainability, Hard Tech, and Financial Services.
- How many employees does Initialized Capital have?
- Initialized Capital has 11-50 employees.
- Where does Initialized Capital have employees?
- Initialized Capital has employees in United States.
- Is Initialized Capital hiring?
- Yes, Initialized Capital has 1 open remote job.
- Does Initialized Capital support remote work or working from home?
- Yes, Initialized Capital is a remote-friendly company.
- Does Initialized Capital offer a four-day work week?
- No, Initialized Capital does not offer a four-day work week.
- Is Initialized Capital transparent about salaries?
- Yes, Initialized Capital practices salary transparency, often including salary or compensation ranges in their job posts. They provide salary data for 1 role.
- What is Initialized Capital's website?
- Initialized Capital's website is initialized.com.
