Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- Japan
- Other Markets
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Messaging
- Marketplaces
- DevTools
About
IDEO is a leading global design and innovation consultancy that specializes in a human-centered, design-based methodology to empower organizations to innovate and thrive in a competitive landscape. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, IDEO partners with clients to envision new companies, develop compelling brands, and design transformative products and services. Their commitment to understanding users' needs drives impactful solutions that not only enhance customer experiences but also foster sustainable growth. By blending design thinking with strategic insights, IDEO helps organizations navigate complex challenges and unlock new opportunities for success.
IDEO is a leading global design and innovation consultancy that specializes in a human-centered, design-based methodology to empower organizations to innovate and thrive in a competitive landscape. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, IDEO partners with clients to envision new companies, develop compelling brands, and design transformative products and services. Their commitment to understanding users' needs drives impactful solutions that not only enhance customer experiences but also foster sustainable growth. By blending design thinking with strategic insights, IDEO helps organizations navigate complex challenges and unlock new opportunities for success.
Investment Thesis
IDEO invests in startups that align with its mission to use design and creativity to solve complex challenges. The firm focuses on companies that can create a more open, equitable, and collaborative future, often involving new technologies or innovative approaches to existing industries.
Manager's Experience
Bringing a wealth of experience, the fund manager has successfully navigated the technology and healthcare sectors, focusing primarily on early to growth-stage investments. Active across North America and Europe, they have executed over 30 deals, showcasing a strategic style that emphasizes operator-first insights. Notable exits include several high-profile acquisitions, underscoring a commitment to value creation and market impact. Their data-driven approach allows for informed decision-making, positioning the portfolio for sustained growth in dynamic industries.
Team
Zubin Pastakia
Zahin Ali
Tom Eich
Tim Brown
The Team
Taylor Lemmon
Susan O'malley
Steve O'connor
Steve Schwall
Stephanie Francis