Dangerous Ventures
Overview
Dangerous Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups focused on climate resilience and sustainability. The firm backs companies building a more sustainable and resilient future, believing that the world's most pressing challenges present opportunities to create enduring businesses that empower people and the planet to thrive. Their investment focus includes sectors such as Energy, Mobility, Food Systems, and Climate Adaptation. The firm invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, primarily in the United States, with occasional consideration for companies in North America or Europe aiming to enter the U.S. market. They typically invest between $250,000 and $600,000, with a preference for leading rounds. Dangerous Ventures seeks passionate and dedicated founders creating tech-enabled products and scalable solutions for a cleaner and safer future. Portfolio companies include Verdi Cambium and 友友物联. The firm has made 18 investments, with the most recent on August 27, 2025, when Copper raised funding. They have raised two funds, with the latest being Dangerous Ventures Fund I, LP, announced on January 3, 2023. The firm has also made two diversity investments, the most recent being on October 19, 2023, when Harvest Thermal raised funding.
Investment Focus
- Tech-enabled products
- Scalable solutions
- Focus on climate resilience and sustainability
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Dangerous Ventures invest in?
Dangerous Ventures invests in Automotive, Software, Renewable Energy, Industrial, Aerospace and Construction, and is based in New Mexico, United States. Dangerous Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Dangerous Ventures invest at?
Dangerous Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 250K - 600K.
Which regions does Dangerous Ventures invest in?
Dangerous Ventures invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Dangerous Ventures?
Team members listed for Dangerous Ventures include Ward Hendon (General Partner) and Gabrielle Darbyshire (General Partner).
What companies has Dangerous Ventures invested in?
Dangerous Ventures's portfolio includes 友友物联 and Verdi Cambium.
How do I contact Dangerous Ventures?
Dangerous Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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