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Innovation Endeavors
Innovation Endeavors is a venture capital firm founded by Dror Berman in 2010, investing in deep tech, AI, and climate across the US and Israel.
Innovation Endeavors
INNOVATION ENDEAVORS IV ADVISERS LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Palo Alto, California, since 2021. It is headquartered there.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2010
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Palo Alto
Corporate office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Additional offices
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Dror Berman
Founder and Managing Partner
Sam Smith-Eppsteiner
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Innovation Endeavors?
Dror Berman, founder and managing partner, leads investment strategy. Partners include Sam Smith-Eppsteiner. Eric Schmidt serves as a strategic partner (per firm website).
How does Innovation Endeavors source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deal flow through three channels: direct venture investing, its Frontier Studio for company creation, and its relationship with Eric Schmidt, which provides access to deep tech and research-driven founders.
Does Innovation Endeavors invest only in early-stage companies?
No. The firm invests across seed, Series A, and Series B stages, as its portfolio includes companies at varying maturity. It also builds companies internally through Frontier Studio.
What investment stages does Innovation Endeavors typically target?
The firm targets seed through Series B, focusing on companies commercializing scientific breakthroughs in AI, climate, biotech, and industrial tech.
Which sectors does Innovation Endeavors explicitly avoid?
The firm does not disclose sectors it avoids, but its public portfolio suggests it prioritizes deep tech over consumer or short-cycle businesses.
How is Innovation Endeavors related to Eric Schmidt?
Eric Schmidt is a strategic partner, not a daily manager. He provides capital, network access, and guidance but does not run day-to-day operations per the firm's public profile.
Does Innovation Endeavors maintain philanthropic structures?
The firm does not appear to run a separate foundation. Its impact thesis is embedded in its investment strategy, focusing on technologies that address global challenges like climate change.
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