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Oyster Ventures

Oyster Ventures is now Utopian Ventures. It is an early-stage venture firm that partners with ambitious founders building transformative technology companies.

Overview

Oyster Ventures is now Utopian Ventures. It is an early-stage venture firm that partners with ambitious founders building transformative technology companies. The firm invests at seed and Series A, partnering early and holding long. Every existing commitment, term, and relationship carries forward unchanged under the new name.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2017

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Corporate office

San Francisco, CA, United States

Principals

Kenneth Ballenegger

Managing Partner

Kenneth Ballenegger

Founder & Managing Partner

Sector focus

Enterprise SoftwareFinTechAI/MLDigital HealthPropTechMobility & TransportationEnergy Transition & RenewablesCybersecurityRobotics & AutomationInsurTechGamingEducation

Frequently asked questions

What investment stages does Oyster Ventures typically target?

The firm states it invests at seed and Series A and stays close through subsequent rounds, pivots, and hires. Portfolio companies range from pre-launch experiments to mature assets later acquired or taken public, but initial entry concentrates at the earliest institutional stages.

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