Unusual Ventures

Unusual Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Boston. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in enterprise software startups, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence and infrastructure software. Unusual Ventures aims to redefine the venture capital model by offering hands-on support to founders, positioning itself as a collaborative partner. The firm invests from pre-seed to Series A stages, providing operational assistance in areas like recruiting, sales, and marketing. Their Unusual Academy offers educational resources and workshops, along with investment opportunities up to $1 million. Unusual Ventures has built a diverse portfolio that includes companies like Arctic Wolf Networks, Robinhood, and Harness, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative founders in the tech space.

Financial Services Menlo Park, United States Founded 2018 ~38 employees

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Employees
38
-7.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Total funding
$1B
Last round May 2022
12-month attrition
49.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Unusual Ventures went from 38 employees in Jul 2023 to 38 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 14 people joined, 8 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other28
Operations5
Finance2
Sales1
Marketing1
HR1

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Operations1

Funding

  • May 2022 · $485M
  • Nov 2019 · $400M · Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
  • May 2018 · $160M

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Unusual Ventures FAQ

How many employees does Unusual Ventures have?

Unusual Ventures has about 38 employees, down 7.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Unusual Ventures sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Unusual Ventures filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Operations role.

How much funding has Unusual Ventures raised?

Unusual Ventures has raised $1.04B in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.