
One Planet Group
Description
One Planet Group is a distinctive hybrid tech firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, operating with a dual mandate as both a private equity firm and a venture capital investor. The company owns and manages a diverse portfolio of businesses, leveraging its operational expertise, while simultaneously deploying capital into innovative tech-enabled products, solutions, and venture funds. This unique structure allows One Planet Group to engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem across various stages of company development, from emerging startups to established enterprises.
The firm's investment strategy is broad, targeting disruptive technologies and high-growth potential companies. Its portfolio boasts an impressive roster of globally recognized entities, including Instacart, Klarna, Palantir, Robinhood, SpaceX, and Tesla. While the specific nature of One Planet Group's involvement in these high-profile companies can vary—potentially encompassing direct investments, secondary market purchases, or limited partner commitments to venture funds—it underscores their reach and focus on impactful technology.
Beyond these marquee names, One Planet Group also makes direct investments in promising ventures. For instance, the firm participated in a significant $90 million funding round for Savant Systems, a leader in smart home technology, demonstrating its capacity to support growth-stage companies. Furthermore, One Planet Group has shown an appetite for earlier-stage opportunities, as evidenced by its investment in Unagi, an electric scooter company that successfully closed a $10.5 million Series A round. These direct engagements highlight One Planet Group's commitment to fostering innovation and scaling promising tech businesses.
Investor Profile
One Planet Group has backed more than 35 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Machine Learning.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Seed (66%)
- Pre Seed (14%)
- Series A (6%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series B (3%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (94%)
- Australia (3%)
- Singapore (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Education
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Apps
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