Necessary Ventures
Overview
Necessary Ventures is a U.S.-based venture capital firm that invests in companies leveraging deep technologies, primarily at the pre-seed stage, within the healthcare, financial services, education, and climate sectors globally.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitra | Mar 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Unlearn | Feb 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Yummy | Jul 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Magrathea Metals | Jun 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Brellium Inc. | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Neil Devani
Founder and Managing Partner
Deepa Sheth
Venture Partner
Greg Burrell
Venture Partner
Nikita Gaurav
Venture Partner
Arun Arulraj
Venture Scout, Venture Capital Fellow
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Necessary Ventures based?
Necessary Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Necessary Ventures founded?
Necessary Ventures was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Necessary Ventures have?
Necessary Ventures has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Necessary Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Nitra, Unlearn, Yummy, Magrathea Metals, Brellium Inc..
What was Necessary Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Necessary Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nitra in 2026.
What sectors does Necessary Ventures focus on?
Necessary Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech.
What company stages does Necessary Ventures focus on?
Necessary Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Necessary Ventures's AUM?
Necessary Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.