Alexis Ohanian
Description
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and a prominent figure in the tech and venture capital landscape, established Seven Seven Six (776) in 2020. As the founder and managing partner, Ohanian has rapidly positioned 776 as a distinctive early-stage venture capital firm, primarily focusing on seed and Series A investments. The firm's investment philosophy is deeply rooted in supporting founders who are building the future, with a particular emphasis on companies leveraging technology to solve significant problems.
776's investment thesis spans a diverse range of sectors, including but not limited to crypto and Web3, climate technology, B2B SaaS, and consumer applications. The firm is known for its founder-centric approach, seeking out entrepreneurs with strong product-market fit and a clear vision for scale. Ohanian and his team are also notable for their commitment to diversity, actively investing in and supporting underrepresented founders. A unique aspect of 776's operations is its proprietary software platform, Honeycomb, which aims to provide transparency and efficiency in portfolio management, fostering a more collaborative relationship between the firm and its portfolio companies.
Since its inception, Seven Seven Six has demonstrated significant growth in its capital deployment capabilities. The firm successfully raised a $500 million fund in 2022, building on its initial $150 million fund from 2020. This substantial capital base allows 776 to write initial checks typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million, enabling them to lead or significantly participate in early-stage funding rounds. Beyond capital, Ohanian and 776 provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a vast network, aiming to be a true partner in their portfolio companies' journeys.
Investor Profile
Alexis Ohanian has backed more than 168 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 49 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Mobile.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Angel (3%)
- Series C (2%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series F (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (91%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Japan (1%)
- France (1%)
- India (1%)
- Singapore (1%)
- Vietnam (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Mobile
- Internet
- Saas
- Marketplace
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Food And Beverage
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