01 Advisors

01 Advisors, also known as 01A, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in hyper-growth companies, typically from Series A through Series C funding rounds. The firm operates on a philosophy of "For Operators, by Operators," leveraging the extensive experience of its founders and team members who are proven scaled operators. Their primary focus is on assisting portfolio companies with scaling operations and developing effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies, aiming to transform breakthrough products into world-class enterprises.

The firm was founded in 2018 by prominent figures in the technology industry, including Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter, and Adam Bain, former COO of Twitter. David Fischer, who previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer of Facebook, is also a key partner at the firm. This founding team brings a wealth of operational expertise, having collectively contributed to growing companies to significant revenue milestones and creating substantial public company market capitalization.

01 Advisors' investment strategy is deeply rooted in the operational backgrounds of its team. They provide not only capital but also strategic guidance to founders, helping them to learn, adapt, and improve their pace of execution. The team includes other experienced professionals such as Dave Rivinus, who serves as CFO, COO, and Head of Capital Formation, along with Matt Bocci, Cody Ng, Maheedhar Gummadi, Abby Kruse, Johanna Boyce, Katie Lampe, Liat Bycel, and Raquel Buendia, all contributing to the firm's advisory capabilities. Their collective experience spans various critical functions within high-growth technology companies.

The firm primarily targets investments in the technology, software, and gaming sectors, with a keen interest in areas such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud computing, SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and data & analytics. While their core geographic focus is the United States, they also extend their investments to companies in Canada and Israel, reflecting a broader North American and strategic international reach.