Blue Heron Ventures

Blue Heron Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2012. The firm primarily focuses on early and growth-stage companies, emphasizing a strong partnership with entrepreneurs. They believe in backing individuals who are driven to create innovative businesses that address market needs or forge new ones, often seeking to partner with founders on the journey of building new ventures.

Founded in 2012 by Daniel Offner, Blue Heron Ventures emerged from Offner's extensive background as a lawyer and entrepreneur, particularly in the technology and interactive entertainment industries. Offner, who also founded the startup law firm O&A, P.C., established Blue Heron Ventures as his family's investment vehicle to actively support and co-invest with promising startups. The firm also powers StartupProgram.com, a service designed to help startups become legally and financially ready for venture capital investment.

Blue Heron Ventures has a diverse portfolio, including investments in companies like BluLogix (mobile telecom billing), Clutter.com (self-storage), House Canary (predictive real estate data), PEBBLEPOST (programmatic direct mail), SPACES Inc. (virtual reality content and attractions), and VidMob, Inc. (on-demand video production). Notable exits include MyFox SAS, a European home security leader sold to Somfy Group, and Oculus VR, Inc., which was acquired by Facebook, Inc. for $2.3 billion in 2014. The firm also recently participated in the Series C round for Tava Health, a digital behavioral health startup.

The firm's approach is deeply rooted in the expertise of its founder, Daniel Offner, who brings over 35 years of experience working with startups. Offner's background includes serving as General Counsel for Oculus and advising numerous companies in the video game, technology, and content sectors. His current focus areas include crypto gaming, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, reflecting the firm's interest in cutting-edge technologies and disruptive markets.