V1VC is an early-stage venture capital firm.

We invest in AI software and technologies for energy, aerospace, robotics, and manufacturing.

We invest at inception in AI-native software and deep technology. We believe AI will change how software is built and how industries like aerospace, energy, robotics, and manufacturing operate. We look for founders who understand their field, think independently, and move quickly. We’ve built companies ourselves, and bring relationships with founders, operators, and investors across the country.

Team

Brett Jackson

Partner

Brett is an entrepreneur and investor with more than 20 years of experience across consumer brands, technology, and aerospace. He co-founded V1VC in 2015. He was one of Crocs’ first ten employees and helped build the company through its IPO. He was on the founding team of AVX Aircraft and has served on its board for over 18 years. He was founder and CEO of Generation Think Tank, a digital marketing company.

Benny Joseph

Venture Partner

Benny co-founded V1VC and is CTO at Sur La Table. He founded GoodApril, which Intuit acquired, and then led product and engineering for TurboTax. He joined Allbirds as its 12th employee and first engineer, later serving as CTO through its IPO. He has a master’s in computer science from Georgia Tech focused on machine learning and AI, an MBA from Chicago Booth, and a computer engineering degree from Michigan.

Molly Nasky

Chief Financial Officer

Molly oversees finance and operations at V1VC. She founded Singletrack Fund Services, was CFO of Techstars and Vista Ventures, and worked at Aduro Advisors. She handles fund operations, financial reporting, and investor relations.

Companies

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