Open Opportunity Fund is a technology venture capital firm focused on investing in software companies founded by outstanding overlooked founders. Open Opportunity Fund's portfolio spans B2B SaaS, enterprise IT, artificial intelligence, fintech, and health tech. Opportunity Fund 1 is a $100 million fund with SoftBank as an anchor LP. The firm has invested in 75 tech companies including Atomic, Brex, Cityblock Health, Eight Sleep, Esusu, Lumu, Paystand, QuickNode, Squire, and Subject. The fund has achieved seven portfolio company exits. In 2023, the team led by Paul Judge and Marcelo Claure acquired the Fund from SoftBank and announced Fund 2 to continue to execute the thesis.
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???? Congrats to our partners at Esusu (founders Samir Goel, Wemimo Abbey) for their new partnership with Amazon!
Amazon and Esusu partner to offer renters unprecedented economic opportunity. Learn more here >>> https://lnkd.in/gkNaF7As CC: Wemimo Abbey | Esusu
We’re thrilled to announce Lumu Technologies is acquiring Threat Intelligence specialists Maltiverse. By providing a comprehensive view of malicious activity inside and outside your environments, we'll give you the insights needed to understand attacker behavior and anticipate emerging threats. >> https://zurl.co/k6pOl #threatintel #IOCs #cybersecurity
Congrats to our partners at PlayVS! ??
We’re honored to be named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, ranking among the top 10 in gaming! This recognition celebrates companies driving industry and cultural change through innovation, and we’re proud to stand alongside global leaders like Electronic Arts, Nvidia, Sony Interactive, and Waymo. At PlayVS, our mission is to expand access to esports and gaming for students, empowering them with opportunities for academic, social, and mental wellness growth. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team, partners, students, and schools who continue to make an impact in the gaming space. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries with new innovations, events, and partnerships. The future of esports is bright, and we’re just getting started! ?? Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g_7TVVXr #fastcompany #mostinnovativecompanies2025 #gaming #esports #playvs
We are excited to share this news: “ New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced its Executive Committee has approved the NYC Catalyst Fund’s (NYCCF) sixth investment, committing $4 million to Open Opportunity Fund, a venture capital firm focused on investing in software companies led by outstanding diverse founders. “ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etTNFeiy
?? We’re thrilled to announce that the NYCEDC Executive Committee approved NYC Catalyst Fund Investment for Open Opportunity Fund! With today’s approval, the NYCCF has reached a new milestone, deploying over half of its $40 million capital. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/etTNFeiy.
We’re honored to have our general partner, Sháka Rasheed recognized in the 2025 Power100 Presented By Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC list. Sháka was among the industry leaders in the??????????? ???????????????????category. ? This list honors professionals who have excelled in building strong relationships with clients and consultants, conveying timely information, providing transparency, managing the capital formation process, and inspiring institutions to become investors. We’re looking forward to attending the 2025 Power100 Event in LA on May 4th.?Thank you to?Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC and The Power100 for organizing this. Congrats to all of the other peers in the industry that are doing this important work. For more information, visit?www.power100family.com
Had a wonderful evening recently at Morehouse College’s annual Candle In the Dark gala in Atlanta with my Open Opportunity Fund partners, Paul Judge and Chad Harris. Really great to reconnect with Morehouse’s President, David Thomas, among so many life long (and new) friends. Sharing these moments with my life partner, Lela Weems, MD, and dearest brothers Derek L. Grayson and Craig Huffman made it even more special. A great time was had by all! #MemorableNight #Grateful #OpenOpportunityFund
Inspiring conversation today between Marcelo Claure, Serena Williams and Lance Armstrong at #FIIPRIORITY Miami. Watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/ebES7krh
Visionaries Lance Armstrong and Serena Williams explore how #purpose can guide the search for high-potential ventures at #FIIPRIORITY #Miami. How do you think investors can integrate purpose into their long-term #strategies? Watch the livestream: https://lnkd.in/dYvCXAEp
Congrats to our partners at SQUIRE (Founders Songe LaRon, Dave A. Salvant) for being featured on The Forbes 2025 Fintech 50 list.????? ???? Founded in 2015, SQUIRE works with barbers in over 3,000+ shops and has processed over $2B in payments in more than a thousand cities around the globe. "You really have to work at what you want, and once you do that, the universe works in mysterious ways and gives you what you deserve." - Dave Salvant, Co-Founder and President *Quote from UAlbany Magazine interview ?? Learn more:?www.getsquire.com ?? Fintech 50 feature: https://lnkd.in/gB3WgBNX
We’re looking forward to #FIIPRIORITY Miami this week! Tomorrow Marcelo Claure joins Lance Armstrong (NEXT VENTūRES) and Serena Williams (Serena Ventures) for a discussion on the value of strategic, purpose-driven investments and the broader social impact. Marcelo will also dive into their journey from sports legends to strategic investors. ‘Champions New Arena: What does it mean to 'Invest with Purpose'? - Thursday, 2/20? - 9:40am ET? - Faena Forum Powered by FII Institute
Congrats to our partners at Subject ( Founders Michael Vilardo , Felix Ruano) for the launch of their new AI-powered operating system, Subject AI. ???? ????
Co-Founder & CEO @ Subject | Netflix of Education | Board of Directors UCLA Anderson | Forbes 30u30 All-Star Alumni
Big news from Subject…in June 2025 we’re launching Subject AI, our new AI-powered operating system ?? Meet Spark. It’s a game-changer: we’re going from teacher’s assistant to teacher’s command center. Subject AI is our fourth product, joining our premium courseware, multilingual courses, and Teacher of Record SKUs. It’s the next step in our vision to lead the digital learning industry in content and data solutions. We aim to be the Netflix of Education (for students), and the operating system for teachers. Designed with teachers in mind, Subject AI streamlines critical workflows through an intuitive interface, giving educators more time to focus on what matters most: building strong relationships with students. Here’s how Subject AI will transform how teachers teach work and students learn: ? Simplified workflows: Subject AI takes the most critical tasks - like grading, feedback, lesson planning, professional development, and in-school communication - and makes them seamless and intuitive. ? Always accessible: Our goal is to be in every teacher’s pocket. We want teachers to have access to the best tool wherever and whenever they need it, and that’s what Subject AI brings to the table. ? Flexible for districts: Districts have the option to opt in or out of Subject AI, giving them control over how our platform integrates into their ecosystem. ? Improved learning experiences: Subject AI’s new, optimized learning experience brings students a learning experience that truly resonates with them. Think: all kinds of new and engaging assignment types, such as audio conversations, video assessments, and multimedia interactions. ? Teacher support: Subject AI acts as a helping hand to teachers, providing predictive insights and support so that they can focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks. I’m so excited about this milestone for Subject. With Subject AI, we’re moving beyond just providing another education tool - we’re giving teachers a full suite of educational tools, all powered by an AI-enabled operating system. Subject AI will fully launch in June 2025. We’ll collect continuous feedback from educators as they try out different tools within the platform, so we can continually refine it. I can’t wait to hear from our educators about how Subject AI helps them do what we all love most: give students more and more opportunities to learn and grow.? Sign up for our waitlist today at??? www.subject.ai