Hike Ventures
VC · San Francisco (United States)
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Hike Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in applied artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning investments. Founded in 2018, the firm operates internationally with offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Toronto, enabling them to actively invest across the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Hike Ventures focuses on startups that leverage AI to address specific challenges in innovative ways that traditional software has not been able to accomplish. Their investment philosophy emphasizes the synergy between algorithm and human insight, encapsulated in their motto: "Algorithm + Human > Algorithm or Human." This approach reflects their belief in combining data-driven insights with human intellect to drive transformative solutions. The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Matic, which was acquired by Atlassian, and Matic Robots, acquired by Paper. The team comprises experienced professionals like Mikihiro Yasuda, General Partner in San Francisco, and Takahiro Shoji, General Partner in Tokyo, both of whom bring extensive backgrounds in technology and venture capital to the firm.
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