Our approach
Fueled by Urgency. Patient Enough to Do It Right.
Progress takes action. Lasting value takes judgment.
We move decisively where it matters. And we give important work the time it needs.
How we’re structured
Our structure shapes our decisions.
Investment structures influence what investors ask of a business.
A fixed fund life can create pressure around when to invest, raise more capital, or sell.
Obsession Ventures is funded by our principals and fellow founders and executives. Without a fixed investment duration, we can consider those decisions on the merits of the opportunity, the needs of the company, and the value we can build together.
Committed to focus
Every company deserves to matter.
We choose a concentrated model because meaningful partnership requires attention. We want to understand the business, know the people, and be useful when important decisions arise.
Each company we back has its own ambitions, responsibilities, and people counting on it. We take that seriously.
Committed to risk
Take risks worth taking.
Building something new requires uncertainty.
We believe in making bold choices with a clear understanding of what could go right, what could go wrong, and what the business needs to keep moving.
In practice
- Test assumptions.
- Learn quickly.
- Protect the ability to adapt.
- Commit more deeply as conviction grows.
Committed to value
Utility is the bedrock value is built on.
A business earns its place by doing something useful.
We look for ways to strengthen that value—and build the people, capabilities, and economics that allow it to grow and sustain over the long term.
Success that cannot sustain isn’t real success.
We want to grow businesses that will be market leaders. Anything less doesn’t really feel like it’s worth the effort.
Frequently asked questions.
How long do you hold investments?
We have no fixed investment duration. Our horizon reflects the opportunity, the company’s needs, and the prospects for continued value creation.
Does patient capital mean slower growth?
We are ambitious about growth. Patience gives us the freedom to invest in what makes growth durable, while moving quickly on the work that matters now.
Do you ever sell investments?
We can consider a sale when it makes sense for the investment and the business. A predetermined exit date does not drive our approach.
How involved are you?
We agree on the relationship with each leadership team. Our involvement reflects where our experience, time, and connections can be most useful.