Baroda Ventures

Baroda Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in the software and internet sectors. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments in consumer internet, e-commerce, mobile, SaaS, and digital media industries, with a particular interest in Los Angeles-based companies. Baroda Ventures was founded in 1998 by David C. Bohnett, a philanthropist and technology entrepreneur known for founding GeoCities.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes collaboration with passionate entrepreneurs dedicated to building lasting businesses. Baroda Ventures values well-designed products and requires intellectual honesty and personal integrity from its entrepreneurs. The firm is open to investments in later-stage companies and sectors such as hardware, cleantech, and healthcare.

Baroda Ventures has a history of active involvement in its portfolio companies, maintaining significant investment stakes and directorships. Some of its notable investments include SteelHouse, Retention Science, ID90T, Surf Air, DogVacay, and Gamesville. The firm has also been involved in companies like NetZero, Stamps.com, Xdrive, LowerMyBills.com, Wireimage, OVGuide, FilmOn, and Online Partners (the parent company of Gay.com).