196 Ventures Information

196 Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in AI-enabled companies transforming how we learn, work, and thrive. With hubs in Boston and Tokyo, we bring a cross-border perspective to early-stage investing, connecting founders with capital, industry relationships, and opportunities across the United States and Japan. We focus on three areas: • LEARN: Expanding access to effective education, personalized learning, and lifelong skill development. • WORK: Helping people and organizations improve productivity, build capabilities, and adapt to a changing economy. • THRIVE: Advancing youth sports and extracurricular activities, adult wellness, and experiences that support healthier habit formation. We back founders who understand their customers deeply and use technology to solve meaningful problems. Our team brings experience across venture investing, company building, and international business development, with a hands-on approach to strategy, partnerships, and growth. Our conviction is simple: companies that help people develop their potential can create lasting value—for their customers, their communities, and their investors.