idealab venture capital

Founded in 1996 by Bill Gross, Idealab is one of the longest-running technology incubators. Its business model is centered on creating and building companies from the ground up by testing many ideas and turning the most promising ones into fully-fledged businesses. The company provides seed funding, strategic guidance, and shared operational resources to its startups. Over its history, Idealab has created over 175 companies, resulting in more than 45 IPOs and acquisitions, with a focus on areas like renewable energy, robotics, AI, and enterprise software.