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BlueIO
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BlueIO is a venture capital firm and startup studio founded in 2012 that builds and invests in purpose-driven companies tackling the world's most pressing challenges through deep technical innovation. The firm's approach is rooted in 'builder capitalism,' taking an active, hands-on role in the strategic and operational development of portfolio companies. BlueIO specializes in sectors like cybersecurity, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, health security, and food security, focusing on innovations that create long-term positive impacts on society and the environment. The firm doesn't just provide capital but immerses itself in day-to-day operations, working closely with founders to scale businesses from the ground up. BlueIO aims to build companies that achieve both financial success and contribute significantly to a more secure, sustainable, and healthier world.
Notable quotes
“Virsec developed an unprecedented, radical and multipatented approach to fully protect software while it is executing, regardless of its environment. We are able to provide our customers a 'golden image' of their software, bugs and all, and therefore we instantaneously detect and stop attacks before they happen.”
“Producing food in urban centres is a big idea with massive positive benefits to the world. After spending two years learning about the state of the urban farming and food production movement, it became clear to me that Lufa Farms has the lead and the most advanced and innovative food production platform, the right business model, and a vision for future global expansion.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberSaint Security | Series A | $21m | 2024-03-20 |
| Lumicell | Growth | — | 2023-07-26 |
| Cellworks | Growth | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Mend | Growth | — | 2022-08-15 |
| Virsec Systems | Series C | $100m | 2021-07-14 |
| Wallit | Seed | $3m | 2019-09-16 |
| Greenlight Biosciences | Series D | $50m | 2019-01-08 |
| Lufa Farms | Seed | — | 2012-10-09 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Artiman Ventures | 2 |
| Allen & Company | 2 |
| Audeo Capital | 2 |
| Sage Hill Investors | 1 |
| S2G Ventures | 1 |
| Baird Capital | 1 |
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