Hive Data

Hive Data, also known as The Hive, is a Palo Alto-based venture fund and co-creation studio dedicated to launching AI-driven startups with an emphasis on data science, blockchain, and other advanced technologies. As both investor and hands-on collaborator, Hive Data engages early-stage startups through a high-touch model, providing pre-seed and seed capital (typically between $1.5 million to $3 million) alongside extensive support in product development, go-to-market strategies, and securing additional funding. The Hive focuses on enterprise applications across sectors like digital health, fintech, insurance, and industrials, targeting innovative solutions in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, and ambient intelligence. They also foster an innovation ecosystem through The Hive Think Tank, a prominent thought-leadership community that connects AI and data professionals in the Bay Area and beyond. This platform brings together corporations, startups, and investors, offering events, resources, and networking opportunities, and includes partners like IBM, Microsoft, and Cloudera. The Hive operates globally with separate funds in regions including Brazil, India, and Southeast Asia, expanding their collaborative model of company-building across multiple continents. Key team members, like T.M. Ravi and Sumant Mandal, bring deep expertise from Silicon Valley and beyond, leveraging backgrounds in tech leadership and venture capital to guide their portfolio companies through early growth stages.