Walkabout Ventures

Walkabout Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, primarily focused on investing in fintech and insurtech startups. Founded in 2019 by Josh Diamond, Walkabout Ventures aims to support financial service startups that offer innovative solutions and technologies. The firm is committed to working closely with founders, guiding them through their early growth stages and helping them navigate the complexities of the financial services industry. With a portfolio concentrated in the U.S., Walkabout Ventures has invested in notable companies such as Lithic, a prepaid card solutions provider, Clair, which offers on-demand pay for employees, and Sensible Weather, an environmental tech startup. Other investments include Functional Finance, a platform enhancing operational efficiency in the insurance industry, and HealNow, a healthtech company. Walkabout Ventures typically leads or co-invests in seed and Series A rounds, with a focus on fostering startups that challenge traditional financial models. By providing both capital and strategic guidance, Walkabout helps founders build the infrastructure needed for long-term success in the competitive fintech and insurtech spaces.