Innovation Endeavors
B+
/ Independent Studio · 80/100 · Strong
Eric Schmidt–backed studio + venture firm (2010). Bridges studio formation + later-stage venture. Climate-tech + AI focus in 2020-2026.
/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown
How the grade decomposes.
Repeatability/ 25% weight
82
Capital Efficiency/ 22% weight
80
Operator Bench/ 20% weight
84
Equity Ownership Capture/ 18% weight
76
Portfolio Outcomes/ 15% weight
78
/ 02 / Studio Notes
Best for / Watch out for.
/ Best for
Climate-tech, AI, and deep-tech projects with Eric Schmidt network advantage.
/ Watch out for
Hybrid studio-VC; pure-studio incubation depth is less than dedicated peer studios.
/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline
What's on the record.
2024
Continues climate + AI focus
2010
Innovation Endeavors founded by Eric Schmidt