Dick Costolo, 01 Advisors

Dick Costolo is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of 01 Advisors. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Dick Costolo

Dick Costolo is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of 01 Advisors, a venture firm he launched in 2018 with former Twitter COO Adam Bain to help companies scale after achieving product-market fit[1][2]. His investment thesis targets post-product-market-fit businesses, primarily focusing on Series B-stage startups in the business software and fintech sectors[8]. The firm typically invests $10–20 million per deal, though some sources cite a broader range of $2–15 million, with a focus on late-stage private technology companies[2][6]. Notable portfolio companies include Attio, Linear, and BuildOps, all of which operate in the software and enterprise technology space[6]. Costolo leverages his operational experience as Twitter’s former CEO (2010–2015) to mentor founders on scaling from product to mature enterprise[1][2]. He has publicly shared insights on “The Twitter Learnings,” emphasizing operational scaling and the transition from startup to public company, and served as a consultant on HBO’s *Silicon Valley*[1][7].

Dick Costolo at a glance

Role
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Organization
01 Advisors
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
29
Investments recorded
31

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What does Dick Costolo invest in?
Dick Costolo at 01 Advisors (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: General.
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Where is Dick Costolo based?
Dick Costolo is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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