Investors
May 23, 2025
Looking for the top SaaS VC firms in California to approach in 2025? This quick guide highlights the most active and influential investors—especially from Silicon Valley—backing software startups this year.
Accel
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, FinTech, CloudTech
Partner Name: Andrei Brasoveanu
Portfolio Companies: Middesk, Ethos, CleverTap, Vivun, Instabug, MindTickle, Chief, Sysdig, Podium, Aura, Birchbox, SeatGeek, Algolia, Airbyte, G2, Checkr, Vectra, Vox Media, Mux, Headway (Show all 135 linked records).
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Accel is an early and growth-stage venture capital firm that helps a global community of entrepreneurs.
Founding Year: 1983
Number of Investments: 1830
Number of Exits: 354
Website: www.accel.com
Email: abrasoveanu@accel.com
Twitter: @accel
LinkedIn: Accel VC LinkedIn
Facebook: Accel Facebook
Kleiner Perkins
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, FinTech, CloudTech
Partner Name: Bucky Moore
Portfolio Companies: Glean, Esusu Financial, Teleport, Ring, Handshake, Moveworks, IRL, PlanetScale, Transcarent, Watershed, Autograph, Peek, FullStory, SpinLaunch, Incorta, RudderStack, Subject, Dispatch, Zumper, Dexterity (Show all 76 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage, incubation, and growth companies.
Founding Year: 1972
Number of Investments: 1347
Number of Exits: 317
Website: www.kleinerperkins.com
Email: bucky@kpcb.com
Twitter: @kleinerperkins
LinkedIn: Kleiner Perkins LinkedIn
Facebook: Kleiner Perkins Facebook
Bessemer Venture Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, FinTech, CloudTech
Partner Name: Byron Deeter
Portfolio Companies: Twitch, Guild Education, Imply, Alloy, Teleport, MANTA, Netlify, Turquoise Health, LaunchDarkly, REZI, Truebill, Sisense, Bold Metrics, Dashlane, Provi, Lithic, Torq, Subject, Nym, Syndio (Show all 107 linked records).
Location: Redwood City, California
Fund Description: Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in enterprise, consumer, and healthcare early-to-late stage startups.
Founding Year: 2011
Number of Investments: 1257
Number of Exits: 281
Website: www.bvp.com
Email: byron@bvp.com
Twitter: @bessemervp
LinkedIn: Bessemer Venture Partners LinkedIn
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, FinTech, CloudTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Will Kohler
Portfolio Companies: Firework, WorkOS, Glean, Alloy, Supabase, Grafana Labs, Handshake, Moveworks, Panther Labs, Ladder, Daily Harvest, yellow.ai, Encantos, FTX US, Lark, ezCater, Sugar, Noname Security, Apex.AI, Celona (Show all 119 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that engages in consumer, enterprise, technology, and cleantech markets.
Founding Year: 2000
Number of Investments: 1148
Number of Exits: 205
Website: www.lsvp.com
Email: will@lsvp.com
Twitter: @lightspeedvp
LinkedIn: Lightspeed Venture Partners LinkedIn
Facebook: Lightspeed Facebook
Index Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), CloudTech
Partner Name: Neil Rimer
Portfolio Companies: CreativeX, Gtmhub, Sanlo, Gather, Expel, Clumio, Built Technologies, Temporal Technologies, Check Technologies, Covariant, Hipcamp, Copper Banking, Big Health, Nauto, Capitolis, Transcend, Grailed, Humu, Monograph, Dazz (Show all 55 linked records).
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into global businesses.
Founding Year: 1996
Number of Investments: 1053
Number of Exits: 227
Website: www.indexventures.com
Email: neil@indexventures.com
Twitter: @indexventures
LinkedIn: Index Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Index Ventures Facebook
Khosla Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), BioTech, CloudTech, ClimateTech & CleanTech, Energy, Healthcare, SaaS.
Partner Name: Justine Sink
Partner Email: jsink@khoslaventures.com
Portfolio Companies: Imply, Mainspring Energy, Mirvie, Panzura, Vectra, Vox Media, Mojo Vision, Truework, Peek, VitroLabs, HackerRank, Joywell Foods, Jupiter, At-Bay, Vida Health, Everlane, Aisera, Up&Up, Sense, Ghost (Show all 89 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on environmentally friendly tech, internet, computing, mobile, and silicon tech.
Founding Year: 2004
Number of Investments: 1027
Number of Exits: 141
Website: www.khoslaventures.com
Twitter: @khoslaventures
LinkedIn: Khosla Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Khosla Ventures Facebook
GV (Google Ventures)
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
AI/ML, BioTech, FinTech, SaaS, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, ClimateTech & CleanTech, Developer Tools.
Partner Name: Dave Munichiello
Partner Email: dave@gv.com
Portfolio Companies: AngelList, Aledade, Motive, Owkin, Andela, Helium, Pindrop, Instawork, FarmWise, Podium, Mirvie, N3TWORK, Copper, Flatiron Health, Checkr, Freenome, Aspen Neuroscience, Headway, Blavity, FullStory (Show all 163 linked records).
Location: Mountain View, California
Fund Description: GV provides venture capital funding to bold new companies.
Founding Year: 2009
Number of Investments: 971
Number of Exits: 225
Website: www.gv.com
Twitter: @gvteam
LinkedIn: GV LinkedIn
Facebook: GV Facebook
Norwest Venture Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, InsurTech, HR Tech, Health & Wellness, BioTech, Pharmaceuticals, Developer Tools.
Partner Name: Katie Belding
Partner Email: kbelding@nvp.com
Portfolio Companies: Velocity Global, Noyo, Plaid, Policygenius, Torch, UPSIDE Foods, MindTickle, Leanplum, Qualified.com, Replicant, Copper, fabric, ICON, Grove Collaborative, Omada Health, FloQast, Zenoti, Babylist, Celona, Simpplr (Show all 87 linked records).
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Norwest is a global venture capital and growth equity investment firm that specializes in venture and growth equity companies.
Founding Year: 1961
Number of Investments: 848
Number of Exits: 177
Website: www.nvp.com
Twitter: @NorwestVP
LinkedIn: Norwest LinkedIn
GGV Capital
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, RetailTech, HR Tech
Partner Name: Jeff Richards
Partner Email: jrichards@ggvc.com
Portfolio Companies: Slice, Gro Intelligence, Curebase, Chief, JOKR, Handshake, InfStones, Stream, Drata, Pinwheel, tray.io, Monte Carlo, Torq, Workboard, Mason, Snappy, BitSight, Crosschq, Belong, PlushCare (Show all 53 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: GGV Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests in local founders.
Founding Year: 2000
Number of Investments: 838
Number of Exits: 125
Website: www.ggvc.com
Twitter: @ggvcapital
LinkedIn: GGV Capital LinkedIn
Facebook: GGV Capital Facebook
Greylock
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, CloudTech, Cybersecurity
Partner Name: Reid Hoffman
Partner Email: rhoffman@greylock.com
Portfolio Companies:
Instawork, Opal, Health IQ, Pray.com, Instabase, REZI, Gem, Notable, YourMechanic, Curated, Chia Network, Wealthfront, Baseten, AiFi, Delphix, Magical, Workable, Nauto, Obsidian Security, Abnormal Security (Show all 69 linked records)
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Greylock Partners invests in entrepreneurs that focus on consumer and enterprise software companies.
Founding Year: 1965
Number of Investments: 809
Number of Exits: 245
Website: www.greylock.com
Twitter: @greylockvc
LinkedIn: Greylock LinkedIn
Facebook: Greylock Facebook
Venrock
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, Healthcare, AI/ML
Partner Name: Bong Koh
Partner Email: bkoh@venrock.com
Portfolio Companies:
Epic Sciences, Element Biosciences, Suki, Shape Security, Numerated, Kelonia Therapeutics, Dstillery, Amunix, SmithRx, Auditoria.AI, YouNow, SmartBiz Loans, Luma, Mable, Mythic Therapeutics, Rebellion Defense, ABL Space Systems, Altruist, Quiq, Personal Capital (Show all 25 linked records)
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Venrock is a venture capital firm investing in technology and healthcare companies.
Founding Year: 1969
Number of Investments: 781
Number of Exits: 267
Website: www.venrock.com
Twitter: @Venrock
LinkedIn: Venrock LinkedIn
Facebook: Venrock Facebook
Founders Fund
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): Marketing (MarTech), Advertising (AdTech), Apps, FinTech, Information Technology, InsurTech, PropTech, Mobile, SaaS.
Partner Name: Lauren Gross
Partner Email: lauren@foundersfund.com
Portfolio Companies: Niantic, The Boring Company, Branch, Socotra, BuildOps, Material Security, Pray.com, IRL, Ayar Labs, BitPay, Ondo Finance, Built Robotics, PsiQuantum, Elemy, Gecko Robotics, Workrise, SWORD Health, Bolt Threads, Bungalow, LeafLink (Show all 112 linked records).
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Founders Fund is a venture capital firm investing in companies building revolutionary technologies.
Founding Year: 2005
Number of Investments: 781
Number of Exits: 136
Website: www.foundersfund.com
Twitter: @foundersfund
LinkedIn: Founders Fund LinkedIn
Facebook: Founders Fund Facebook
Canaan Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Rich Boyle
Partner Email: rboyle@canaan.com
Portfolio Companies: Cuyana, Apex.AI, nate, Dusty Robotics, Archipelago, Canopy, Appsmith, RealtyMogul, UrbanSitter, Alkymi, Quantum Circuits, Countable, JOOR, Buzzer, Komprise, Truveris, TrueFort, RenoFi, Bumped, Mate Fertility (Show all 23 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in visionaries with transformative ideas.
Founding Year: 1987
Number of Investments: 731
Number of Exits: 147
Website: www.canaan.com
Twitter: @canaanpartners
LinkedIn: Canaan Partners LinkedIn
Facebook: Canaan Partners Facebook
Menlo Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Tyler Sosin
Partner Email: tyler@menlovc.com
Portfolio Companies: Heap, H1, Vivun, Edge Delta, Civic Eagle, Health IQ, Everlaw, Netlify, Affinity, RelationalAI, BitPay, Signifyd, Truework, Envoy, Wristcam, EdCast, Aisera, HOVER, Obsidian Security, BitSight (Show all 86 linked records).
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Menlo Ventures provides capital for consumer, enterprise, and life science technologies from seed to growth stages.
Founding Year: 1976
Number of Investments: 717
Number of Exits: 167
Website: www.menlovc.com
Twitter: @menloventures
LinkedIn: Menlo Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Menlo Ventures Facebook
Redpoint Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Scott Raney
Partner Email: sraney@redpoint.com
Portfolio Companies: Guild Education, Heap, Bravado, Pindrop, Juniper Square, Heartex, Qualified.com, fabric, LaunchDarkly, tray.io, AcuityMD, Crossbeam, FloQast, Justworks, Timescale, Logixboard, Monte Carlo, PsiQuantum, Lever, Gigster (Show all 63 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Redpoint Ventures partners with visionary founders to create new markets or redefine existing ones at the seed, early, and growth stages.
Founding Year: 1999
Number of Investments: 710
Number of Exits: 160
Website: www.redpoint.com
Twitter: @redpointvc
LinkedIn: Redpoint Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Redpoint Ventures Facebook
Foundation Capital
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Jonathan Ehrlich
Partner Email: jehrlich@foundationcap.com
Portfolio Companies: Mode Analytics, Skyflow, Arize AI, Era Software, Tubi, Glean AI, Simple Habit, CoverWallet, Canopy, Equi, Mantle, Threads, agentero, Inspectify, FreeWheel, CloudKnox Security, Ikigai Labs, Wardrobe, Corsha, Seer (Show all 35 linked records).
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Foundation Capital is a venture capital firm made up of former entrepreneurs and helps companies and businesses grow.
Founding Year: 1995
Number of Investments: 670
Number of Exits: 157
Website: www.foundationcapital.com
Twitter: @FoundationCap
LinkedIn: Foundation Capital LinkedIn
Facebook: Foundation Capital Facebook
Benchmark
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Chetan Puttagunta
Partner Email: chetan@benchmark.com
Portfolio Companies: HackerOne, AcuityMD, Timescale, Hipcamp, Digits, Poparazzi, Minerva Project, Revinate, Robocorp, Thatgamecompany, Marco Polo, Blue Hexagon, Sailthru, Highlight, Panaya, Ubiquity6, Glide Apps, Duetto, Quip, TTYL (Show all 21 linked records).
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Benchmark focuses on early-stage venture investing in mobile, marketplaces, social, infrastructure, and enterprise software.
Founding Year: 1995
Number of Investments: 653
Number of Exits: 177
Website: www.benchmark.com
Twitter: @Benchmark
LinkedIn: Benchmark LinkedIn
Facebook: Benchmark Facebook
Mayfield Fund
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Healthcare
Partner Name: Ursheet Parikh
Partner Email: uparikh@mayfield.com
Portfolio Companies: TRIPP, Mirvie, Endpoint Health, ShiftLeft, Grove Collaborative, Fungible, InfluxData, SmartRecruiters, TrustRadius, Versa Networks, DEV, WorkSpan, Berbix, HealthTap, 3D Robotics, Rancher Labs, Oliver Space, Portworx, Go Links, DuploCloud (Show all 32 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Mayfield is a global VC firm focusing on inception and early-stage investing in enterprise, consumer, and engineering biology companies.
Founding Year: 1969
Number of Investments: 622
Number of Exits: 182
Website: www.mayfield.com
Twitter: @MayfieldFund
LinkedIn: Mayfield LinkedIn
Facebook: Mayfield Facebook
True Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Jon Callaghan
Partner Email: jon@trueventures.com
Portfolio Companies: Ring, Solvvy, Copper, MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC, tray.io, The Yes, Nexar, Aisera, LoanSnap, Gradle Inc., Catch, NoRedInk, Blue Bottle Coffee, Athos, Sofar Ocean, Airship, 3D Robotics, Iterative.ai, System, Submittable (Show all 43 linked records).
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: True Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups.
Founding Year: 2005
Number of Investments: 621
Number of Exits: 105
Website: www.trueventures.com
Twitter: @TrueVentures
LinkedIn: True Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: True Ventures Facebook
CRV
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, Information Technology, HR Tech, Logistics, E-Commerce, RetailTech, FinTech, Mobile, Consumer, CloudTech, Network Security, and more.
Partner Name: Devdutt Yullerkar
Partner Email: devdutt@crv.com
Portfolio Companies: Squire, Zip, Cybereason, Gtmhub, Northspyre, Atrium, Bbot, Superconductive, Arena.im, Tipe, 24M Technologies, Little Otter, Zoba, Concord, Abacus Insights, Lola.com, Office Hours, SessionM, Slab, Osmos (Show all 43 linked records).
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: CRV is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage investments in technology companies.
Founding Year: 1970
Number of Investments: 620
Number of Exits: 152
Website: www.crv.com
Twitter: @CRV
LinkedIn: CRV LinkedIn
Facebook: CRV Facebook
DCM Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, EdTech, E-Sports (Gaming), Cannabis, Consumer, E-Commerce, Healthcare, Marketplace, Community, Advertising (AdTech), Health & Wellness
Partner Email: dchao@dcm.com
Portfolio Companies: Metafy, Eaze, Blind, LearnZillion, FloSports, Athos, Skylo, LARQ, Honeycomb, Pony.ai, Kespry, Roomi, Roost, Singular, SigFig, ujet.cx, Modern Animal, Fivestars, Verishop, Mendel.ai (Show all 24 linked records).
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: DCM Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the mobile, consumer internet, communications, and service sectors.
Founding Year: 1996
Number of Investments: 604
Number of Exits: 128
Website: www.dcm.com
Twitter: @DCM_VC
LinkedIn: DCM LinkedIn
Facebook: DCM Facebook
Bain Capital Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
CloudTech, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, SaaS, Computer, Software, Collaboration, Productivity Tools, E-Commerce.
Partner Name: Stefan Cohen
Partner Email: stefan@baincapitalventures.com
Portfolio Companies: JupiterOne, Sysdig, HYCU, LucidLink, Recharge, Hightouch, The Yes, ShiftLeft, Justworks, Passport, RoadSync, Wonolo, Smallstep, Clockwise, Gradle Inc., Cube Dev, Philz Coffee, FOSSA, Apixio, Flow Commerce (Show all 58 linked records).
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Bain Capital Ventures invests in seed to growth-stage startups that use tech to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones.
Founding Year: 1984
Number of Investments: 564
Number of Exits: 114
Website: www.baincapitalventures.com
Twitter: @BainCapVC
LinkedIn: Bain Capital Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Bain Capital Ventures Facebook
Felicis Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, FinTech, AI/ML, CloudTech, Enterprise.
Partner Name: Victoria Treyger
Partner Email: victoria@felicis.com
Portfolio Companies: Juniper Square, Assembled, Ring, Turvo, Stream, TestBox, DataGrail, Nayya, Preql, Happiest Baby, Homeroom, Survios, Octave, Okera, Cleo, MADE, Verkada, Elevate Labs, Xilis, Cellino Biotech.
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Felicis invests in seed through Series C stage companies across multiple sectors, industries, and frontier tech.
Founding Year: 2006
Number of Investments: 556
Number of Exits: 152
Website: www.felicis.com
Twitter: @felicis
LinkedIn: Felicis Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Felicis Ventures Facebook
Highland Capital Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Cybersecurity, SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Robotics.
Partner Name: Will O'Brien
Partner Email: will@hcp.com
Portfolio Companies: Huntress, Malwarebytes, Reachdesk, YipitData, WePay, ConcertoCare, BetterLesson, FreeWill, Stellar Cyber, LovePop, Vecna Robotics.
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that offers seed, early, and growth-stage funding solutions.
Founding Year: 1988
Number of Investments: 488
Number of Exits: 145
Website: www.hcp.com
Twitter: @highlandcapital
LinkedIn: Highland Capital Partners LinkedIn
Facebook: Highland Capital Partners Facebook
Initialized Capital
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
AgTech, Software, E-Commerce, FinTech, AI/ML.
Partner Name: Kim Cutler
Partner Email: kim@initialized.com
Portfolio Companies: Silo, Reibus, HackerNoon, AdQuick, Formic Technologies, Berbix, Trunk, IUNU, Curri, Orderful, Narrator, Plate IQ, Culdesac, Empower, Jinx, Routefusion, Datasaur, Esper, Clockwork.
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Initialized Capital is an early-stage VC firm focused on helping software engineers and designers with their first seed checks.
Founding Year: 2012
Number of Investments: 471
Number of Exits: 80
Website: www.initialized.com
Twitter: @Initialized
LinkedIn: Initialized Capital LinkedIn
Facebook: Initialized Capital Facebook
Trinity Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Consumer, SaaS, AI/ML, FinTech, Healthcare.
Partner Name: Noel Fenton
Partner Email: noel@trinityventures.com
Portfolio Companies: Birdeye, Synapse, Arize AI, Aryaka Networks, Ambassador Labs, Zero Longevity Science, Beautiful.AI, Serverless, Harmonize, Fieldwire, Gatsby, Thrive Causemetics, Mobilize, Baton Systems.
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Trinity Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm.
Founding Year: 1986
Number of Investments: 464
Number of Exits: 140
Website: www.trinityventures.com
Twitter: @TrinityVentures
LinkedIn: Trinity Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Trinity Ventures Facebook
DCVC
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
AI/ML, AgTech, SaaS, Healthcare, Robotics.
Partner Name: Kelly Chen
Partner Email: kelly@dcvc.com
Portfolio Companies: Gro Intelligence, Biobot Analytics, Primer, Alation, Twelve, CircleCI, Signifyd, Agility Robotics, REZI, Nylas, Capella Space, Apollo, DroneDeploy, nTopology, Unlearn.AI, Qumulo, Enlitic, Blue River Technology, Gradle Inc., Raptor Maps.
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: DCVC backs entrepreneurs using Deep Tech to solve problems and multiply the benefits of capitalism for everyone while reducing its cost.
Founding Year: 2011
Number of Investments: 452
Number of Exits: 95
Website: www.dcvc.com
Twitter: @DCVC
LinkedIn: DCVC LinkedIn
Facebook: DCVC Facebook
Social Starts
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
AI/ML, Health & Wellness, SaaS, E-Commerce, Creator Economy.
Partner Name: Mike Edelhart
Partner Email: mike@socialstarts.com
Portfolio Companies: IRIS.TV, Stratifyd, ClosedLoop.ai, Andie, Kazoo, GYANT, Digbi Health, Mashable, Classkick, Hamama, Jobble, HackNotice, Zone7, Mixlab, Captiv8, Ombre, TransfrVR.
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Social Starts is a venture capital partnership that focuses on the emerging science of individual health.
Founding Year: 2012
Number of Investments: 433
Number of Exits: 60
Website: www.socialstarts.com
Twitter: @socialstarts
LinkedIn: Social Starts LinkedIn
Facebook: Social Starts Facebook
InterWest Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
E-Commerce, Fashion, AdTech, Big Data & Analytics, SaaS.
Partner Name: Keval Desai
Partner Email: kdesai@interwest.com
Portfolio Companies: Cuyana, Knotch, Cheetah Digital.
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: InterWest invests an average of about $7 - 15 million over the span of their involvement with each company in their portfolio.
Founding Year: 1979
Number of Investments: 425
Number of Exits: 121
Website: www.interwest.com
Twitter: @interwestvc
LinkedIn: InterWest Partners LinkedIn
Facebook: InterWest Partners Facebook
Headline
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
E-Commerce, Events, Marketplace, Sports, CloudTech.
Partner Name: Christian Miele
Partner Email: christian.miele@eventures.vc
Portfolio Companies: Let’s Do This, LucidLink, StackShare, Grin, Elemy, Axios Media, Zumper, Clyde, Replicated, RoadRunner Recycling, Air, Anchore, Swell, Avoma, Nativo, Nom Nom, Streamlabs, NGINX, UXCam, test.ai.
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in winning teams across stages and geographies.
Founding Year: 1998
Number of Investments: 418
Number of Exits: 70
Website: www.headline.com
Twitter: @HeadlineVC
LinkedIn: Headline LinkedIn
Social Capital
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Big Data & Analytics, ClimateTech & CleanTech, Enterprise, GovTech, Information Technology.
Partner Name: Alex Blum
Partner Email: alex@bp.socialcapital.com
Portfolio Companies: Aclima, UrbanFootprint, Picus Security, Eridan, Syapse, HealthJoy, WorkStep, BlackBird, RideOS, Replicon, Revelo, Swarm Technologies, Slang, Propeller Health, Mitra Chem, CreativeLive.
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Social Capital is a venture capital investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs at all stages.
Founding Year: 2011
Number of Investments: 417
Number of Exits: 76
Website: www.socialcapital.com
Twitter: @socialcapital
LinkedIn: Social Capital LinkedIn
Facebook: Social Capital Facebook
Shasta Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
FinTech, PropTech, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage.
Partner Name: Balaji Yelamanchili
Partner Email: balaji@shastaventures.com
Portfolio Companies: Flyhomes, The Farmer's Dog, Starship Technologies, Oomnitza, LeanData, Banyan Security, Survios, Searchlight, Glint, vFunction, 8th Wall, AllStripes, Valimail, AppSheet, GoFormz, Beautiful.AI, Accern, Camera IQ, Hinge, Favor.
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Shasta is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in enterprise.
Founding Year: 2004
Number of Investments: 402
Number of Exits: 82
Website: www.shasta.vc
Twitter: @shasta
LinkedIn: Shasta Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Shasta Ventures Facebook
Uncork Capital
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Sales Automation, Software, Big Data & Analytics, Professional Services, Collaboration.
Partner Name: Susan Liu
Partner Email: susan@uncorkcapital.com
Portfolio Companies: Groove, Crossbeam, Phil, DroneDeploy, MakersPlace, quadric.io, Coder, Craft.co, UserGems, Marco Polo, Stensul, Inscribe, Vungle, Upwave, test.ai, CodeSee, Memfault, Aizon, SmartBiz Loans, Handshake.
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on SaaS, consumer, marketplaces, hardware, and new technology startups.
Founding Year: 2004
Number of Investments: 386
Number of Exits: 98
Website: www.uncorkcapital.com
Twitter: @uncorkcap
LinkedIn: Uncork Capital LinkedIn
Facebook: Uncork Capital Facebook
Sierra Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), E-Commerce, Healthcare, Mobile, Software.
Partner Name: Ben Yu
Partner Email: byu@sierraventures.com
Portfolio Companies: Hammoq, Reify Health, Paro, Wizeline, Lemonaid Health, Citcon, SupportLogic, Movandi, Balto, Yalo, Spectro Cloud, ArmorCode Inc., Dasera, Interplay Learning, VISO Trust, Sedai.
Location: San Mateo, California
Fund Description: Sierra Ventures is an early-stage venture firm investing globally with a focus on next-generation enterprise and emerging technologies.
Founding Year: 1982
Number of Investments: 386
Number of Exits: 85
Website: www.sierraventures.com
Twitter: @sierra_ventures
LinkedIn: Sierra Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Sierra Ventures Facebook
Western Technology Investment
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Professional Services, Developer Tools, CRM.
Partner Name: Rudy Ruano
Partner Email: rudy@westerntech.com
Portfolio Companies: Affinity, Copper Banking, Replicated, Token Transit, Emerald Cloud Lab, Migo, PlushCare, Mantra Health, Safe Security, Ordergroove, Workspot, BriteCo, Renovia, Navigating Cancer, IntelinAir, Pathway Genomics, Myro, Opya, Pathrise, Elysium.
Location: Portola Valley, California
Fund Description: Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms.
Founding Year: 1980
Number of Investments: 380
Number of Exits: 126
Website: www.westerntech.com
LinkedIn: Western Technology Investment LinkedIn
Upfront Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Marketing (MarTech), Logistics, Enterprise, Advertising (AdTech), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entertainment & Media, PoS (Point of Sale), Productivity Tools.
Partner Name: Dana Kibler
Partner Email: dana@upfront.com
Portfolio Companies: ChowNow, Parachute Home, Openpath, VADE, Reveleer, Open Raven, Cordial, Deliv, Pragma, Fleetsmith, GumGum, MyTime, Cloudvirga, Assembly, Path, Ritual, Finary, 11 Honore, Valence Community, Invoca.
Location: Santa Monica, California
Fund Description: Upfront Ventures is the venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies.
Founding Year: 1996
Number of Investments: 380
Number of Exits: 74
Website: www.upfront.com
Twitter: Upfront Ventures Twitter
LinkedIn: Upfront Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: Upfront Ventures Facebook
IVP
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software, E-Sports (Gaming), CloudTech, Healthcare, Medical Device, Health & Wellness, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Logistics, SaaS.
Partner Name: Alex Lim
Partner Email: alim@ivp.com
Portfolio Companies: Niantic, GitHub, Aledade, Motive, H1, Hello Heart, Traceable, Pindrop, Podium, CircleCI, G2, Checkr, Monte Carlo, Found, FightCamp, Humu, Glossier, Skydio, Cyence, Eightfold.
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: IVP is a later-stage venture capital firm investing in rapidly-growing technology companies.
Founding Year: 1980
Number of Investments: 369
Number of Exits: 128
Website: www.ivp.com
Twitter: IVP Twitter
LinkedIn: IVP LinkedIn
Facebook: IVP Facebook
Floodgate
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
Energy, ClimateTech & CleanTech, Software, Big Data & Analytics, CloudTech, Information Technology, PaaS (Platforms), SaaS.
Partner Name: Arjun Chopra
Partner Email: arjun@floodgate.com
Portfolio Companies: OhmConnect, Vendia, Pantheon, IRL, SnapLogic, Workboard, Hadrian, Loris, Leaf Logistics, Long-Term Stock Exchange, Aceable, Merlin Labs, AirGarage, DoubleDutch, The Block, Mixmax, Praxis, Touch of Modern, GoFormz, Thinkful.
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Floodgate caters to digital businesses with early, seed, and later-stage venture, and debt financing investments.
Founding Year: 2006
Number of Investments: 351
Number of Exits: 90
Website: www.floodgate.com
Twitter: Floodgate Twitter
LinkedIn: Floodgate LinkedIn
Sutter Hill Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), CloudTech, Big Data & Analytics.
Partner Name: Keith Loebner
Partner Email: keith@shv.com
Portfolio Companies: Observe, Sigma Computing, Clumio, Astera Labs, Ghost, Atmosic, ThousandEyes.
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Sutter Hill Ventures primarily invests in technology-based start-ups.
Founding Year: 1964
Number of Investments: 312
Number of Exits: 94
Website: www.shv.com
Twitter: Sutter Hill Ventures Twitter
LinkedIn: Sutter Hill Ventures LinkedIn
Meritech Capital Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Software, CloudTech.
Partner Name: Rob Ward
Partner Email: rward@meritechcapital.com
Portfolio Companies: Filevine, Glint, CloudHealth Technologies, ExtraHop Networks.
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: Meritech Capital provides late-stage venture capital to technology companies.
Founding Year: 1999
Number of Investments: 312
Number of Exits: 125
Website: www.meritechcapital.com
Twitter: Meritech Capital Twitter
LinkedIn: Meritech Capital LinkedIn
Facebook: Meritech Capital Facebook
Ignition Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), CloudTech.
Partner Name: Nick Sturiale
Partner Email: nick@ignitionpartners.com
Portfolio Companies: The/Studio, Moz, Skytap, KenSci, Shyft Technologies, Glympse.
Location: Los Altos, California
Fund Description: Ignition Partners is a venture capital firm dedicated to helping the best entrepreneurs seize opportunity.
Founding Year: 2000
Number of Investments: 312
Number of Exits: 90
Website: www.ignition.vc
Twitter: Ignition Partners Twitter
LinkedIn: Ignition Partners LinkedIn
Facebook: Ignition Partners Facebook
Liquid 2 Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), FinTech, Healthcare, Developer Tools
Partner Name: Michael Ma
Partner Email: mm@liquid2.vc
Portfolio Companies: WorkRamp, Overjet, Jerry, Logixboard, Moonshot Brands, Edge Impulse, Dexterity, Token Transit, Farmstead, Berbix
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Liquid 2 Ventures provides technology startups with seed-stage investments.
Founding Year: 2015
Number of Investments: 311
Number of Exits: 28
Website: www.liquid2.vc
LinkedIn: Liquid 2 Ventures LinkedIn
Mohr Davidow Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, FinTech, Big Data & Analytics, Developer Tools, CloudTech
Partner Name: Jon Feiber
Partner Email: jdf@mdv.com
Portfolio Companies: doxo, Liquibase, Webscale
Location: San Mateo, California
Fund Description: Mohr Davidow invested in early-stage technology-based startups to create large new markets.
Founding Year: 1983
Number of Investments: 304
Number of Exits: 80
Website: www.mdv.com
Twitter: @MohrDavidow
LinkedIn: Mohr Davidow Ventures LinkedIn
BlueRun Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, FinTech, Health & Wellness, Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Jonathan Ebinger
Partner Email: jebinger@brv.com
Portfolio Companies: Hello Heart, Haus, FreeAgent CRM, Gennev, Human API, Radius Intelligence
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: BlueRun Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on opportunities across mobile software, services, and financial technology.
Founding Year: 1998
Number of Investments: 297
Number of Exits: 38
Website: www.brv.com
Twitter: @bluerunventures
LinkedIn: BlueRun Ventures LinkedIn
Facebook: BlueRun Ventures Facebook
Maveron
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors):
SaaS, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Health & Wellness, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Partner Name: Elise Hebb
Partner Email: ehebb@maveron.com
Portfolio Companies: Planet FWD, Booster, Course Hero, Thirty Madison, Everlane, Imperfect Foods, Lovevery, HopSkipDrive, Co–Star, Two Chairs, Novi Connect, and more
Location: San Francisco, California
Fund Description: Maveron is a consumer-only venture capital firm that empowers consumers to live on their terms.
Founding Year: 1998
Number of Investments: 283
Number of Exits: 65
Website: www.maveron.com
Twitter: @maveron
LinkedIn: Maveron on LinkedIn
Facebook: Maveron Facebook Page
Scale Venture Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, CloudTech, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Enterprise
Partner Name: Stephan Eberle
Partner Email: stephan@scalevp.com
Portfolio Companies: AppOmni, Solvvy, Airspace, Pantheon, Demandbase, Expel, Dusty Robotics, Abstract, Verusen, Archipelago, and more
Location: Foster City, California
Fund Description: Scale is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on intelligent business software.
Founding Year: 2000
Number of Investments: 282
Number of Exits: 74
Website: www.scalevp.com
Twitter: @scalevp
LinkedIn: Scale Venture Partners on LinkedIn
Facebook: ScaleVP Facebook Page
August Capital
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): Big Data & Analytics, Healthcare, Information Technology, Developer Tools, RetailTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, InsurTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), SaaS, Software, Quality Assurance, Advertising (AdTech), Travel, B2B, Apps, Entertainment & Media, Creator Economy, FinTech, CloudTech, Hospitality, Logistics, PropTech, E-Commerce, Delivery, RestaurantTech
Partner Name: David Hornik
Partner Email: hornik@augustcap.com
Portfolio Companies: PatientIQ, RetailNext, UpGuard, ADARA, Fletch, Samba TV, MaintainX, Kentik, Spacious, EAT Club
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: August Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in growth capital and startup investments.
Founding Year: 1984
Number of Investments: 282
Number of Exits: 78
Website: www.augustcap.com
Twitter: @AugustCapital
LinkedIn: August Capital on LinkedIn
Facebook: August Capital Facebook Page
Sofinnova Investments
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): Software, Mobile, SaaS, Consumer, FinTech
Partner Name: Nathalie Auber
Partner Email: auber@sofinnova.com
Portfolio Companies: No records
Location: Menlo Park, California
Fund Description: Sofinnova Investments specializes in seed, startup, mid, early stage, series A, first venture round, and corporate spinouts.
Founding Year: 1974
Number of Investments: 282
Number of Exits: 107
Website: www.sofinnova.com
Twitter: @Sofinnova
LinkedIn: Sofinnova Ventures on LinkedIn
Facebook: Sofinnova Ventures Facebook Page
AME Cloud Ventures
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): Healthcare, SpaceTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Technology, Consumer, Customer Service, Marketing (MarTech), SaaS, Medical Device, Productivity Tools, Software, Enterprise, ClimateTech & CleanTech, BioTech, Big Data & Analytics, EdTech, Elder Care, HR Tech, Transportation, Mobile, CloudTech, FinTech, Robotics, Hardware, Consumer Goods, Computer, Health & Wellness, Developer Tools, Advertising (AdTech), B2B, E-Sports (Gaming), Entertainment & Media
Partner Name: Nick Adams
Partner Email: nick@amecloudventures.com
Portfolio Companies: Endpoint Health, Capella Space, Birdeye, Vida Health, Scribe, EdgeQ, ClimateAI, Asimov, CrowdAI, import.io, BigHat Biosciences, AtScale, GetSetUp, Zendrive, MinIO, Hum Capital, Osaro, Savioke, Modsy, Arterys, and more
Location: Palo Alto, California
Fund Description: AME Cloud Ventures invests in seed to later-stage tech companies that build infrastructure and value chains around data.
Founding Year: 2012
Number of Investments: 274
Number of Exits: 63
Website: www.amecloudventures.com
Twitter: @AMECloudVC
LinkedIn: AME Cloud Ventures on LinkedIn
Facebook: AME Cloud Ventures Facebook Page
VantagePoint Capital Partners
Fund Type: Venture Fund
Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Fund Focus (Sectors): Software, Mobile, SaaS, Consumer, FinTech
Partner Name: Alan Salzman
Partner Email: asalzman@vpcp.com
Portfolio Companies: No records
Location: San Bruno, California
Fund Description: VantagePoint Capital Partners (formerly VantagePoint Venture Partners, until 2011) has more than $4.5 billion in capital under management.
Founding Year: 1996
Number of Investments: 269
Number of Exits: 94
Website: www.vpcp.com
Twitter: @VPVP
LinkedIn: VantagePoint Capital Partners on LinkedIn
Facebook: VantagePoint Capital Partners Facebook Page
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