# Top 50 AI & Machine learning VC Firms in California (2025)

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Most of the money behind AI and machine learning startups still runs through California venture firms. If you're raising for an AI or ML company, the people who write the checks are clustered within a few miles of each other. Below is a curated list of the top 50 AI/ML-focused VC firms in California, with their investment stages, focus sectors, partner contacts, and portfolios.

1. [1. Accel](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#1-accel)
2. [2. Kleiner Perkins](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#2-kleiner-perkins)
3. [3. Bessemer Venture Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#3-bessemer-venture-partners)
4. [4. Lightspeed Venture Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#4-lightspeed-venture-partners)
5. [5. Index Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#5-index-ventures)
6. [6. Khosla Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#6-khosla-ventures)
7. [7. GV (formerly Google Ventures)](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#7-gv-formerly-google-ventures)
8. [8. Norwest Venture Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#8-norwest-venture-partners)
9. [9. GGV Capital](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#9-ggv-capital)
10. [10. Greylock Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#10-greylock-partners)
11. [11. Venrock](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#11-venrock)
12. [12. Founders Fund](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#12-founders-fund)
13. [13. Canaan Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#13-canaan-partners)
14. [14. Menlo Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#14-menlo-ventures)
15. [15. Redpoint Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#15-redpoint-ventures)
16. [16. Foundation Capital](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#16-foundation-capital)
17. [17. Benchmark](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#17-benchmark)
18. [18. Mayfield Fund](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#18-mayfield-fund)
19. [19. True Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#19-true-ventures)
20. [20. CRV (Charles River Ventures)](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#20-crv-charles-river-ventures)
21. [21. DCM Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#21-dcm-ventures)
22. [22. Bain Capital Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#22-bain-capital-ventures)
23. [23. Felicis Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#23-felicis-ventures)
24. [24. Highland Capital Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#24-highland-capital-partners)
25. [25. Initialized Capital](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#25-initialized-capital)
26. [26. Trinity Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#26-trinity-ventures)
27. [27. DCVC (Data Collective)](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#27-dcvc-data-collective)
28. [28. Social Starts](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#28-social-starts)
29. [29. InterWest Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#29-interwest-partners)
30. [30. Headline](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#30-headline)
31. [31. Social Capital](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#31-social-capital)
32. [32. Shasta Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#32-shasta-ventures)
33. [33. Uncork Capital](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#33-uncork-capital)
34. [34. Sierra Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#34-sierra-ventures)
35. [35. Western Technology Investment](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#35-western-technology-investment)
36. [36. Upfront Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#36-upfront-ventures)
37. [37. IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#37-ivp-institutional-venture-partners)
38. [38. GSR Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#38-gsr-ventures)
39. [39. Floodgate](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#39-floodgate)
40. [40. Morgenthaler Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#40-morgenthaler-ventures)
41. [41. Sutter Hill Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#41-sutter-hill-ventures)
42. [42. Meritech Capital Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#42-meritech-capital-partners)
43. [43. Ignition Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#43-ignition-partners)
44. [44. Liquid 2 Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#44-liquid-2-ventures)
45. [45. Keiretsu Forum](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#45-keiretsu-forum)
46. [46. Mohr Davidow Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#46-mohr-davidow-ventures)
47. [47. Domain Associates](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#47-domain-associates)
48. [48. BlueRun Ventures](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#48-bluerun-ventures)
49. [49. Maveron](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#49-maveron)
50. [50. Scale Venture Partners](/blog/top-50-ai-machine-learning-vc-firms-in-california-2025#50-scale-venture-partners)

### 1. Accel

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1983 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Enterprise, FinTech, Consumer **Portfolio:** Middesk, Ethos, CleverTap, Sysdig, Podium **Investments:** 1830 **Exits:** 354 **Description:** Accel is an early and growth-stage venture capital firm that helps a global community of entrepreneurs achieve success through operational and strategic support. **Partner Contact:** Andrei Brasoveanu **Email:** abrasoveanu@accel.com **Website:** [www.accel.com](http://www.accel.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Accel on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/accel-vc)

### 2. Kleiner Perkins

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1972 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, FinTech, Healthcare, CloudTech, E-Commerce **Portfolio:** Glean, Teleport, Ring, PlanetScale **Investments:** 1347 **Exits:** 317 **Description:** Kleiner Perkins specializes in early-stage, incubation, and growth investments across technology and life sciences. **Partner Contact:** Bucky Moore **Email:** bucky@kpcb.com **Website:** [www.kleinerperkins.com](http://www.kleinerperkins.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Kleiner Perkins on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kleiner-perkins/)

### 3. Bessemer Venture Partners

**Location:** Redwood City, California **Founded:** 2011 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, Enterprise, Healthcare, FinTech, CloudTech **Portfolio:** Twitch, Guild Education, Alloy, LaunchDarkly **Investments:** 1257 **Exits:** 281 **Description:** Bessemer Venture Partners invests in early to late-stage companies across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare industries. **Partner Contact:** Byron Deeter **Email:** byron@bvp.com **Website:** [www.bvp.com](http://www.bvp.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Bessemer on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bessemer-venture-partners/)

### 4. Lightspeed Venture Partners

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 2000 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, CloudTech, E-Commerce **Portfolio:** Firework, WorkOS, Glean, Alloy **Investments:** 1148 **Exits:** 205 **Description:** Lightspeed Venture Partners focuses on early and growth-stage investments in the consumer, enterprise, and cleantech sectors. **Partner Contact:** Will Kohler **Email:** will@lsvp.com **Website:** [www.lsvp.com](http://www.lsvp.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Lightspeed on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners)

### 5. Index Ventures

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 1996 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Healthcare, FinTech **Portfolio:** CreativeX, Gtmhub, Temporal, Covariant **Investments:** 1053 **Exits:** 227 **Description:** Index Ventures partners with entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into global businesses, with a focus on technology and life sciences. **Partner Contact:** Neil Rimer **Email:** neil@indexventures.com **Website:** [www.indexventures.com](http://www.indexventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Index Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/index-ventures)

### 6. Khosla Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 2004 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, ClimateTech, Healthcare, Robotics, FinTech **Portfolio:** Imply, Mojo Vision, At-Bay, Vida Health **Investments:** 1027 **Exits:** 141 **Description:** Khosla Ventures backs entrepreneurs solving real-world problems with tech-driven innovation, particularly in clean tech, AI, and healthcare. **Partner Contact:** Justine Sink **Email:** jsink@khoslaventures.com **Website:** [www.khoslaventures.com](http://www.khoslaventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Khosla Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/1580955)

### 7. GV (formerly Google Ventures)

**Location:** Mountain View, California **Founded:** 2009 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, BioTech, FinTech, SaaS, Cybersecurity **Portfolio:** AngelList, Helium, Podium, Flatiron Health **Investments:** 971 **Exits:** 225 **Description:** GV supports bold startups with funding and access to Google’s deep resources in engineering, product, and data science. **Partner Contact:** Dave Munichiello **Email:** dave@gv.com **Website:** [www.gv.com](http://www.gv.com/) **LinkedIn:** [GV on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gv/)

### 8. Norwest Venture Partners

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1961 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Consumer **Portfolio:** Plaid, MindTickle, Zenoti, Celona **Investments:** 848 **Exits:** 177 **Description:** Norwest is a global VC and growth equity firm investing in tech, healthcare, and consumer sectors with long-term partnership in mind. **Partner Contact:** Katie Belding **Email:** kbelding@nvp.com **Website:** [www.nvp.com](http://www.nvp.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Norwest on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/norwest-venture-partners)

### 9. GGV Capital

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 2000 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, RetailTech, Healthcare, Consumer **Portfolio:** Chief, Slice, Handshake, BitSight **Investments:** 838 **Exits:** 125 **Description:** GGV Capital is a global VC firm that supports visionary founders scaling from seed stage to IPO and beyond. **Partner Contact:** Jeff Richards **Email:** jrichards@ggvc.com **Website:** [www.ggvc.com](http://www.ggvc.com/) **LinkedIn:** [GGV Capital on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/ggv-capital)

### 10. Greylock Partners

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1965 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Consumer, Cybersecurity, HR Tech **Portfolio:** Instabase, Baseten, Nauto, Workable **Investments:** 809 **Exits:** 245 **Description:** Greylock invests in early-stage companies shaping the future of work, commerce, data, and trust. **Partner Contact:** Reid Hoffman **Email:** rhoffman@greylock.com **Website:** [www.greylock.com](http://www.greylock.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Greylock on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/18077)

### 11. Venrock

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1969 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, BioTech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, FinTech **Portfolio:** Epic Sciences, Shape Security, Suki, Auditoria.AI **Investments:** 781 **Exits:** 267 **Description:** Venrock backs early-stage startups at the intersection of technology and healthcare, emphasizing science-led innovation. **Partner Contact:** Bong Koh **Email:** bkoh@venrock.com **Website:** [www.venrock.com](http://www.venrock.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Venrock on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/venrock)

### 12. Founders Fund

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2005 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SpaceTech, Consumer, DeepTech, FinTech **Portfolio:** The Boring Company, Material Security, IRL, Gecko Robotics **Investments:** 781 **Exits:** 136 **Description:** Founders Fund backs companies that aim to build revolutionary technologies and challenge the status quo. **Partner Contact:** Lauren Gross **Email:** lauren@foundersfund.com **Website:** [www.foundersfund.com](http://www.foundersfund.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Founders Fund on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-founders-fund)

### 13. Canaan Partners

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1987 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Healthcare, Consumer, Marketplaces **Portfolio:** Cuyana, Apex.AI, UrbanSitter, Quantum Circuits **Investments:** 731 **Exits:** 147 **Description:** Canaan Partners invests in early-stage visionary startups across healthcare and tech with a people-first approach. **Partner Contact:** Rich Boyle **Email:** rboyle@canaan.com **Website:** [www.canaan.com](http://www.canaan.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Canaan Partners on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/canaan-partners)

### 14. Menlo Ventures

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 1976 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Healthcare, Marketplaces **Portfolio:** Heap, Netlify, BitSight, Wristcam **Investments:** 717 **Exits:** 167 **Description:** Menlo Ventures partners with innovative companies across the technology spectrum from inception to IPO. **Partner Contact:** Tyler Sosin **Email:** tyler@menlovc.com **Website:** [www.menlovc.com](http://www.menlovc.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Menlo Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/menlo-ventures)

### 15. Redpoint Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1999 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Developer Tools, FinTech, Healthcare **Portfolio:** Guild Education, LaunchDarkly, Heap, PsiQuantum **Investments:** 710 **Exits:** 160 **Description:** Redpoint supports visionary founders building transformative companies in AI, cloud, and consumer sectors. **Partner Contact:** Scott Raney **Email:** sraney@redpoint.com **Website:** [www.redpoint.com](http://www.redpoint.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Redpoint on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/redpointventures)

### 16. Foundation Capital

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1995 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, Cybersecurity, HealthTech **Portfolio:** Skyflow, Mode Analytics, CoverWallet, Arize AI **Investments:** 670 **Exits:** 157 **Description:** Foundation Capital is a people-first VC firm helping founders build world-changing companies in enterprise and emerging tech. **Partner Contact:** Jonathan Ehrlich **Email:** jehrlich@foundationcap.com **Website:** [www.foundationcapital.com](http://www.foundationcapital.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Foundation Capital on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-capital)

### 17. Benchmark

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 1995 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Marketplace, Social, Gaming **Portfolio:** Hipcamp, Timescale, AcuityMD, Sailthru **Investments:** 653 **Exits:** 177 **Description:** Benchmark is known for backing iconic early-stage startups and offering deep founder support without operating partners. **Partner Contact:** Chetan Puttagunta **Email:** chetan@benchmark.com **Website:** [www.benchmark.com](http://www.benchmark.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Benchmark on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-vc)

### 18. Mayfield Fund

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1969 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, BioTech, Enterprise, SaaS, Healthcare **Portfolio:** Mirvie, Endpoint Health, Portworx, TRIPP **Investments:** 622 **Exits:** 182 **Description:** Mayfield invests early in values-driven entrepreneurs building bold, impactful companies across enterprise and consumer sectors. **Partner Contact:** Ursheet Parikh **Email:** uparikh@mayfield.com **Website:** [www.mayfield.com](http://www.mayfield.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Mayfield Fund on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/mayfield-fund)

### 19. True Ventures

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 2005 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Consumer, IoT, HealthTech **Portfolio:** Ring, Gradle, LoanSnap, Copper **Investments:** 621 **Exits:** 105 **Description:** True Ventures champions creative founders building products at the intersection of tech, humanity, and design. **Partner Contact:** Jon Callaghan **Email:** jon@trueventures.com **Website:** [www.trueventures.com](http://www.trueventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [True Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-ventures)

### 20. CRV (Charles River Ventures)

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1970 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, Consumer, Healthcare **Portfolio:** Squire, Cybereason, Gtmhub, Zip **Investments:** 620 **Exits:** 152 **Description:** CRV backs early-stage companies with big ambitions in software, AI, and consumer applications. **Partner Contact:** Devdutt Yullerkar **Email:** devdutt@crv.com **Website:** [www.crv.com](http://www.crv.com/) **LinkedIn:** [CRV on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charles-river-ventures)

### 21. DCM Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1996 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Healthcare, E-Commerce, Robotics **Portfolio:** Pony.ai, Medable, Roomi, Eaze **Investments:** 604 **Exits:** 128 **Description:** DCM Ventures is an early-stage global VC firm investing in bold founders in the U.S., China, and Japan, particularly those shaping the future of mobile, AI, and health. **Partner Contact:** David Chao **Email:** dchao@dcm.com **Website:** [www.dcm.com](http://www.dcm.com/) **LinkedIn:** [DCM Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/dcm)

### 22. Bain Capital Ventures

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 1984 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, Cybersecurity, CloudTech **Portfolio:** Sysdig, Recharge, Hightouch, FOSSA **Investments:** 564 **Exits:** 114 **Description:** Backed by Bain Capital, this fund supports founders from seed to growth across commerce infrastructure, SaaS, and deep tech. **Partner Contact:** Stefan Cohen **Email:** stefancohen@baincapitalventures.com **Website:** [www.baincapitalventures.com](http://www.baincapitalventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [BCV on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bain-capital-ventures/)

### 23. Felicis Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 2006 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Robotics **Portfolio:** Verkada, TestBox, Happiest Baby, Survios **Investments:** 556 **Exits:** 152 **Description:** Felicis backs founders building iconic companies in frontier tech, AI/ML, SaaS, and healthcare, with a unique founder-first philosophy. **Partner Contact:** Victoria Treyger **Email:** victoria@felicis.com **Website:** [www.felicis.com](http://www.felicis.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Felicis on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/felicis-ventures)

### 24. Highland Capital Partners

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1988 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Logistics **Portfolio:** Malwarebytes, Reachdesk, YipitData, Stellar Cyber **Investments:** 488 **Exits:** 145 **Description:** Highland Capital Partners focuses on early and growth-stage tech investments with a strong presence in security, health, and enterprise innovation. **Partner Contact:** Will O'Brien **Email:** will@hcp.com **Website:** [www.hcp.com](http://www.hcp.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Highland Capital on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/15374)

### 25. Initialized Capital

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2012 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Developer Tools, E-Commerce, Robotics **Portfolio:** Formic, Berbix, AdQuick, IUNU **Investments:** 471 **Exits:** 80 **Description:** Co-founded by Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian, Initialized is known for writing the first check to game-changing startups across software, infra, and hardware. **Partner Contact:** Kim Cutler **Email:** kim@initialized.com **Website:** [www.initialized.com](http://www.initialized.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Initialized Capital on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/6355249)

### 26. Trinity Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1986 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, Consumer, Healthcare **Portfolio:** Arize AI, Serverless, Fieldwire, Gatsby, Thrive Causemetics **Investments:** 464 **Exits:** 140 **Description:** Trinity Ventures is an early-stage VC firm investing in passionate founders across software, consumer tech, and AI-driven platforms. **Partner Contact:** Noel Fenton **Email:** noel@trinityventures.com **Website:** [www.trinityventures.com](http://www.trinityventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Trinity Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/trinity-ventures)

### 27. DCVC (Data Collective)

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2011 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, DeepTech, BioTech, Robotics, CloudTech **Portfolio:** Gro Intelligence, Agility Robotics, Qumulo, DroneDeploy **Investments:** 452 **Exits:** 95 **Description:** DCVC invests in deep tech founders using AI and data to solve trillion-dollar real-world problems, from healthcare to space. **Partner Contact:** Kelly Chen **Email:** kelly@dcvc.com **Website:** [www.dcvc.com](http://www.dcvc.com/) **LinkedIn:** [DCVC on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-collective)

### 28. Social Starts

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2012 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, HealthTech, MarTech, EdTech **Portfolio:** IRIS.TV, GYANT, Digbi Health, Classkick **Investments:** 433 **Exits:** 60 **Description:** Social Starts focuses on early-stage investments in startups using data and machine learning to transform healthcare, work, and media. **Partner Contact:** Mike Edelhart **Email:** mike@socialstarts.com **Website:** [www.socialstarts.com](http://www.socialstarts.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Social Starts on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-starts)

### 29. InterWest Partners

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1979 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** SaaS, AdTech, E-Commerce, Big Data **Portfolio:** Cuyana, Knotch, Cheetah Digital **Investments:** 425 **Exits:** 121 **Description:** InterWest invests across sectors but has a strong legacy in tech-enabled consumer and software companies, with a collaborative founder-first approach. **Partner Contact:** Keval Desai **Email:** kdesai@interwest.com **Website:** [www.interwest.com](http://www.interwest.com/) **LinkedIn:** [InterWest Partners on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/interwest-partners)

### 30. Headline

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 1998 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, E-Commerce, Developer Tools **Portfolio:** StackShare, Grin, Avoma, UXCam, NGINX **Investments:** 418 **Exits:** 70 **Description:** Headline is a global venture firm investing across geographies and sectors, including cutting-edge AI applications, with operational expertise and local presence. **Partner Contact:** Christian Miele **Email:** christian.miele@eventures.vc **Website:** [www.headline.com](http://www.headline.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Headline on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/headlinevc)

### 31. Social Capital

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 2011 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, ClimateTech, Healthcare, SaaS, FinTech **Portfolio:** Aclima, Syapse, HealthJoy, UrbanFootprint, RideOS **Investments:** 417 **Exits:** 76 **Description:** Social Capital partners with mission-driven founders solving global problems using technology. Their thesis-led investing approach backs transformative AI and health startups. **Partner Contact:** Alex Blum **Email:** alex@bp.socialcapital.com **Website:** [www.socialcapital.com](http://www.socialcapital.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Social Capital on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-capital-lp)

### 32. Shasta Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 2004 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Robotics, HealthTech, Consumer **Portfolio:** Starship Technologies, LeanData, Banyan Security, Beautiful.AI **Investments:** 402 **Exits:** 82 **Description:** Shasta Ventures is an early-stage venture firm investing in breakthrough ideas across AI, software, and health, with a strong product-focused philosophy. **Partner Contact:** Balaji Yelamanchili **Email:** balaji@shastaventures.com **Website:** [www.shasta.vc](http://www.shasta.vc/) **LinkedIn:** [Shasta Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shasta-ventures)

### 33. Uncork Capital

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2004 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, B, C, D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Marketplaces, Robotics, DeepTech **Portfolio:** Groove, DroneDeploy, Coder, UserGems, CodeSee **Investments:** 386 **Exits:** 98 **Description:** Uncork Capital is a seed-stage firm that supports bold founders in building category-defining businesses across enterprise AI and consumer platforms. **Partner Contact:** Susan Liu **Email:** susan@uncorkcapital.com **Website:** [www.uncorkcapital.com](http://www.uncorkcapital.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Uncork Capital on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorkcapital)

### 34. Sierra Ventures

**Location:** San Mateo, California **Founded:** 1982 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, MedTech, E-Commerce, CloudTech **Portfolio:** Reify Health, Lemonaid Health, SupportLogic, Yalo **Investments:** 386 **Exits:** 85 **Description:** Sierra Ventures invests globally in early-stage enterprise and AI-driven companies, offering deep operational support and access to its CXO network. **Partner Contact:** Ben Yu **Email:** byu@sierraventures.com **Website:** [www.sierraventures.com](http://www.sierraventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Sierra Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-ventures)

### 35. Western Technology Investment

**Location:** Portola Valley, California **Founded:** 1980 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, B, C, D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, HealthTech, Robotics, FinTech **Portfolio:** Affinity, Safe Security, Workspot, PlushCare **Investments:** 380 **Exits:** 126 **Description:** Western Technology Investment provides flexible venture debt and equity to early-stage, revenue-generating tech companies, supporting capital-efficient scaling. **Partner Contact:** Rudy Ruano **Email:** rudy@westerntech.com **Website:** [www.westerntech.com](http://www.westerntech.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Western Technology Investment on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-technology-investment)

### 36. Upfront Ventures

**Location:** Santa Monica, California **Founded:** 1996 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Consumer, RetailTech, Cybersecurity **Portfolio:** ChowNow, Parachute Home, Open Raven, Cordial, Invoca **Investments:** 380 **Exits:** 74 **Description:** Upfront Ventures focuses on early-stage investments with a strong presence in Southern California, supporting AI and infrastructure innovations across consumer and enterprise markets. **Partner Contact:** Dana Kibler **Email:** dana@upfront.com **Website:** [www.upfront.com](http://www.upfront.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Upfront Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/upfront-ventures)

### 37. IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1980 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Series B, C, D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Marketplace **Portfolio:** GitHub, Motive, Aledade, Podium, Checkr **Investments:** 369 **Exits:** 128 **Description:** IVP is a later-stage VC firm backing rapidly growing tech companies in enterprise SaaS, AI-driven analytics, and consumer platforms. **Partner Contact:** Alex Lim **Email:** alim@ivp.com **Website:** [www.ivp.com](http://www.ivp.com/) **LinkedIn:** [IVP on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivpvc)

### 38. GSR Ventures

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 2004 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, HealthTech, Logistics, Developer Tools **Portfolio:** Medable, PolySign, Plus, DeepMap, AppliedVR **Investments:** 354 **Exits:** 22 **Description:** GSR Ventures backs AI-first startups across healthcare, logistics, and deep tech sectors, with a focus on U.S. and China-based founders. **Partner Contact:** Sunny Kumar **Email:** sunnykumar@gsrventures.com **Website:** [www.gsrventures.com](http://www.gsrventures.com/) **LinkedIn:** [GSR Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gsrventures)

### 39. Floodgate

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 2006 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, ClimateTech, Enterprise, Productivity **Portfolio:** Vendia, Mixmax, Pantheon, Workboard, Praxis **Investments:** 351 **Exits:** 90 **Description:** Floodgate is a micro-VC fund investing at the inception stage in category-defining companies at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and impact. **Partner Contact:** Arjun Chopra **Email:** arjun@floodgate.com **Website:** [www.floodgate.com](http://www.floodgate.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Floodgate on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/floodgate)

### 40. Morgenthaler Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1968 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–D **Sector Focus:** TravelTech, Transportation, AdTech **Portfolio:** ADARA, Automatic **Investments:** 347 **Exits:** 102 **Description:** Morgenthaler Ventures is a legacy venture fund that has supported transformative technology companies across travel, analytics, and digital platforms. **Partner Contact:** Gary Little **Email:** glittle@morgenthaler.com **Website:** [www.morgenthaler.com](http://www.morgenthaler.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Morgenthaler Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/morgenthaler)

### 41. Sutter Hill Ventures

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1964 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Developer Tools, Big Data **Portfolio:** Sigma Computing, Clumio, Ghost, Astera Labs **Investments:** 312 **Exits:** 94 **Description:** Sutter Hill Ventures has a deep legacy in enterprise software and has backed category-defining AI/ML and cloud infrastructure startups through hands-on incubation. **Partner Contact:** Keith Loebner **Email:** keith@shv.com **Website:** [www.shv.com](http://www.shv.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Sutter Hill Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutterhillventures)

### 42. Meritech Capital Partners

**Location:** Palo Alto, California **Founded:** 1999 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Series B, C, D **Sector Focus:** SaaS, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Developer Tools **Portfolio:** Filevine, Glint, ExtraHop Networks **Investments:** 312 **Exits:** 125 **Description:** Meritech Capital focuses on later-stage investments in breakout enterprise SaaS and AI infrastructure companies. **Partner Contact:** Rob Ward **Email:** rward@meritechcapital.com **Website:** [www.meritechcapital.com](http://www.meritechcapital.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Meritech on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/meritech-capital-partners)

### 43. Ignition Partners

**Location:** Los Altos, California **Founded:** 2000 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, CloudTech, B2B Software **Portfolio:** Moz, Skytap, The/Studio, KenSci **Investments:** 312 **Exits:** 90 **Description:** Ignition Partners invests in intelligent enterprise and AI infrastructure startups helping redefine productivity and cloud-native systems. **Partner Contact:** Nick Sturiale **Email:** nick@ignitionpartners.com **Website:** [www.ignition.vc](http://www.ignition.vc/) **LinkedIn:** [Ignition Partners on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-partners)

### 44. Liquid 2 Ventures

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2015 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, Healthcare, SaaS, Logistics **Portfolio:** Overjet, WorkRamp, Logixboard, Dexterity, Berbix **Investments:** 311 **Exits:** 28 **Description:** Founded by NFL legend Joe Montana, Liquid 2 Ventures is a seed-stage fund focused on AI-powered vertical SaaS and deep tech across industries. **Partner Contact:** Michael Ma **Email:** mm@liquid2.vc **Website:** [www.liquid2.vc](http://www.liquid2.vc/) **LinkedIn:** [Liquid 2 Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/liquid-2-ventures)

### 45. Keiretsu Forum

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 2000 **Fund Type:** Angel Network **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–D **Sector Focus:** HealthTech, Hospitality, FinTech, SpaceTech **Portfolio:** Vita Inclinata, MOGL, Kineta **Investments:** 307 **Exits:** 33 **Description:** Keiretsu Forum is one of the largest global angel networks, investing in early-stage startups with strong health, aerospace, and consumer applications. **Partner Contact:** Matthew Le Merle **Email:** matthew@keiretsuforum.com **Website:** [www.keiretsuforum.com](http://www.keiretsuforum.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Keiretsu Forum on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keiretsu-forum)

### 46. Mohr Davidow Ventures

**Location:** San Mateo, California **Founded:** 1983 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–D **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, CloudTech, SaaS, Developer Tools **Portfolio:** Webscale, Liquibase, doxo **Investments:** 304 **Exits:** 80 **Description:** Mohr Davidow Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in enterprise infrastructure and software, with a strong focus on scalable AI and automation technologies. **Partner Contact:** Jon Feiber **Email:** jdf@mdv.com **Website:** [www.mdv.com](http://www.mdv.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Mohr Davidow Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdv)

### 47. Domain Associates

**Location:** San Diego, California **Founded:** 1985 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–D **Sector Focus:** BioTech, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices **Portfolio:** Axial Biotherapeutics **Investments:** 303 **Exits:** 90 **Description:** Domain Associates is a life sciences-focused venture fund, specializing in companies at the intersection of biotechnology and digital health. **Partner Contact:** Brian Halak **Email:** halak@domainvc.com **Website:** [www.domainvc.com](http://www.domainvc.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Domain Associates on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/domain-associates)

### 48. BlueRun Ventures

**Location:** Menlo Park, California **Founded:** 1998 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, SaaS **Portfolio:** Hello Heart, FreeAgent CRM, Gennev **Investments:** 297 **Exits:** 38 **Description:** BlueRun Ventures backs early-stage consumer and enterprise startups focused on personal health, intelligent sales tools, and predictive AI platforms. **Partner Contact:** Jonathan Ebinger **Email:** jebinger@brv.com **Website:** [www.brv.com](http://www.brv.com/) **LinkedIn:** [BlueRun Ventures on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/34558)

### 49. Maveron

**Location:** San Francisco, California **Founded:** 1998 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, E-Commerce, Consumer, Health & Wellness **Portfolio:** Lovevery, Everlane, Thirty Madison, HopSkipDrive **Investments:** 283 **Exits:** 65 **Description:** Maveron is a consumer-only VC firm investing in products and platforms that empower individuals, with increasing investment in AI-driven personalization. **Partner Contact:** Elise Hebb **Email:** ehebb@maveron.com **Website:** [www.maveron.com](http://www.maveron.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Maveron on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/maveron-llc)

### 50. Scale Venture Partners

**Location:** Foster City, California **Founded:** 2000 **Fund Type:** Venture Fund **Fund Stage:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A **Sector Focus:** AI/ML, SaaS, Cybersecurity, CloudTech **Portfolio:** AppOmni, Pantheon, Abstract, Expel **Investments:** 282 **Exits:** 74 **Description:** Scale Venture Partners focuses on intelligent business software and cybersecurity, with a portfolio rooted in automation and AI-driven infrastructure. **Partner Contact:** Stephan Eberle **Email:** stephan@scalevp.com **Website:** [www.scalevp.com](http://www.scalevp.com/) **LinkedIn:** [Scale Venture Partners on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/scale-venture-partners)

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