# Top 50 VC firms in California investing in Information Technology

- url: https://www.tryplox.com/blog/top-50-vc-firms-in-california-investing-in-information-technology
- date: May 26, 2025
- tags: Investors
- excerpt: Plox makes document sharing, signing, and tracking fast, simple, and frustration-free. No learning curve. No bloat. Just the essentials.

This is our list of the Top 50 VC firms in California investing in Information Technology in 2025, with contact details, portfolio companies, and the rest of the particulars for each one.

## Accel

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), Developer Tools, E-Commerce, CloudTech, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Marketplace, Enterprise Partner Name: Andrei Brasoveanu Partner Email: abrasoveanu@accel.com Portfolio Companies: Middesk, Ethos, CleverTap, Vivun, Instabug, MindTickle, Chief, Sysdig, Podium, Aura, Birchbox, SeatGeek, Algolia, Airbyte, G2, Checkr, Vectra, Vox Media, Mux, Headway 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: 1,830 Number of Exits: 354

Website: [www.accel.com](https://www.accel.com/) Twitter: [@accel](http://twitter.com/accel) LinkedIn: [Accel on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/accel-vc) Facebook: [Accel on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/accel)

## Kleiner Perkins

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), SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, CloudTech, Developer Tools, Big Data & Analytics, Consumer Electronics, ClimateTech & CleanTech Partner Name: Bucky Moore Partner Email: bucky@kpcb.com Portfolio Companies: Glean, Esusu Financial, Teleport, Ring, Handshake, Moveworks, IRL, PlanetScale, Transcarent, Watershed, Autograph, Peek, FullStory, SpinLaunch, Incorta, RudderStack, Subject, Dispatch, Zumper, Dexterity 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: 1,347 Number of Exits: 317

Website: [www.kleinerperkins.com](https://www.kleinerperkins.com/) Twitter: [@kleinerperkins](https://twitter.com/kleinerperkins) LinkedIn: [Kleiner Perkins on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kleiner-perkins/) Facebook: [Kleiner Perkins on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kleinerperkinsprofile/)

## 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, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Developer Tools, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, CloudTech, Marketplace, E-Commerce, Enterprise Partner Name: Byron Deeter Partner Email: byron@bvp.com 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 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: 1,257 Number of Exits: 281

Website: [www.bvp.com](https://www.bvp.com/) Twitter: [@bessemervp](http://twitter.com/bessemervp) LinkedIn: [Bessemer Venture Partners on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bessemer-venture-partners/)

## 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, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), CloudTech, Developer Tools, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Enterprise Partner Name: Will Kohler Partner Email: will@lsvp.com 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 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: 1,148 Number of Exits: 205

Website: [www.lsvp.com](https://www.lsvp.com/) Twitter: [@lightspeedvp](http://twitter.com/lightspeedvp) LinkedIn: [Lightspeed Venture Partners on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners) Facebook: [Lightspeed on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Lightspeed)

## 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), Developer Tools, Healthcare, CloudTech, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Information Technology Partner Name: Neil Rimer Partner Email: neil@indexventures.com 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 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: 1,053 Number of Exits: 227

Website: [www.indexventures.com](https://www.indexventures.com/) Twitter: [@indexventures](http://twitter.com/indexventures) LinkedIn: [Index Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/index-ventures)

## 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), ClimateTech & CleanTech, BioTech, FinTech, SaaS, Healthcare, Developer Tools, CloudTech, Marketplace, Energy 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 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: 1,027 Number of Exits: 141

Website: [www.khoslaventures.com](https://www.khoslaventures.com/) Twitter: [@khoslaventures](https://twitter.com/khoslaventures) LinkedIn: [Khosla Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/1580955) Facebook: [Khosla Ventures on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/khoslaventures)

## GV

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), FinTech, Healthcare, SaaS, BioTech, Developer Tools, Information Technology, CloudTech, Logistics, E-Commerce 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 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](https://www.gv.com/) Twitter: [@gvteam](https://twitter.com/gvteam) LinkedIn: [GV on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gv/) Facebook: [GV on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GoogleVentures)

## Norwest Venture Partners

Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Fund Focus (Sectors): SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Goods, HR Tech, Big Data & Analytics, E-Commerce, CloudTech 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 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](https://www.nvp.com/) Twitter: [@NorwestVP](http://twitter.com/NorwestVP) LinkedIn: [Norwest Venture Partners on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/norwest-venture-partners)

## GGV Capital

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), FinTech, Healthcare, E-Commerce, CloudTech, Developer Tools, Big Data & Analytics, RetailTech 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 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](https://www.ggvc.com/) Twitter: [@ggvcapital](http://twitter.com/ggvcapital) LinkedIn: [GGV Capital on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/ggv-capital) Facebook: [GGV Capital on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ggvcapital)

## Greylock

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), FinTech, CloudTech, Developer Tools, Big Data & Analytics, Consumer, E-Commerce, Healthcare, 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 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](https://www.greylock.com/) Twitter: [@greylockvc](http://twitter.com/greylockvc) LinkedIn: [Greylock on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/18077) Facebook: [Greylock on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Greylock)

## Venrock

Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Fund Focus (Sectors): BioTech, Healthcare, Life Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Medical Device, Developer Tools, SaaS 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 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](https://www.venrock.com/) Twitter: [@Venrock](http://twitter.com/Venrock) LinkedIn: [Venrock on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/venrock) Facebook: [Venrock on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/venrock)

## Founders Fund

Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Fund Focus (Sectors): Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software, E-Sports (Gaming), Construction Tech, Infrastructure, Transportation, FinTech, Information Technology 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 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](https://www.foundersfund.com/) Twitter: [@foundersfund](http://twitter.com/foundersfund) LinkedIn: [Founders Fund on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-founders-fund) Facebook: [Founders Fund on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/foundersfund)

## Canaan Partners

Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Fund Focus (Sectors): E-Commerce, Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transportation, Logistics, Robotics, Consumer, RetailTech, Construction Tech, PropTech, Risk Management, Software, FinTech, Information Technology 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 Location: Menlo Park, California Fund Description: Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders with big, market-shifting ideas. Founding Year: 1987 Number of Investments: 731 Number of Exits: 147

Website: [www.canaan.com](https://www.canaan.com/) Twitter: [@canaanpartners](https://twitter.com/canaanpartners) LinkedIn: [Canaan Partners on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/canaan-partners) Facebook: [Canaan Partners on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/CanaanPartners)

## Menlo Ventures

Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Fund Focus (Sectors): Big Data & Analytics, Developer Tools, Enterprise, Productivity Tools, Software, Information Technology 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 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](https://www.menlovc.com/) Twitter: [@menloventures](http://twitter.com/menloventures) LinkedIn: [Menlo Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/menlo-ventures) Facebook: [Menlo Ventures on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/menloventures)

## Redpoint Ventures

Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Fund Focus (Sectors): EdTech, Big Data & Analytics, Developer Tools, Enterprise, Productivity Tools, Software, B2B, Information Technology 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 Location: Menlo Park, California Fund Description: Redpoint Ventures partners with 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](https://www.redpoint.com/) Twitter: [@redpointvc](http://twitter.com/redpointvc) LinkedIn: [Redpoint Ventures on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/redpointventures) Facebook: [Redpoint Ventures on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/RedpointVC)

## 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: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Big Data & Analytics, FinTech Investments: 670 Exits: 157 Description: Foundation Capital is a venture capital firm made up of former entrepreneurs, focused on helping early-stage technology companies grow and scale. Partner Contact: Jonathan Ehrlich Email: jehrlich@foundationcap.com Website: [www.foundationcapital.com](https://www.foundationcapital.com/) LinkedIn: [Foundation Capital LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-capital) Twitter: [@FoundationCap](https://twitter.com/FoundationCap) Facebook: [Foundation Capital Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/foundationcap/)

## Benchmark

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 1995 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Big Data & Analytics, Software Investments: 653 Exits: 177 Description: Benchmark focuses on early-stage venture investing in mobile, marketplaces, social, infrastructure, and enterprise software. Partner Contact: Chetan Puttagunta Email: chetan@benchmark.com Website: [www.benchmark.com](https://www.benchmark.com/) LinkedIn: [Benchmark LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-vc) Twitter: [@benchmark](https://twitter.com/benchmark) Facebook: [Benchmark Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Benchmark)

## Mayfield Fund

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 1969 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, AI/ML, BioTech, SaaS, Cybersecurity Investments: 622 Exits: 182 Description: Mayfield is a global VC firm focusing on inception and early-stage investing in enterprise, consumer, and engineering biology companies. Partner Contact: Ursheet Parikh Email: uparikh@mayfield.com Website: [www.mayfield.com](https://www.mayfield.com/) LinkedIn: [Mayfield Fund LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mayfield-fund) Twitter: [@MayfieldFund](https://twitter.com/MayfieldFund) Facebook: [Mayfield Fund Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MayfieldFund)

## 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: Information Technology, AI/ML, SaaS, Consumer Electronics, Developer Tools Investments: 621 Exits: 105 Description: True Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. Partner Contact: Jon Callaghan Email: jon@trueventures.com Website: [www.trueventures.com](https://www.trueventures.com/) LinkedIn: [True Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-ventures) Twitter: [@trueventures](http://twitter.com/trueventures) Facebook: [True Ventures Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/trueventures)

## CRV

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: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Developer Tools, Consumer Investments: 620 Exits: 152 Description: CRV is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage investments in technology companies. Partner Contact: Devdutt Yullerkar Email: devdutt@crv.com Website: [www.crv.com](https://www.crv.com/) LinkedIn: [CRV LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charles-river-ventures) Twitter: [@CRV](http://twitter.com/CRV) Facebook: [CRV Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/CharlesRiverVentures)

## DCM Ventures

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 1996 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, E-Commerce Investments: 604 Exits: 128 Description: DCM Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the mobile, consumer internet, communications, and service sectors. Partner Contact: David Chao Email: dchao@dcm.com Website: [www.dcm.com](https://www.dcm.com/) LinkedIn: [DCM Ventures LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/dcm) Twitter: [@DCM_VC](http://twitter.com/DCM_VC) Facebook: [DCM Ventures Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/dcmvc)

## 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: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, CloudTech, Cybersecurity Investments: 564 Exits: 114 Description: Bain Capital Ventures invests in seed to growth-stage startups that use technology to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones. Partner Contact: Stefan Cohen Email: stefancohen@baincapitalventures.com Website: [www.baincapitalventures.com](https://www.baincapitalventures.com/) LinkedIn: [Bain Capital Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bain-capital-ventures/) Twitter: [@BainCapVC](http://twitter.com/BainCapVC) Facebook: [Bain Capital Ventures Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/baincapitalventures/)

## Felicis Ventures

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 2006 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Developer Tools Investments: 556 Exits: 152 Description: Felicis invests in seed through Series C stage companies across multiple sectors, industries, and frontier tech. Partner Contact: Victoria Treyger Email: victoria@felicis.com Website: [www.felicis.com](https://www.felicis.com/) LinkedIn: [Felicis Ventures LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/felicis-ventures) Twitter: [@felicis](https://twitter.com/felicis) Facebook: [Felicis Ventures Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FelicisVentures/)

## 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: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, SaaS, FinTech, Big Data & Analytics Investments: 488 Exits: 145 Description: Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that offers seed, early, and growth-stage funding solutions. Partner Contact: Will O'Brien Email: will@hcp.com Website: [www.hcp.com](https://www.hcp.com/) LinkedIn: [Highland Capital Partners LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/15374) Twitter: [@highlandcapital](http://twitter.com/highlandcapital) Facebook: [Highland Capital Partners Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/HighlandCapitalPartners)

## Initialized Capital

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 2012 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Marketplace Investments: 471 Exits: 80 Description: Initialized Capital is an early-stage VC firm focused on helping software engineers and designers with their first seed checks. Partner Contact: Kim Cutler Email: kim@initialized.com Website: [www.initialized.com](https://www.initialized.com/) LinkedIn: [Initialized Capital LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/6355249) Twitter: [@Initialized](https://twitter.com/Initialized) Facebook: [Initialized Capital Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/InitializedCapital/)

## 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: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Investments: 464 Exits: 140 Description: Trinity Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm. Partner Contact: Noel Fenton Email: noel@trinityventures.com Website: [www.trinityventures.com](https://www.trinityventures.com/) LinkedIn: [Trinity Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trinity-ventures) Twitter: [@trinityventures](https://twitter.com/trinityventures) Facebook: [Trinity Ventures Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Menlo-Park-CA/Trinity-Ventures/106)

## DCVC

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: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), BioTech, ClimateTech & CleanTech, Robotics Investments: 452 Exits: 95 Description: DCVC backs entrepreneurs using Deep Tech to solve problems and multiply the benefits of capitalism for everyone while reducing its cost. Partner Contact: Kelly Chen Email: kelly@dcvc.com Website: [www.dcvc.com](https://www.dcvc.com/) LinkedIn: [DCVC LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-collective) Twitter: [@dcvc](http://twitter.com/dcvc) Facebook: [DCVC Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dcvc/)

## Social Starts

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 2012 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare, SaaS, Marketing (MarTech) Investments: 433 Exits: 60 Description: Social Starts is a venture capital partnership that focuses on the emerging science of individual health. Partner Contact: Mike Edelhart Email: mike@socialstarts.com Website: [www.socialstarts.com](https://www.socialstarts.com/) LinkedIn: [Social Starts LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-starts) Twitter: [@socialstarts](http://twitter.com/socialstarts) Facebook: [Social Starts Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/socialstarts/)

## 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: Information Technology, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Marketing (MarTech), Entertainment & Media Investments: 425 Exits: 121 Description: InterWest invests an average of about $7–15 million over the span of their involvement with each company in their portfolio. Partner Contact: Keval Desai Email: kdesai@interwest.com Website: [www.interwest.com](https://www.interwest.com/) LinkedIn: [InterWest Partners LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/interwest-partners/) Twitter: [@interwestvc](http://twitter.com/interwestvc) Facebook: [InterWest Partners Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/InterWest-Partners/148946675136153)

## 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: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) Investments: 418 Exits: 70 Description: Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in winning teams across stages and geographies. Partner Contact: Christian Miele Email: christian.miele@eventures.vc Website: [www.headline.com](https://www.headline.com/) LinkedIn: [Headline LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/headlinevc/) Twitter: [@HeadlineVC](http://twitter.com/HeadlineVC)

## Social Capital

Location: Palo Alto, California Founded: 2011 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Investments: 417 Exits: 76 Description: Social Capital is a venture capital investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs at all stages. Partner Contact: Alex Blum Email: alex@bp.socialcapital.com Website: [www.socialcapital.com](https://www.socialcapital.com/) LinkedIn: [Social Capital LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-capital-lp/) Twitter: [@socialcapital](https://twitter.com/socialcapital) Facebook: [Social Capital Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/socialcapitallp)

## Shasta Ventures

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 2004 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Investments: 402 Exits: 82 Description: Shasta is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in enterprise. Partner Contact: Balaji Yelamanchili Email: balaji@shastaventures.com Website: [www.shasta.vc](https://www.shasta.vc/) LinkedIn: [Shasta Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shasta-ventures/) Twitter: [@shasta](http://twitter.com/shasta)

## Uncork Capital

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 2004 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Investments: 386 Exits: 98 Description: Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on SaaS, consumer, marketplaces, hardware, and new technology startups. Partner Contact: Susan Liu Email: susan@uncorkcapital.com Website: [www.uncorkcapital.com](https://www.uncorkcapital.com/) LinkedIn: [Uncork Capital LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorkcapital) Twitter: [@uncorkcap](http://twitter.com/uncorkcap) Facebook: [Uncork Capital Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/uncorkcapital/)

## Sierra Ventures

Location: San Mateo, California Founded: 1982 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), FinTech, Healthcare, SaaS Investments: 386 Exits: 85 Description: Sierra Ventures is an early-stage venture firm investing globally with a focus on next generation enterprise and emerging technologies. Partner Contact: Ben Yu Email: byu@sierraventures.com Website: [www.sierraventures.com](https://www.sierraventures.com/) LinkedIn: [Sierra Ventures LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-ventures) Twitter: [@sierra_ventures](http://twitter.com/sierra_ventures)

## Western Technology Investment

Location: Portola Valley, California Founded: 1980 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), FinTech, Healthcare, SaaS Investments: 380 Exits: 126 Description: Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. Partner Contact: Rudy Ruano Email: rudy@westerntech.com Website: [www.westerntech.com](https://www.westerntech.com/) LinkedIn: [Western Technology Investment LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-technology-investment/)

## Upfront Ventures

Location: Santa Monica, California Founded: 1996 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, Consumer Goods, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) Investments: 380 Exits: 74 Description: Upfront Ventures is the venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies. Partner Contact: Dana Kibler Email: dana@upfront.com Website: [www.upfront.com](https://www.upfront.com/) LinkedIn: [Upfront Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/upfront-ventures) Twitter: [@upfrontvc](http://twitter.com/upfrontvc) Facebook: [Upfront Ventures Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/upfrontvc)

## IVP

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 1980 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Investments: 369 Exits: 128 Description: IVP is a later-stage venture capital firm investing in rapidly-growing technology companies. Partner Contact: Alex Lim Email: alim@ivp.com Website: [www.ivp.com](https://www.ivp.com/) LinkedIn: [IVP LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivpvc) Twitter: [@ivp](https://twitter.com/ivp) Facebook: [IVP Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ivpvc)

## GSR Ventures

Location: Palo Alto, California Founded: 2004 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare, FinTech, CloudTech Investments: 354 Exits: 22 Description: GSR Ventures focuses on early-stage technology companies developing AI-enabled technology. Partner Contact: Sunny Kumar Email: sunnykumar@gsrventures.com Website: [www.gsrventures.com](https://www.gsrventures.com/) LinkedIn: [GSR Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gsrventures/)

## Floodgate

Location: Palo Alto, California Founded: 2006 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), CloudTech, FinTech, SaaS Investments: 351 Exits: 90 Description: Floodgate caters to digital businesses with early, seed, and later stage venture, and debt financing investments. Partner Contact: Arjun Chopra Email: arjun@floodgate.com Website: [www.floodgate.com](https://www.floodgate.com/) LinkedIn: [Floodgate LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/floodgate) Twitter: [@floodgatefund](https://www.twitter.com/floodgatefund)

## Sutter Hill Ventures

Location: Palo Alto, California Founded: 1964 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), CloudTech, SaaS, Developer Tools Investments: 312 Exits: 94 Description: Sutter Hill Ventures primarily invests in technology-based start-ups. Partner Contact: Keith Loebner Email: keith@shv.com Website: [www.shv.com](https://www.shv.com/) LinkedIn: [Sutter Hill Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutterhillventures) Twitter: [@shv](http://twitter.com/shv)

## Meritech Capital Partners

Location: Palo Alto, California Founded: 1999 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, CloudTech, Cybersecurity, Big Data & Analytics Investments: 312 Exits: 125 Description: Meritech Capital provides late-stage venture capital to technology companies. Partner Contact: Rob Ward Email: rward@meritechcapital.com Website: [www.meritechcapital.com](https://www.meritechcapital.com/) LinkedIn: [Meritech Capital Partners LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/meritech-capital-partners) Twitter: [@MeritechCapital](http://twitter.com/MeritechCapital) Facebook: [Meritech Capital Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/MeritechCapital)

## Liquid 2 Ventures

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 2015 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) Investments: 311 Exits: 28 Description: Liquid 2 Ventures provides technology startups with seed-stage investments. Partner Contact: Michael Ma Email: mm@liquid2.vc Website: [www.liquid2.vc](https://www.liquid2.vc/) LinkedIn: [Liquid 2 Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/liquid-2-ventures)

## Mohr Davidow Ventures

Location: San Mateo, California Founded: 1983 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, CloudTech, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics Investments: 304 Exits: 80 Description: Mohr Davidow invested in early-stage technology-based startups to create large new markets. Partner Contact: Jon Feiber Email: jdf@mdv.com Website: [www.mdv.com](https://www.mdv.com/) Twitter: [@MohrDavidow](http://twitter.com/MohrDavidow) LinkedIn: [Mohr Davidow Ventures LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/mdv)

## Maveron

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 1998 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Consumer, E-Commerce, Health & Wellness, SaaS Investments: 283 Exits: 65 Description: Maveron is a consumer-only venture capital firm that empowers consumers to live on their terms. Partner Contact: Elise Hebb Email: ehebb@maveron.com Website: [www.maveron.com](https://www.maveron.com/) Twitter: [@maveron](http://twitter.com/maveron) LinkedIn: [Maveron LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/maveron-llc) Facebook: [Maveron Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maveron/155165766148)

## Scale Venture Partners

Location: Foster City, California Founded: 2000 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, CloudTech, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) Investments: 282 Exits: 74 Description: Scale is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on intelligent business software. Partner Contact: Stephan Eberle Email: stephan@scalevp.com Website: [www.scalevp.com](https://www.scalevp.com/) Twitter: [@scalevp](http://twitter.com/scalevp) LinkedIn: [Scale Venture Partners LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/scale-venture-partners) Facebook: [Scale Venture Partners Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/scalevp)

## August Capital

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 1984 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity Investments: 282 Exits: 78 Description: August Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in growth capital and startup investments. Partner Contact: David Hornik Email: hornik@augustcap.com Website: [www.augustcap.com](https://www.augustcap.com/) Twitter: [@AugustCapital](http://twitter.com/AugustCapital) LinkedIn: [August Capital LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/august-capital)

## AME Cloud Ventures

Location: Palo Alto, California Founded: 2012 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Healthcare Investments: 274 Exits: 63 Description: AME Cloud Ventures invests in seed to later-stage tech companies building infrastructure and value chains around data. Partner Contact: Nick Adams Email: nick@amecloudventures.com Website: [www.amecloudventures.com](https://www.amecloudventures.com/) Twitter: [@AMECloudVC](http://twitter.com/AMECloudVC) LinkedIn: [AME Cloud Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ame-cloud-ventures) Facebook: [AME Cloud Ventures Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AME-Cloud-Ventures-127912004058296)

## Altos Ventures

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 1996 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, FinTech Investments: 268 Exits: 40 Description: Altos Ventures is a venture capital firm and registered investment advisor with more than $8 billion in regulated assets under management. Partner Contact: Jim Dai Email: jim@altos.vc Website: [www.altos.vc](https://www.altos.vc/) Twitter: [@altosvc](http://twitter.com/altosvc) LinkedIn: [Altos Ventures LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/395378) Facebook: [Altos Ventures Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/altosventures)

## DN Capital

Location: Menlo Park, California Founded: 2000 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Healthcare Investments: 263 Exits: 49 Description: DN Capital operates as an early-stage venture capital firm. Partner Contact: Nathalie Viana Email: nathalie@dncapital.com Website: [www.dncapital.com](https://www.dncapital.com/) Twitter: [@dncapital](http://twitter.com/dncapital) LinkedIn: [DN Capital LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/dn-capital) Facebook: [DN Capital Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/dncapital)

## Quiet Capital

Location: San Francisco, California Founded: 2017 Fund Type: Venture Fund Fund Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Sector Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), FinTech, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics Investments: 263 Exits: 11 Description: Quiet Capital is a technology investment firm based in the SF Bay Area with a presence in NYC, Seattle, and Miami. Partner Contact: David Gussmann Email: gussmann@quiet.com Website: [www.quiet.com](https://www.quiet.com/) Twitter: [@QuietCapital](https://twitter.com/QuietCapital) LinkedIn: [Quiet Capital LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quiet-capital)