Sequoia Capital

Founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, Sequoia Capital is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, and technology. The firm aims to collaborate with a select number of ambitious founders to help them build transformative companies. Sequoia Capital typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed stage, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage companies, and $10 million to $100 million in growth-stage firms. With a strong preference for being the first investor in profitable and rapidly growing companies, Sequoia seeks to partner with teams that have demonstrated successful products or services. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, with significant allocations in markets such as China, India, and Israel.

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle (Bailhe) Fradin

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director - India

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Christian Edler

Scout Partner

Carl Eschenbach

Venture Partner

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Patrick Grady

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Steven Ji

Partner, China

Wenji Jin

Managing Director

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner, Seed / Early

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Shmil Levy

Partner, Israel

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Shaun Maguire

Partner

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner, Seed / Early

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Michael Moritz

Managing Partner

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Kui Zhou

Partner, China

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Roelof Botha

Partner

Past deals in California

Gridware

Series A in 2025
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.

Alkira

Series C in 2024
Alkira Network is a developer of a network cloud that allows businesses to build and position multi-cloud network-as-a-service in minutes. The company's Network Cloud reinvents networking for the cloud era with hybrid and multi-cloud network connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end day-2 operational visibility, advanced controls, and governance. Alkira Network Cloud is based on Alkira Cloud Services Exchange™ solution with a global unified network infrastructure delivered as-a-service for easy and simple consumption. Just draw the network across users, sites, and clouds on an intuitive digital design canvas, provision it in one click, and start using it in minutes. Alkira’s solution is used by Fortune-100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and managed service providers. Amir Khan and Atif Khan established the company in San Jose, California in 2018.

Wiz

Series E in 2024
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.

Xaira Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing drug discovery and development through the application of artificial intelligence. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Xaira combines expertise in machine learning, extensive biological and clinical data generation, and robust therapeutic product development. By harnessing advanced AI techniques, the company aims to enhance the understanding of biological processes and improve the effectiveness of therapies. Xaira's approach encompasses all stages of drug discovery, striving to transform how diseases are treated and enabling clients to deliver innovative therapeutic solutions.

Meter

Venture Round in 2024
Meter is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing internet infrastructure for businesses. It focuses on building enterprise-grade networks that prioritize speed, accessibility, and security. Meter employs a full-stack approach, integrating purpose-built hardware with intuitive software and streamlined operations, allowing companies to operate on a modern and reliable network. The company’s system facilitates internet connectivity by installing wiring, routers, and wireless access points, optimizing existing hardware, and utilizing software to analyze logs based on devices, data, and applications. This comprehensive solution ensures that businesses can maintain secure and efficient wireless network systems.

Zum

Series E in 2024
Zūm is a provider of safe, efficient, and reliable child transportation for school districts and busy families. Zūm saves schools money and parents time by providing flexible transportation options through its network of highly vetted drivers and advanced scheduling, routing, and tracking technology. The company currently provides children’s transportation service in the San Francisco Bay Area, all of Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Zūm was founded in 2015 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Unity

Post in 2023
Unity Technologies is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in tools and services for interactive content development, particularly in the gaming industry. Established in 2004 by David Helgason, Joachim Ante, and Nicholas Francis, Unity is best known for its real-time 3D development platform. This platform empowers developers of all skill levels to create, operate, and monetize 3D visual content. Unity offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including game engines, asset stores, and cloud-based development resources, designed to simplify the development process and enhance user experience. The company also fosters a vibrant community of developers, providing support and resources to help them succeed in their creative endeavors.

Klu.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Klu.ai is a generative AI platform that simplifies the process of designing, deploying, and optimizing AI applications. The company integrates major large language models (LLMs) such as Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI, GPT-4, and over 15 other models, enabling rapid prompt/model experimentation, data gathering, and user feedback. The platform offers features like Klu Actions for content generation, business operations workflows, content analysis, and summarization, as well as optimization techniques for A/B testing and fine-tuning support for models like OpenAI's GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4. Klu.ai is committed to data privacy and security, providing data obfuscation and redaction features to protect sensitive information. Klu.ai is founded by Stephen M. Walker II in 2022 and is located in San Francisco, California.

Rockset

Series B in 2023
Rockset, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a serverless search and analytics engine that facilitates the creation of applications without the need for data pipelines or extensive data preparation. The platform operates directly on raw data, enabling users to seamlessly integrate and continuously sync new data from various sources. By utilizing familiar SQL, Rockset allows clients to perform hybrid searches and real-time analytics on diverse data types, including vector, text, geospatial, and JSON data, without the constraints of a fixed schema. This approach streamlines the data management process and enhances the efficiency of interactive data science applications.

Cortex

Series B in 2023
Cortex, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, develops an internal developer portal aimed at enhancing service quality and operational efficiency for software development teams. The platform provides an application suite that assists in cataloging and scoring microservices while streamlining documentation search, incident response, and service health audits. Cortex’s technology automates onboarding workflows by scanning potential microservices, mapping metadata, and inferring critical information like ownership and on-call rotations. This enables engineers to create essential production readiness checklists, conduct security audits, and assess both operational and development maturity, ultimately allowing developers to prioritize tasks that contribute to business growth.

Graphiant

Series B in 2023
Graphiant Inc. is a technology company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fremont, California. It specializes in developing software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at transforming enterprise networking. The company offers the Graphiant Network Edge, a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates seamless connectivity across enterprise WANs, hybrid clouds, network edges, and various clients and partners. Graphiant's technology combines the performance of traditional multiprotocol label switching with the agility of modern internet solutions, enabling network architects to design and implement enterprise-grade networks that keep pace with business demands.

Wiz

Series D in 2023
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.

Mad Street Den

Series C in 2023
Mad Street Den Inc. is a computer vision and artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with its headquarters in Fremont, California, and additional offices in Chennai and Bengaluru, India, and Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing MADstack, a cloud-based platform that offers a range of AI and computer vision modules, including features like object recognition, gaze tracking, emotion-expression detection, and 3D facial reconstruction. Its primary focus is on serving the retail industry, providing comprehensive solutions that enhance customer engagement across various channels, including online fashion, mobile gaming, and social media. Mad Street Den aims to build models of generalizable intelligence that can be applied meaningfully across different sectors, facilitating automation and operational improvements for its clients.

Zoo

Seed Round in 2023
Zoo is an infrastructure company that focuses on creating solutions for hardware design. Founded in 2021 and based in Inglewood, California, Zoo integrates various tools and technologies to support hardware designers. Its offerings include automation, websites, and applications that facilitate the development of innovative hardware design tools. By providing a cohesive platform, Zoo aims to enhance the capabilities available to developers in this sector, enabling a new generation of hardware design tools that share common functionalities.

Commons

Series A in 2022
Commons is a company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on enabling individuals to track, reduce, and offset the carbon emissions associated with their purchases. Founded in 2018, it offers a consumer-friendly application that provides practical tools for building a more sustainable lifestyle. Users can view their emissions in real-time, discover strategies for reduction, and access a selection of high-quality carbon offsets. By converting everyday purchases into opportunities for climate action, Commons aims to empower individuals and communities to manage their climate impact effectively and contribute to a more sustainable economy.

Stairwell

Series B in 2022
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.

Kumo.AI

Series B in 2022
Kumo.AI is a SaaS AI platform that allows anyone in an organization to tackle predictive problems in business. It enables all non-technical and technical users, regardless of ML experience, to traverse all the major steps of a best practice ML lifecycle. The platform's users can immediately tackle a wide variety of predictive problems all in a single sitting, in application areas such as new customer acquisition, customer loyalty and retention, personalization and next best action, entity resolution and knowledge graph curation, abuse detection, financial crime detection, generation of ML features for data science teams, and more. Kumo.AI was founded in 2021 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Verkada

Series D in 2022
Verkada Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical security solutions, providing a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various sectors, including healthcare, banking, education, retail, and government. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in London, Verkada's offerings include video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms. These products are integrated into a unified cloud-based platform, known as Command, which allows users to manage and access security footage, monitor real-time conditions, and address potential risks across multiple locations. By focusing on simplicity and scalability, Verkada aims to empower organizations to respond effectively to security challenges and workplace inefficiencies.

Zeet

Seed Round in 2022
Zeet is a developer-focused application platform established in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company simplifies the code deployment process by enabling users to deploy applications to various cloud providers, including AWS and GCP. Zeet's all-in-one DevOps software offers a cloud-native setup that allows clients to manage self-hosted open-source projects seamlessly. This functionality empowers developers to concentrate on product delivery rather than getting bogged down in complex deployment configurations.

Medallion

Series C in 2022
Medallion is a company that offers a network management platform tailored for the healthcare industry, focusing on simplifying the complex processes of licensing, credentialing, and payer enrollment. Founded in 2020 by Derek Lo and based in San Francisco, California, Medallion's all-in-one platform addresses the logistical challenges that healthcare providers and telemedicine companies face, enabling them to minimize time spent on administrative tasks. Key features of the platform include facilities for new licensing and renewals, primary source verification, continuing medical education tracking, and document management. By streamlining these processes, Medallion allows healthcare professionals to concentrate more on patient care rather than paperwork.

Middesk

Series B in 2022
Middesk, Inc. is an identity platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers automated business verification services and provides essential contextual information about various businesses. Its platform allows organizations to capture, verify, and monitor business credentials effectively, facilitating compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Additionally, Middesk notifies service providers of changes within their customer base, enabling them to maintain an accurate understanding of their clients and better address their needs. By centralizing the credentialing process, Middesk helps companies streamline onboarding and enhance operational efficiency while managing risk and compliance.

Meter

Series B in 2022
Meter is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing internet infrastructure for businesses. It focuses on building enterprise-grade networks that prioritize speed, accessibility, and security. Meter employs a full-stack approach, integrating purpose-built hardware with intuitive software and streamlined operations, allowing companies to operate on a modern and reliable network. The company’s system facilitates internet connectivity by installing wiring, routers, and wireless access points, optimizing existing hardware, and utilizing software to analyze logs based on devices, data, and applications. This comprehensive solution ensures that businesses can maintain secure and efficient wireless network systems.

Cribl

Series D in 2022
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.

Faire

Series G in 2022
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Doppler

Series A in 2022
Doppler is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in application management and secret management solutions for developers. Founded in 2018, its platform enables developers to efficiently manage API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs across various projects and programming languages. By offering secure storage and smart retrieval of sensitive data, Doppler enhances developer productivity while bolstering security measures within organizations. The platform also provides insights into potential security issues, allowing developers and security teams to maintain synchronization and security of application configurations across different devices and environments.

Seaplane IO

Series A in 2022
Seaplane IO Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, focused on developing a serverless cloud software system tailored for modern enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company enables developers to create and scale applications efficiently without the complexities of managing cloud infrastructure. Its platform supports both on-premises and cloud server deployments, allowing for deployment from any location worldwide. By facilitating multi-cloud and edge computing, Seaplane IO provides essential APIs, services, and support, empowering software developers to deliver optimized applications to users globally.

Lilt

Series C in 2022
Lilt, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise translation software. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lilt offers a comprehensive platform that integrates adaptive neural machine translation technology with an enterprise translation management system and professional translators. This solution enables organizations to effectively scale their translation programs, accelerate their go-to-market strategies, and enhance the global customer experience. Lilt serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies like Intel and consumer brands such as ASICS, as well as technology firms like Canva and DigitalOcean. The company also maintains additional offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dublin, Ireland, reflecting its global reach in providing professional translation services.

Kumo.AI

Series A in 2022
Kumo.AI is a SaaS AI platform that allows anyone in an organization to tackle predictive problems in business. It enables all non-technical and technical users, regardless of ML experience, to traverse all the major steps of a best practice ML lifecycle. The platform's users can immediately tackle a wide variety of predictive problems all in a single sitting, in application areas such as new customer acquisition, customer loyalty and retention, personalization and next best action, entity resolution and knowledge graph curation, abuse detection, financial crime detection, generation of ML features for data science teams, and more. Kumo.AI was founded in 2021 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Salt Security

Series D in 2022
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. The company's platform is designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to automatically identify and protect APIs. This solution learns the specific behaviors of a company's APIs without the need for configuration, enabling it to swiftly detect and block potential attackers. Founded in 2015 and initially known as SECful, Inc., the company rebranded to Salt Security in 2018. It aims to provide robust protection for modern applications that rely heavily on APIs, ensuring that clients can defend against evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

Productboard

Series D in 2022
Productboard, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on product management, designed to assist product teams in understanding customer needs and prioritizing development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic, Productboard provides a suite of tools that includes an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and prioritizing ideas, and a roadmap for sharing plans with stakeholders. The platform also features an interactive product portal where colleagues and customers can submit feedback and votes on potential features. This customer-centric approach enables organizations to align their teams and accelerate the process of bringing the right products to market.

Clipboard Health

Series C in 2022
Clipboard Health is a healthcare talent marketplace founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform connects nursing staff with medical facilities, allowing nurses to search for job opportunities that match their qualifications and preferences. Users can apply for positions with a single click, streamlining the job search process. Clipboard Health's comprehensive database features nursing and allied health jobs across the country, facilitating tailored job placements. This service aims to ensure that patients receive appropriate care by matching them with the right nursing professionals at the right time.

Athelas

Venture Round in 2022
Athelas, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in developing and manufacturing in-home blood analysis devices aimed at diagnosing infections, inflammations, and malignancies. Founded in 2002, Athelas has created a portable optical unit that analyzes blood samples from a single drop, providing diagnostic reports to monitor the immune system. The company's FDA-cleared device is designed to help chronically ill patients manage their health at home, offering additional monitoring for blood pressure, weight, glucose levels, and medication adherence. This technology enables patients to monitor their immunity and assists healthcare providers in the early detection of conditions such as leukemia and other inflammatory diseases. Athelas operates as a subsidiary of MerLion Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd.

CaptivateIQ

Series C in 2022
CaptivateIQ, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing and optimizing financial incentives, particularly through its sales commission platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, CaptivateIQ's software automates commission tracking by collecting and organizing data from various sources. It facilitates the creation of incentive plans, calculates payouts, and generates insightful reports to enhance sales performance, payroll, and accounting processes. The platform aims to reduce manual work, eliminate errors associated with traditional spreadsheets and legacy tools, and ultimately improve team morale and company performance by ensuring accurate and timely processing of commissions.

Clari

Series F in 2022
Clari Inc. operates a revenue operations platform that enhances efficiency and predictability in the sales process through automation and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the platform integrates data from various business systems, such as CRM, email, and marketing automation, to provide sales professionals with real-time insights into deal progress and activity. By organizing critical information around accounts and opportunities, Clari enables sales teams to make informed decisions, optimize their strategies, and effectively manage pipelines. The platform also includes predictive analytics capabilities that allow organizations to forecast revenue and reduce churn. Clari's services are utilized by numerous B2B companies, including notable firms like Qualtrics and Adobe, to streamline their revenue operations and improve overall business outcomes.

Bluerizon

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bluerizon is a software and online data-science platform that powering the intelligence layer of global markets to deliver actionable insights to businesses, consumers and retail traders. It allows its user to grow and scale their approach to the global markets by helping them making smarter, faster and better decisions. Also, It provides a large library of online courses, AI driven price predictions, analysis, normalised data, automation and many more. Bluerizon was launched in 2022 with a mission to create a financial freedom ecosystem for the world and dual-headquartered in Menlo Park, California and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Robust Intelligence

Series B in 2021
Robust Intelligence, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on enhancing the security and reliability of artificial intelligence systems. The company provides an automated platform designed to safeguard enterprises from AI security vulnerabilities by detecting and mitigating model threats. Its comprehensive solution includes proprietary red teaming, threat intelligence, and guardrails to ensure secure AI deployment in production. Robust Intelligence's platform features two key components: automated tests for pre-production models and quality assurance tests for in-production models. This dual approach enables clients to identify and eliminate contaminated data, thereby improving model performance in complex production environments.

Cortex

Series A in 2021
Cortex, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, develops an internal developer portal aimed at enhancing service quality and operational efficiency for software development teams. The platform provides an application suite that assists in cataloging and scoring microservices while streamlining documentation search, incident response, and service health audits. Cortex’s technology automates onboarding workflows by scanning potential microservices, mapping metadata, and inferring critical information like ownership and on-call rotations. This enables engineers to create essential production readiness checklists, conduct security audits, and assess both operational and development maturity, ultimately allowing developers to prioritize tasks that contribute to business growth.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Embark Trucks

Post in 2021
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.

Aurora

Post in 2021
Aurora is a self-driving vehicle company providing a platform that brings software and data services to operate passenger vehicles. To move both people and goods, the company develops Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services to operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and partners with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and Paccar. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI.

Medallion

Series B in 2021
Medallion is a company that offers a network management platform tailored for the healthcare industry, focusing on simplifying the complex processes of licensing, credentialing, and payer enrollment. Founded in 2020 by Derek Lo and based in San Francisco, California, Medallion's all-in-one platform addresses the logistical challenges that healthcare providers and telemedicine companies face, enabling them to minimize time spent on administrative tasks. Key features of the platform include facilities for new licensing and renewals, primary source verification, continuing medical education tracking, and document management. By streamlining these processes, Medallion allows healthcare professionals to concentrate more on patient care rather than paperwork.

Wiz

Series C in 2021
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.

Zum

Series D in 2021
Zūm is a provider of safe, efficient, and reliable child transportation for school districts and busy families. Zūm saves schools money and parents time by providing flexible transportation options through its network of highly vetted drivers and advanced scheduling, routing, and tracking technology. The company currently provides children’s transportation service in the San Francisco Bay Area, all of Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Zūm was founded in 2015 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Stairwell

Series A in 2021
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.

Untapped

Series C in 2021
Untapped is a diversity recruiting platform that allows companies to hire diverse teams. The platform integrates with Applicant Tracking Systems to help discover, attract, engage, and hire talents. Untapped was founded in 2017 by Adam Gefkovicz and Ben Herman and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

StreamNative

Series A in 2021
StreamNative offers an event streaming platform based on Apache Pulsar that enables companies to access enterprise data as real-time streams. Apache Pulsar acts as a real-time, fault-time, highly scalable and unified event streaming platform. It is widely adopted by many companies globally, from internet giants, gaming companies, IoT companies, financial institutes to many other enterprises. Unliked other legacy pubsub messaging system, Pulsar was born and developed for Cloud. Its architectural advantages and cloud-native design principles make it able to make high volume data available as an infinite real-time stream for consumption. The infinite real-time stream provides a unified view for both historic and real-time data. The infrastructure lets you build around a single central nervous system transmitting, storing and processing messages for the different systems and applications within your organization. By leveraging the Apache Pulsar technology, StreamNative Platform enables the leaders in industries such as gaming, financial services, blockchain, retail, logistics, manufacturing, media and IoT, move data from isolated legacy systems into one real-time event streaming platform where they can act on immediately. StreamNative was started by a team of Apache Pulsar and Apache BookKeeper PMC members, committers and contributors, who believe in event streams are the right foundation for enterprise data. Many of the team members have been working on Apache Pulsar for years, and have helped the leading internet giants successfully run Pulsar at scale. StreamNative is based in San Francisco, California. It also have offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen in China.

Cribl

Series C in 2021
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.

Open

Series A in 2021
Open helps restaurants grow their online sales. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Versa Networks

Series D in 2021
Versa Networks, Inc. is a company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) solutions with a focus on virtualized network functions and services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa aims to secure and simplify modern networks for enterprises and service providers. Their offerings include Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which integrates security and advanced networking capabilities, alongside a full-featured software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). Versa's platform supports multitenancy and sophisticated analytics, allowing deployment across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. This versatility helps organizations reduce costs associated with wide area networks and branch infrastructure. Thousands of customers globally rely on Versa to manage their networking and security needs.

Figma

Series E in 2021
Figma, Inc. is a design platform that provides an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool, facilitating collaboration among product teams. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Figma enables users to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Its features support various design tasks, including UI and UX design, wireframing, and visual brainstorming. The platform enhances productivity by allowing teams to work together in real-time, regardless of their location, making it easier to consolidate tools and streamline workflows. Figma aims to make design more accessible, serving a diverse clientele that includes companies like Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Thumbtack

Series I in 2021
Thumbtack, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various service sectors. The platform allows users to find and hire service providers for tasks such as moving, plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and event management, among others. With a network of around 300,000 local service businesses, Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them navigate project timelines and make informed hiring decisions. Established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify home management by enabling users to efficiently manage home-related tasks and improvements.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Salt Security

Series C in 2021
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. The company's platform is designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to automatically identify and protect APIs. This solution learns the specific behaviors of a company's APIs without the need for configuration, enabling it to swiftly detect and block potential attackers. Founded in 2015 and initially known as SECful, Inc., the company rebranded to Salt Security in 2018. It aims to provide robust protection for modern applications that rely heavily on APIs, ensuring that clients can defend against evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

Tessian

Series C in 2021
Tessian’s mission is to secure the human layer. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically stops data breaches and security threats caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise, and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia, Accel, March Capital, and Balderton, and has offices in San Francisco and London.

SnapDocs

Series D in 2021
Snapdocs, Inc. is a real estate technology firm based in San Francisco that specializes in creating a digital platform for mortgage closings. Founded in 2013, Snapdocs connects lenders, title companies, and notary signing agents to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the closing process. The platform automates interactions and workflows, allowing for streamlined operations and improved customer experiences. It offers features that enable lenders to adopt digital closings, providing flexibility in closing types, while also allowing title and escrow clients to automate their workflows. Notary signing agents can showcase their qualifications, and home buyers gain early access to their closing packages, fostering a smoother transaction. By leveraging advanced automation and AI technology, Snapdocs aims to simplify the complexities of mortgage closings, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for all participants involved.

Untapped

Series B in 2021
Untapped is a diversity recruiting platform that allows companies to hire diverse teams. The platform integrates with Applicant Tracking Systems to help discover, attract, engage, and hire talents. Untapped was founded in 2017 by Adam Gefkovicz and Ben Herman and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Cortex

Seed Round in 2021
Cortex, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, develops an internal developer portal aimed at enhancing service quality and operational efficiency for software development teams. The platform provides an application suite that assists in cataloging and scoring microservices while streamlining documentation search, incident response, and service health audits. Cortex’s technology automates onboarding workflows by scanning potential microservices, mapping metadata, and inferring critical information like ownership and on-call rotations. This enables engineers to create essential production readiness checklists, conduct security audits, and assess both operational and development maturity, ultimately allowing developers to prioritize tasks that contribute to business growth.

DeepScribe

Seed Round in 2021
DeepScribe Inc, established in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, offers an AI-powered medical scribe platform that automates the process of medical documentation for healthcare providers. The technology uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing to capture and transcribe clinical conversations in real time, extracting pertinent medical information and organizing it into cohesive medical notes. This fully automated solution alleviates the burden of documentation from clinicians, allowing them to concentrate on patient care. DeepScribe's user-friendly mobile application and its integrations with various electronic health record (EHR) vendors enhance the efficiency of capturing documentation, ultimately transforming the way healthcare providers deliver services.

Vim

Series B in 2021
Vim, Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops a platform that enhances the connection between patients and healthcare providers by offering online services for finding, scheduling, and receiving care. Its solutions include online booking and referral coordination, facilitating seamless communication and data sharing among health plans, patients, and a wide range of medical providers, from independent practitioners to large healthcare systems. Vim's platform integrates with electronic health records, enabling real-time access to patient data and insights at the point of care. By improving connectivity within clinical operations, Vim aims to support the delivery of affordable, high-quality healthcare.

Productboard

Series C in 2021
Productboard, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on product management, designed to assist product teams in understanding customer needs and prioritizing development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic, Productboard provides a suite of tools that includes an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and prioritizing ideas, and a roadmap for sharing plans with stakeholders. The platform also features an interactive product portal where colleagues and customers can submit feedback and votes on potential features. This customer-centric approach enables organizations to align their teams and accelerate the process of bringing the right products to market.

Pendulum Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. is a microbiome-focused company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing medical probiotics and prebiotics aimed at managing chronic illnesses, particularly type 2 diabetes. The company's flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, was introduced in 2020 and has demonstrated effectiveness in lowering blood sugar spikes and reducing A1C levels, as evidenced by published clinical trials. Pendulum utilizes evidence-based microbiome science and DNA sequencing to create targeted interventions, allowing clinicians to identify specific microbiome markers for disease treatment. Founded in 2013, Pendulum holds 13 patents and has 42 pending, with significant backing from prominent investors. The company sells its products online, focusing on improving healthcare through innovative microbiome therapies.

Streamlit

Series B in 2021
Streamlit, Inc. is a company that offers an open-source application framework specifically designed for data scientists and machine learning engineers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Streamlit enables users to develop and deploy data science applications quickly and efficiently. Its framework allows for the creation of custom applications that facilitate interaction with data models, significantly reducing the time required to build performant applications. By providing this resource, Streamlit supports businesses in leveraging their data more effectively through intuitive, user-friendly applications.

Middesk

Series A in 2021
Middesk, Inc. is an identity platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers automated business verification services and provides essential contextual information about various businesses. Its platform allows organizations to capture, verify, and monitor business credentials effectively, facilitating compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Additionally, Middesk notifies service providers of changes within their customer base, enabling them to maintain an accurate understanding of their clients and better address their needs. By centralizing the credentialing process, Middesk helps companies streamline onboarding and enhance operational efficiency while managing risk and compliance.

Wiz

Series B in 2021
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.

Stripe

Series H in 2021
Stripe, Inc. is a technology company that develops application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its offerings include a range of services such as a developer toolkit for payments, subscription management, and a routing engine for handling third-party payouts. Additionally, Stripe provides analytics tools for business insights, fraud detection, customizable payment forms, and an embeddable checkout solution that works across various devices. The company supports a wide array of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards, and caters to diverse sectors such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe operates in multiple international markets including Canada, the UK, Australia, and several European countries. The company also offers Stripe Capital, which provides businesses with flexible financing options based on their payment history, helping them manage cash flow and invest in growth.

Neeva

Series B in 2021
Neeva, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that operates an ad-free, private search engine designed to help users find relevant online content and personal files, such as emails and documents. Founded in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California, Neeva aims to provide a personalized search experience by integrating cloud services and delivering tailored results without the distractions of advertisements. The company was previously known as Anamika Inc. and rebranded to Neeva, Inc. in March 2019. Its platform emphasizes user privacy and effectiveness in information retrieval.

Doppler

Venture Round in 2021
Doppler is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in application management and secret management solutions for developers. Founded in 2018, its platform enables developers to efficiently manage API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs across various projects and programming languages. By offering secure storage and smart retrieval of sensitive data, Doppler enhances developer productivity while bolstering security measures within organizations. The platform also provides insights into potential security issues, allowing developers and security teams to maintain synchronization and security of application configurations across different devices and environments.

Clari

Series E in 2021
Clari Inc. operates a revenue operations platform that enhances efficiency and predictability in the sales process through automation and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the platform integrates data from various business systems, such as CRM, email, and marketing automation, to provide sales professionals with real-time insights into deal progress and activity. By organizing critical information around accounts and opportunities, Clari enables sales teams to make informed decisions, optimize their strategies, and effectively manage pipelines. The platform also includes predictive analytics capabilities that allow organizations to forecast revenue and reduce churn. Clari's services are utilized by numerous B2B companies, including notable firms like Qualtrics and Adobe, to streamline their revenue operations and improve overall business outcomes.

Aquarium

Seed Round in 2021
Aquarium Learning is an ML data management platform that helps to improve models by improving datasets. The company was founded in 202 and based in San Francisco, California.

Robinhood

Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online and mobile application-based discount stock brokerage that caters to self-directed investors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers commission-free trading in stocks, options, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrencies. It aims to democratize access to financial markets, encouraging users to manage their finances and invest through its user-friendly platform. Robinhood provides various services, including cryptocurrency trading, dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and recurring investments. The firm generates revenue by routing user orders to market makers for execution, enabling a modern financial services platform supported by proprietary technology. Robinhood operates as a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood

Venture Round in 2021
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online and mobile application-based discount stock brokerage that caters to self-directed investors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers commission-free trading in stocks, options, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrencies. It aims to democratize access to financial markets, encouraging users to manage their finances and invest through its user-friendly platform. Robinhood provides various services, including cryptocurrency trading, dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and recurring investments. The firm generates revenue by routing user orders to market makers for execution, enabling a modern financial services platform supported by proprietary technology. Robinhood operates as a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Zapier

Secondary Market in 2021
Zapier, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company that provides an online automation platform designed to connect web applications, enabling users to automate tasks and synchronize data with ease. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Zapier allows non-technical users to link various applications across numerous categories, including project management, customer support, email marketing, and e-commerce, among others. The platform empowers individuals and businesses to streamline their workflows by automating repetitive tasks, thus allowing users to focus on more complex activities that require human intervention. Additionally, Zapier offers a developer platform that enables users to integrate their own applications and APIs, further expanding the capabilities of the service.

Ironclad

Series D in 2020
Ironclad, Inc. develops a contracting platform that automates workflows and approvals to enhance contract processes for legal firms and businesses in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers software that provides self-help services, automated templates for various contracts, and e-signature capabilities while managing legal paperwork for early-stage and late-stage technology companies. The platform enables users to identify key terms and entities, convert contracts into code, and efficiently search, tag, and manage contracts as intelligence assets. This streamlining allows legal, sales, and operations teams to optimize how they create, store, and utilize contracts.

Commons

Seed Round in 2020
Commons is a company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on enabling individuals to track, reduce, and offset the carbon emissions associated with their purchases. Founded in 2018, it offers a consumer-friendly application that provides practical tools for building a more sustainable lifestyle. Users can view their emissions in real-time, discover strategies for reduction, and access a selection of high-quality carbon offsets. By converting everyday purchases into opportunities for climate action, Commons aims to empower individuals and communities to manage their climate impact effectively and contribute to a more sustainable economy.

Knocknock.TV

Venture Round in 2020
Knocknock.TV is a live streaming shopping platform that allows retailers to stream live from their store and sell now for free. As for the buyers, its platform allows them to ‘Window shop’ their favorite indie stores live-streaming from San Francisco + gain points when they livechat.

Graphiant

Series A in 2020
Graphiant Inc. is a technology company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fremont, California. It specializes in developing software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at transforming enterprise networking. The company offers the Graphiant Network Edge, a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates seamless connectivity across enterprise WANs, hybrid clouds, network edges, and various clients and partners. Graphiant's technology combines the performance of traditional multiprotocol label switching with the agility of modern internet solutions, enabling network architects to design and implement enterprise-grade networks that keep pace with business demands.

Wiz

Series A in 2020
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.

Salt Security

Series B in 2020
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. The company's platform is designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to automatically identify and protect APIs. This solution learns the specific behaviors of a company's APIs without the need for configuration, enabling it to swiftly detect and block potential attackers. Founded in 2015 and initially known as SECful, Inc., the company rebranded to Salt Security in 2018. It aims to provide robust protection for modern applications that rely heavily on APIs, ensuring that clients can defend against evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

Sourcegraph

Series C in 2020
Sourcegraph, Inc. is a company that develops a universal code search tool designed to enhance code discovery, code intelligence, and code change management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sourcegraph provides developers with the ability to quickly locate, understand, and manage code across growing codebases and diverse repositories. Its platform enables seamless navigation of code in any repository and branch through a web browser, allowing developers to maintain local context while working. This capability improves productivity, facilitates efficient code reviews and onboarding for new hires, and automates large-scale code changes. Sourcegraph serves a wide range of users, including startups, enterprises, developers, DevOps teams, site reliability engineers, and engineering leaders, thereby empowering them to focus on solving problems rather than struggling with code search.

Okay

Seed Round in 2020
Okay offers dashboards and user-friendly workflows for engineering leaders so they can run high-performing teams. Okay detects patterns in code reviews, calendars, and project trackers, that alert before the situation becomes harder to manage. They integrate with your usual tools and de-dup information about people and projects.

All Raise

Venture Round in 2020
All Raise is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to advancing the success of female founders and women in the venture capital industry. Established in 2017 by Stacey Bishop and Sarah Tavel, All Raise aims to create a more equitable future by providing women with access, guidance, and support for their professional growth. Through various programs, the organization empowers women to enhance their skills and networks, fostering a community that champions diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial and investment landscapes.

Observable

Series A in 2020
Observable, Inc. operates a platform that empowers users to code, collaborate, and share insights through interactive data visualization. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform enables developers to conduct exploratory data analysis, build custom dashboards, and create data applications using code. Unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Observable's approach allows for real-time collaboration in live notebooks, where users can iterate on data insights. The platform also includes an extensive library of reusable visualizations, catering to developers, data scientists, journalists, and educators. With features such as secure deployment, workspace management, and support for various programming languages, Observable facilitates the development of sophisticated data applications, enhancing users' ability to make informed decisions and communicate findings effectively.

Strava

Series F in 2020
Strava, Inc. is a mobile application and online platform tailored for runners and cyclists globally, fostering a vibrant community of athletes. Launched in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in locations like Hanover, New Hampshire, and London, Strava allows users to record their fitness activities, analyze performance, and engage in friendly competition. The platform offers a variety of features, including training plans, performance tracking, leaderboards, and workout analysis. It also provides tools such as personal heatmaps and real-time segments to enhance the training experience. Strava's services are accessible via iPhone, Android, and GPS devices, and the company sells apparel and accessories through its online store. By connecting athletes worldwide, Strava transforms fitness into a more social and motivating endeavor, encouraging users to share their activities and progress.

Rockset

Series B in 2020
Rockset, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a serverless search and analytics engine that facilitates the creation of applications without the need for data pipelines or extensive data preparation. The platform operates directly on raw data, enabling users to seamlessly integrate and continuously sync new data from various sources. By utilizing familiar SQL, Rockset allows clients to perform hybrid searches and real-time analytics on diverse data types, including vector, text, geospatial, and JSON data, without the constraints of a fixed schema. This approach streamlines the data management process and enhances the efficiency of interactive data science applications.

StrongDM

Series A in 2020
StrongDM, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to manage and audit access to various databases and servers for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools. Its services enable organizations to efficiently create and remove users, manage permissions, and ensure proper data handling. StrongDM's platform simplifies the process of controlling access across multiple systems, enhancing security and compliance. In 2016, the company gained recognition as the Audience Favorite at the Strata+Hadoop World conference, highlighting its impact in the data management sector.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Cribl

Series B in 2020
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.

Alkira

Series B in 2020
Alkira Network is a developer of a network cloud that allows businesses to build and position multi-cloud network-as-a-service in minutes. The company's Network Cloud reinvents networking for the cloud era with hybrid and multi-cloud network connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end day-2 operational visibility, advanced controls, and governance. Alkira Network Cloud is based on Alkira Cloud Services Exchange™ solution with a global unified network infrastructure delivered as-a-service for easy and simple consumption. Just draw the network across users, sites, and clouds on an intuitive digital design canvas, provision it in one click, and start using it in minutes. Alkira’s solution is used by Fortune-100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and managed service providers. Amir Khan and Atif Khan established the company in San Jose, California in 2018.

SnapDocs

Series C in 2020
Snapdocs, Inc. is a real estate technology firm based in San Francisco that specializes in creating a digital platform for mortgage closings. Founded in 2013, Snapdocs connects lenders, title companies, and notary signing agents to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the closing process. The platform automates interactions and workflows, allowing for streamlined operations and improved customer experiences. It offers features that enable lenders to adopt digital closings, providing flexibility in closing types, while also allowing title and escrow clients to automate their workflows. Notary signing agents can showcase their qualifications, and home buyers gain early access to their closing packages, fostering a smoother transaction. By leveraging advanced automation and AI technology, Snapdocs aims to simplify the complexities of mortgage closings, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for all participants involved.

Doppler

Seed Round in 2020
Doppler is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in application management and secret management solutions for developers. Founded in 2018, its platform enables developers to efficiently manage API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs across various projects and programming languages. By offering secure storage and smart retrieval of sensitive data, Doppler enhances developer productivity while bolstering security measures within organizations. The platform also provides insights into potential security issues, allowing developers and security teams to maintain synchronization and security of application configurations across different devices and environments.

Robinhood

Series G in 2020
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online and mobile application-based discount stock brokerage that caters to self-directed investors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers commission-free trading in stocks, options, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrencies. It aims to democratize access to financial markets, encouraging users to manage their finances and invest through its user-friendly platform. Robinhood provides various services, including cryptocurrency trading, dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and recurring investments. The firm generates revenue by routing user orders to market makers for execution, enabling a modern financial services platform supported by proprietary technology. Robinhood operates as a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Playco

Series A in 2020
Playco Global, Inc. is an instant-play gaming company that develops a browser-based streaming game engine, enabling users to engage in multiplayer games without downloads. Founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Seoul, the company focuses on creating games that facilitate social interaction among billions of players. Playco collaborates with a diverse network of partners, including major technology and social media companies, to enhance its gaming offerings. The company's advanced infrastructure supports game development, backend operations, and analytics, ensuring a seamless gaming experience across various platforms.

StackRox

Venture Round in 2020
StackRox, Inc. develops a Kubernetes-native container security platform that helps enterprises secure their cloud-native applications throughout the entire life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The platform offers deep visibility into container and microservice activity, enabling users to discover and categorize assets effectively. It protects cloud workloads by detecting various cyber threats, including code injection and privilege escalation, while orchestrating threat responses through policy-driven workflows. StackRox integrates seamlessly with existing DevOps and security tools, allowing teams to operationalize security measures efficiently. The company serves a diverse clientele, including cloud-native organizations, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. Founded in 2014, StackRox is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Neeva

Series A in 2020
Neeva, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that operates an ad-free, private search engine designed to help users find relevant online content and personal files, such as emails and documents. Founded in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California, Neeva aims to provide a personalized search experience by integrating cloud services and delivering tailored results without the distractions of advertisements. The company was previously known as Anamika Inc. and rebranded to Neeva, Inc. in March 2019. Its platform emphasizes user privacy and effectiveness in information retrieval.

Domino Data Lab

Series E in 2020
Domino Data Lab, Inc. offers an enterprise data science platform that supports both on-premise and cloud-based solutions for data analysis applications. Its primary offerings include Domino Cloud, a managed cloud infrastructure for running and scaling models, and Domino On-Premise, which allows clients to track and audit their analyses. The platform is designed to empower data science teams by enabling collaborative, reusable, and reproducible analysis. Domino Data Lab serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, technology, retail, and consumer products. The platform is utilized by model-driven organizations to accelerate research, enhance collaboration, and deliver impactful models efficiently. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company was formerly known as Cerebro, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Lilt

Series B in 2020
Lilt, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise translation software. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lilt offers a comprehensive platform that integrates adaptive neural machine translation technology with an enterprise translation management system and professional translators. This solution enables organizations to effectively scale their translation programs, accelerate their go-to-market strategies, and enhance the global customer experience. Lilt serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies like Intel and consumer brands such as ASICS, as well as technology firms like Canva and DigitalOcean. The company also maintains additional offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dublin, Ireland, reflecting its global reach in providing professional translation services.

Robinhood

Series F in 2020
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online and mobile application-based discount stock brokerage that caters to self-directed investors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers commission-free trading in stocks, options, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrencies. It aims to democratize access to financial markets, encouraging users to manage their finances and invest through its user-friendly platform. Robinhood provides various services, including cryptocurrency trading, dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and recurring investments. The firm generates revenue by routing user orders to market makers for execution, enabling a modern financial services platform supported by proprietary technology. Robinhood operates as a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Figma

Series D in 2020
Figma, Inc. is a design platform that provides an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool, facilitating collaboration among product teams. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Figma enables users to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Its features support various design tasks, including UI and UX design, wireframing, and visual brainstorming. The platform enhances productivity by allowing teams to work together in real-time, regardless of their location, making it easier to consolidate tools and streamline workflows. Figma aims to make design more accessible, serving a diverse clientele that includes companies like Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Confluent

Series E in 2020
Confluent, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a data platform for real-time data integration, stream processing, and analytics. The company’s offerings include a suite of products based on Apache Kafka, an open-source messaging system that facilitates the collection and processing of data from various sources. Key products include Confluent Cloud, a managed streaming data service; Confluent Operator, which manages Apache Kafka on Kubernetes; KSQL, an open-source streaming SQL engine for interactive queries; and ksqlDB, an event streaming database. Confluent's platform empowers organizations to create a real-time data pipeline, enabling immediate action on data insights. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Confluent serves a range of sectors, including financial services, retail, automotive, and government, and generates most of its revenue from subscriptions and services primarily in the United States. The company also has additional offices in several major cities across the U.S., Europe, and Australia.

Stripe

Series G in 2020
Stripe, Inc. is a technology company that develops application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its offerings include a range of services such as a developer toolkit for payments, subscription management, and a routing engine for handling third-party payouts. Additionally, Stripe provides analytics tools for business insights, fraud detection, customizable payment forms, and an embeddable checkout solution that works across various devices. The company supports a wide array of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards, and caters to diverse sectors such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe operates in multiple international markets including Canada, the UK, Australia, and several European countries. The company also offers Stripe Capital, which provides businesses with flexible financing options based on their payment history, helping them manage cash flow and invest in growth.
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