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 San Francisco Bay Area

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Untapped

Series A in 2019
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.

Embark Trucks

Series C in 2019
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.

Middesk

Seed Round in 2019
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.

DoorDash

Series G in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Zum

Series C in 2019
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.

Remix

Series B in 2019
Remix is a San Francisco-based platform established in 2014 that focuses on public transit planning, street design, and new mobility management. The platform is utilized by over 4,000 planners across more than 300 cities globally, enabling them to understand the interplay between streets, public transit, and private mobility. Remix consolidates critical datasets from various sources into a cohesive view, helping users analyze existing conditions and derive insights across multiple dimensions. Its tools allow transit agencies and local governments to create and manage maps and routes, explore innovative concepts, and make data-driven decisions aimed at enhancing transportation safety, accessibility, and equity.

Tessian

Series B in 2019
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.

Veil

Seed Round in 2019
Veil, Inc. is a peer-to-peer trading platform that focuses on prediction markets and derivatives, leveraging the Augur and 0x protocols. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company allows users to engage in betting on various prediction markets while also facilitating the trading of a diverse array of crypto assets. Veil's innovative platform aims to enhance user participation in decentralized markets by providing a seamless and accessible trading experience.

Faire

Series C in 2018
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.

Faire

Series B in 2018
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.

LightStep

Series C in 2018
LightStep mission is to deliver confidence at scale for those who develop, operate, and rely upon today’s powerful software applications. LightStep analyzes 100% of unsampled transaction data from highly-distributed, large-scale production software to produce complete end-to-end traces and robust metrics that explain performance behaviors and accelerate root cause analysis. LightStep is backed by Sequoia, Redpoint, and Altimeter. We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://lightstep.com.

Re:Store

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Re:Store is a co-working and retail space located in San Francisco, California, designed for popular online brands and independent designers. The company provides a shared storefront where small brands can pay a monthly fee to showcase and sell their products. In addition to retail space, Re:Store offers inventory services and co-working facilities, facilitating a collaborative environment for brands to engage with customers. Operating as a subsidiary of b8ta, Inc., Re:Store focuses on creating a unique retail experience that emphasizes interaction between makers and consumers, reflecting the evolving landscape of retail.

rideOS

Series B in 2018
rideOS Inc. is a technology company that focuses on developing marketplace and mapping services for on-demand transportation, catering to both self-driving and human-operated vehicle fleets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, rideOS offers a range of services including self-driving vehicle routing, estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations, dispatch solutions, and multi-rider trip planning. Its technology enables mobility service providers to efficiently deploy autonomous vehicles by assessing route requirements and dispatching human pilots when necessary. The company collaborates with a variety of partners, from startups to established automotive manufacturers, to enhance the capabilities of next-generation transport systems. With a team of experienced engineers from leading tech firms, rideOS aims to revolutionize the transportation landscape and facilitate the global rollout of advanced mobility solutions.

Embark Trucks

Series B in 2018
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.

rideOS

Series A in 2018
rideOS Inc. is a technology company that focuses on developing marketplace and mapping services for on-demand transportation, catering to both self-driving and human-operated vehicle fleets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, rideOS offers a range of services including self-driving vehicle routing, estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations, dispatch solutions, and multi-rider trip planning. Its technology enables mobility service providers to efficiently deploy autonomous vehicles by assessing route requirements and dispatching human pilots when necessary. The company collaborates with a variety of partners, from startups to established automotive manufacturers, to enhance the capabilities of next-generation transport systems. With a team of experienced engineers from leading tech firms, rideOS aims to revolutionize the transportation landscape and facilitate the global rollout of advanced mobility solutions.

Zum

Series B in 2018
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.

Faire

Series A in 2018
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.

Pony.ai

Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence software for autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai focuses on creating systems that enable vehicles to navigate various driving conditions through advanced machine learning and algorithms. The company's technology enhances vehicle safety and functionality by accurately perceiving surroundings and predicting driver actions. In addition to its technology development, Pony.ai offers a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its autonomous mobility solutions. The company collaborates with automotive manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, contributing to the advancement of the autonomous driving industry.

Faire

Seed Round in 2017
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.

LightStep

Series B in 2017
LightStep mission is to deliver confidence at scale for those who develop, operate, and rely upon today’s powerful software applications. LightStep analyzes 100% of unsampled transaction data from highly-distributed, large-scale production software to produce complete end-to-end traces and robust metrics that explain performance behaviors and accelerate root cause analysis. LightStep is backed by Sequoia, Redpoint, and Altimeter. We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://lightstep.com.

sp0n

Series A in 2017
sp0n, Inc. is a technology startup established in 2015 and located in New York City. The company has developed an innovative application designed to enhance public safety by mapping incidents that pose potential threats, such as suspicious individuals and objects, as well as drug-related occurrences. Users can easily identify these incidents represented as red dots on an interactive map. sp0n is supported by prominent venture capital firms from Silicon Valley and is committed to keeping communities safe and informed.

Zum

Series A in 2017
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.

Airbnb

Series F in 2017
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

IngageApp

Series D in 2017
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Pony.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence software for autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai focuses on creating systems that enable vehicles to navigate various driving conditions through advanced machine learning and algorithms. The company's technology enhances vehicle safety and functionality by accurately perceiving surroundings and predicting driver actions. In addition to its technology development, Pony.ai offers a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its autonomous mobility solutions. The company collaborates with automotive manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, contributing to the advancement of the autonomous driving industry.

Airbnb

Series F in 2016
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

Clover Health

Series C in 2016
Clover Health Inc. is a health insurance provider focused on offering Medicare Advantage plans to senior citizens, primarily based in New Jersey. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also operates in several other states, including Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health employs a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform designed to enhance the quality of care for its members and their physicians. Utilizing patient-centered analytics and a dedicated care management team, Clover aims to identify potential health risks and deliver preventive care, which helps in reducing avoidable healthcare expenditures and managing chronic diseases. The company’s proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, equips physicians with personalized insights for early detection and management of chronic conditions. Clover Health operates mainly through its Insurance segment, which includes its PPO and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans, while also participating in the ACO REACH Model in its Non-Insurance segment.

Drawbridge

Series C in 2016
Drawbridge specializes in identity management solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect brands with consumers across devices. The company's platform supports various functions, including advertising, personalization, content management, product recommendations, authentication, and risk detection. By addressing user-focused challenges, Drawbridge enables businesses to enhance customer experiences and gain deeper insights into their audience. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized for its innovative contributions, appearing on lists such as CNBC's Disruptor 50 and Fortune’s 50 Companies Leading the AI Revolution.

DoorDash

Series C in 2016
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Okta

Series F in 2015
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Airbnb

Series E in 2015
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

DoorDash

Series B in 2015
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

IngageApp

Series C in 2015
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

IngageApp

Series B in 2014
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Remix

Seed Round in 2014
Remix is a San Francisco-based platform established in 2014 that focuses on public transit planning, street design, and new mobility management. The platform is utilized by over 4,000 planners across more than 300 cities globally, enabling them to understand the interplay between streets, public transit, and private mobility. Remix consolidates critical datasets from various sources into a cohesive view, helping users analyze existing conditions and derive insights across multiple dimensions. Its tools allow transit agencies and local governments to create and manage maps and routes, explore innovative concepts, and make data-driven decisions aimed at enhancing transportation safety, accessibility, and equity.

Relcy

Venture Round in 2014
Relcy, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a mobile search engine application. Founded in 2013, Relcy’s platform allows users to search across all content on their mobile devices, including apps, in a streamlined and efficient manner. The application leverages a knowledge graph of millions of real-world entities to provide a highly personalized search experience. By incorporating contextual awareness, it helps users find relevant information quickly, whether they are looking for shopping deals, celebrity news, music, movies, or restaurant bookings. Relcy aims to enhance the way individuals interact with digital content on their smartphones.

CoreOS

Series A in 2014
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Okta

Series E in 2014
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

DoorDash

Series A in 2014
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Weebly

Series C in 2014
Weebly is a website and eCommerce platform founded in 2007, aimed at empowering entrepreneurs to create and manage their online presence easily. The platform provides users with a range of tools to build mobile-optimized websites, online stores, and blogs, allowing them to showcase their products and services effectively. Weebly offers diverse templates, marketing tools, and a highly rated mobile app, enabling users to edit their sites on the go. With a user-friendly interface, Weebly facilitates the integration of multimedia elements, helping businesses communicate their stories and engage with potential customers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Weebly has supported over 50 million entrepreneurs worldwide, making it a flexible solution for various business needs.

IngageApp

Series A in 2013
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Airbnb

Series C in 2013
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

Calm.io

Series A in 2013
Calm.io is a provider of a platform designed to automate IT operations, specifically in the context of modern infrastructure such as containers, clouds, and microservices. The platform facilitates the deployment, management, and maintenance of distributed applications across both private and public cloud environments, supporting various technologies including Docker, virtual machines, and binaries. Its capabilities extend to any cloud or bare metal servers, streamlining system administration tasks traditionally handled by IT departments. Calm.io is backed by Sequoia Capital and has established offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, and Singapore.

CoreOS

Seed Round in 2013
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Prosper Marketplace

Series B in 2013
Prosper Marketplace Inc. is a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company facilitates connections between individuals seeking consumer loans and those willing to invest in these loans, including both individuals and institutions. Prosper’s platform offers a range of fixed-rate, amortizing, and unsecured personal loans, all characterized by transparency, low fees, and no prepayment penalties. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables borrowers to access affordable loans while providing investors with the opportunity to earn competitive returns. The marketplace aims to create financial benefits for both borrowers and investors in a straightforward and efficient manner.

Okta

Series D in 2013
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Clustrix

Series D in 2013
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Clustrix

Series C in 2013
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Drawbridge

Series B in 2013
Drawbridge specializes in identity management solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect brands with consumers across devices. The company's platform supports various functions, including advertising, personalization, content management, product recommendations, authentication, and risk detection. By addressing user-focused challenges, Drawbridge enables businesses to enhance customer experiences and gain deeper insights into their audience. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized for its innovative contributions, appearing on lists such as CNBC's Disruptor 50 and Fortune’s 50 Companies Leading the AI Revolution.

Prosper Marketplace

Series A in 2013
Prosper Marketplace Inc. is a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company facilitates connections between individuals seeking consumer loans and those willing to invest in these loans, including both individuals and institutions. Prosper’s platform offers a range of fixed-rate, amortizing, and unsecured personal loans, all characterized by transparency, low fees, and no prepayment penalties. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables borrowers to access affordable loans while providing investors with the opportunity to earn competitive returns. The marketplace aims to create financial benefits for both borrowers and investors in a straightforward and efficient manner.

Okta

Series C in 2012
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Clustrix

Venture Round in 2012
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Drawbridge

Series A in 2012
Drawbridge specializes in identity management solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect brands with consumers across devices. The company's platform supports various functions, including advertising, personalization, content management, product recommendations, authentication, and risk detection. By addressing user-focused challenges, Drawbridge enables businesses to enhance customer experiences and gain deeper insights into their audience. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized for its innovative contributions, appearing on lists such as CNBC's Disruptor 50 and Fortune’s 50 Companies Leading the AI Revolution.

Airbnb

Series B in 2011
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

Mixpanel

Seed Round in 2011
Mixpanel, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an analytics platform for mobile and web applications. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Mixpanel offers tools that allow businesses to measure user engagement, conversion, and retention in real time. Its platform includes Engagement Plans that provide insights into user actions and People Plans that focus on analyzing specific users for targeted re-engagement. By leveraging an API-based solution, Mixpanel enables companies to gain a deep understanding of user behavior and make informed decisions based on data-driven insights. This capability helps businesses improve their products and marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing the user experience. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Authority Partners.

Humble Bundle

Venture Round in 2011
Humble Bundle's award-winning team has raise over $75 million for charity. They empower you to pay what you want for downloadable content and choose where your money goes. They now have over 7M customers accessing their platform. Humble Bundle was founded in March 2010 by Jeffrey Rosen and John Graham, and is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

Churn Labs

Seed Round in 2011
Churn Labs focuses on building and iterating on new Internet and Mobile products and bringing the best to market. There are plenty of places where existing startups can get help, funding, and mentorship. Churn is not one of them. It does not want to just politely assist; it wants to do. Rather than find companies to help, Churn Labs finds entrepreneurial people: engineers, designers and product specialists and we brainstorm, prototype, and build companies together. It's often said that the best part of building a company is the beginning. Things are still small, teams are close and committed, and the only thing that matters is building a great product. The plan is for Churn to always be at the beginning. It builds things in cycles. In each cycle many things are prototyped, a few are launched, and if lucky, one is spun out into a self operating company. Then the cycle begins again. Churn has offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Irvine.

Meebo

Series D in 2010
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that offers an advertising-supported embedded social media platform aimed at enhancing user engagement across the web. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, integrates into websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to enhance audience interaction by merging content engagement with brand experiences. Additionally, Meebo provides a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content, such as pictures and videos, across various social networks including Twitter and Facebook, while also tracking engagement metrics like clicks on shared links. Founded in 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The company has received backing from multiple venture capital firms.

Clustrix

Series B in 2010
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

Airbnb

Series A in 2010
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

Airbnb

Seed Round in 2009
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates bookings for a diverse range of lodging options, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels. As one of the largest alternative accommodation travel agencies in the world, Airbnb's marketplace model allows over 5 million hosts to list their properties, resulting in more than 8 million active accommodation listings across nearly every country. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on online bookings, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from the North American region.

Meebo

Series C in 2008
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that offers an advertising-supported embedded social media platform aimed at enhancing user engagement across the web. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, integrates into websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to enhance audience interaction by merging content engagement with brand experiences. Additionally, Meebo provides a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content, such as pictures and videos, across various social networks including Twitter and Facebook, while also tracking engagement metrics like clicks on shared links. Founded in 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The company has received backing from multiple venture capital firms.

Clustrix

Series A in 2007
Clustrix, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based distributed SQL relational database designed to support high-transaction workloads. The company's flagship product, ClustrixDB, is engineered specifically for e-commerce and other applications that require significant scalability, performance, and availability. It allows businesses to handle massive transactional volumes and perform real-time analytics, facilitating the management of unlimited users and data while automating fault tolerance. ClustrixDB is versatile, capable of running on commodity hardware and across various cloud environments. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names like AOL, Flipkart, and Rakuten, processing over one trillion transactions monthly. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clustrix also has offices in Seattle, London, San Jose, and Seoul. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of MariaDB Corporation Ab.

RockYou

Series B in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in in-game video advertising and social gaming. Founded in 2005, RockYou developed a platform that connects premium brands with users through a network of cross-platform video advertisements. The company’s offerings include a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games across various genres and platforms, including Facebook and mobile. RockYou Media amplifies the voices of multicultural millennials by providing brands and publishers with engaging content designed for a diverse audience. However, in February 2019, RockYou filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant shift in its business operations.

RockYou

Series A in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in in-game video advertising and social gaming. Founded in 2005, RockYou developed a platform that connects premium brands with users through a network of cross-platform video advertisements. The company’s offerings include a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games across various genres and platforms, including Facebook and mobile. RockYou Media amplifies the voices of multicultural millennials by providing brands and publishers with engaging content designed for a diverse audience. However, in February 2019, RockYou filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant shift in its business operations.

Meebo

Series A in 2005
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that offers an advertising-supported embedded social media platform aimed at enhancing user engagement across the web. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, integrates into websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to enhance audience interaction by merging content engagement with brand experiences. Additionally, Meebo provides a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content, such as pictures and videos, across various social networks including Twitter and Facebook, while also tracking engagement metrics like clicks on shared links. Founded in 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The company has received backing from multiple venture capital firms.

Garage Technology Ventures

Venture Round in 2000
Garage Technology Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Sunnyvale. Established in 1997, the firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments in emerging growth sectors, including software, robotics, medical devices, IT, services, clean technology, and material sciences. Garage Technology Ventures focuses on companies located primarily in Silicon Valley and the broader Western United States. The firm typically invests between $0.1 million and $5 million per transaction, targeting businesses that require less than $5 million to achieve break-even or sustainability. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurial teams with innovative ideas and solutions rather than incremental improvements in existing markets.
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