DFJ Growth is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies. As a later-stage investing practice of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, it focuses on companies that are rapidly scaling and have the potential for market leadership. DFJ Growth collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs who aim to innovate and transform industries by developing iconic technology-driven businesses. The firm emphasizes a high-conviction investment strategy, supporting its portfolio companies as they navigate the challenges of growth and seek to make a significant impact in their respective markets.
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Chirag Chotalia
Partner
Sam Fort
Partner
Justin Kao
Partner
Megan Kelly
Principal
Heidi Roizen
Operating Partner
Barry Schuler
Managing Director and Partner
Jess Segal
Partner
Chris Shanahan
Principal
Sam Shapiro
Principal
Andreas Stavropoulos
Partner
Kevin Tu
Principal
Mohammad Islam
Partner
Past deals in Sales Automation
Suger
Series A in 2025
Suger is a developer of a management platform that facilitates the sale and co-selling of software as a service (SaaS) products across multiple cloud marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat, Snowflake, and Databricks. The platform streamlines the management of product listings, offers, contracts, metering, and billing, allowing businesses to efficiently handle the entire lifecycle of their contracts, including renewals, plan changes, and upselling. By providing ongoing maintenance and operational support post-integration, Suger enables companies to enhance their B2B sales processes in a seamless and effective manner, ultimately driving growth in a multi-cloud environment.
Databook
Series B in 2022
Databook is a leading provider of a customer intelligence platform aimed at enhancing enterprise sales performance. The platform integrates licensed datasets, patented algorithms, and deep domain expertise to assist sales teams in aligning their solutions with buyer pain points. By offering customized recommendations, Databook enables users to prioritize accounts with the highest likelihood of conversion and identify key buyers to engage. The platform also delivers tailored content that helps clients align with their customers' perspectives and strategic goals, facilitating easier market penetration. Prominent sales teams from major companies leverage Databook to achieve significantly larger deal sizes and accelerate their sales cycles.
Rippling
Series C in 2021
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.
Databook
Series A in 2021
Databook is a leading provider of a customer intelligence platform aimed at enhancing enterprise sales performance. The platform integrates licensed datasets, patented algorithms, and deep domain expertise to assist sales teams in aligning their solutions with buyer pain points. By offering customized recommendations, Databook enables users to prioritize accounts with the highest likelihood of conversion and identify key buyers to engage. The platform also delivers tailored content that helps clients align with their customers' perspectives and strategic goals, facilitating easier market penetration. Prominent sales teams from major companies leverage Databook to achieve significantly larger deal sizes and accelerate their sales cycles.
Talkdesk
Series C in 2020
Talkdesk, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based call center software that enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides an end-to-end enterprise contact center platform that integrates various functionalities, including customer relationship management, workforce engagement, and analytics. Talkdesk's solutions facilitate improved call handling, offering real-time insights into customer interactions and performance metrics. This allows businesses to optimize customer experiences, generate leads, and boost sales revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform supports integration with various IT service management and customer service management systems, making it adaptable to the evolving needs of sales and support teams. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in locations such as London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City.
Databook
Seed Round in 2020
Databook is a leading provider of a customer intelligence platform aimed at enhancing enterprise sales performance. The platform integrates licensed datasets, patented algorithms, and deep domain expertise to assist sales teams in aligning their solutions with buyer pain points. By offering customized recommendations, Databook enables users to prioritize accounts with the highest likelihood of conversion and identify key buyers to engage. The platform also delivers tailored content that helps clients align with their customers' perspectives and strategic goals, facilitating easier market penetration. Prominent sales teams from major companies leverage Databook to achieve significantly larger deal sizes and accelerate their sales cycles.
Outreach
Series E in 2019
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.
Rippling
Series A in 2019
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.
Numa
Series A in 2019
Numa is an AI-powered communication platform for automotive dealerships that turns missed calls into ROs and helps your team delight customers with fast responses, resulting in higher CSI and more dollars per RO. The company's platform helps turn missed calls into revenue opportunities (ROs), ensuring that dealerships never miss a potential customer interaction.
Talkdesk
Series B in 2018
Talkdesk, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based call center software that enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides an end-to-end enterprise contact center platform that integrates various functionalities, including customer relationship management, workforce engagement, and analytics. Talkdesk's solutions facilitate improved call handling, offering real-time insights into customer interactions and performance metrics. This allows businesses to optimize customer experiences, generate leads, and boost sales revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform supports integration with various IT service management and customer service management systems, making it adaptable to the evolving needs of sales and support teams. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in locations such as London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City.
Outreach
Series D in 2018
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.
InsightSquared
Series D in 2018
InsightSquared, Inc. specializes in developing sales performance analytics solutions tailored for software as a service (SaaS) businesses. The company provides a comprehensive Revenue Intelligence Platform that integrates multiple tools, including Tiles for sales analytics and Slate for report building, which analyzes data from various sources to generate actionable insights. InsightSquared's offerings encompass sales development, demand generation, marketing analytics, and staffing analytics, enabling organizations to track key performance indicators, improve conversion rates, and enhance forecast accuracy. Established in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, InsightSquared aims to empower businesses to make informed decisions that promote predictable growth and strengthen their sales pipelines.
Outreach
Series C in 2017
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.
Anaplan
Series E in 2016
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.
Talkdesk
Series A in 2015
Talkdesk, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based call center software that enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides an end-to-end enterprise contact center platform that integrates various functionalities, including customer relationship management, workforce engagement, and analytics. Talkdesk's solutions facilitate improved call handling, offering real-time insights into customer interactions and performance metrics. This allows businesses to optimize customer experiences, generate leads, and boost sales revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform supports integration with various IT service management and customer service management systems, making it adaptable to the evolving needs of sales and support teams. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in locations such as London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City.
InsightSquared
Series C in 2014
InsightSquared, Inc. specializes in developing sales performance analytics solutions tailored for software as a service (SaaS) businesses. The company provides a comprehensive Revenue Intelligence Platform that integrates multiple tools, including Tiles for sales analytics and Slate for report building, which analyzes data from various sources to generate actionable insights. InsightSquared's offerings encompass sales development, demand generation, marketing analytics, and staffing analytics, enabling organizations to track key performance indicators, improve conversion rates, and enhance forecast accuracy. Established in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, InsightSquared aims to empower businesses to make informed decisions that promote predictable growth and strengthen their sales pipelines.
Anaplan
Series D in 2014
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.
Selligy
Series A in 2013
Selligy offers a mobile service that integrates a smartphone application with a robust back-end system, designed to enhance the productivity of salespeople and their managers. This platform consolidates essential information to assist sales professionals in their efforts and enables sales managers to effectively oversee their teams. Selligy's technology complements existing customer relationship management (CRM) systems, allowing organizations to leverage their current infrastructure while optimizing sales processes. By directing sales teams towards the most promising opportunities, Selligy empowers businesses to improve their sales performance.
InsightSquared
Series B in 2013
InsightSquared, Inc. specializes in developing sales performance analytics solutions tailored for software as a service (SaaS) businesses. The company provides a comprehensive Revenue Intelligence Platform that integrates multiple tools, including Tiles for sales analytics and Slate for report building, which analyzes data from various sources to generate actionable insights. InsightSquared's offerings encompass sales development, demand generation, marketing analytics, and staffing analytics, enabling organizations to track key performance indicators, improve conversion rates, and enhance forecast accuracy. Established in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, InsightSquared aims to empower businesses to make informed decisions that promote predictable growth and strengthen their sales pipelines.
Xtime
Venture Round in 2012
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
isocket
Series A in 2012
iSocket is a technology platform purpose-built to simplify the buying and selling of fixed price, premium, reserved inventory. iSocket For Publishers (iFP) sales automation and programmatic direct tools allow top publisher sales teams to focus on relationships and strategy, while iSocket For Advertisers (iFA) makes it easier for agencies, brands, and buying and planning platforms to execute orders of well-defined, guaranteed inventory directly with top publishers. Through automation, iSocket is able to eliminate many of the errors and overhead costs that plague the manual media sales process.
SugarCRM
Venture Round in 2012
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.
isocket
Seed Round in 2009
iSocket is a technology platform purpose-built to simplify the buying and selling of fixed price, premium, reserved inventory. iSocket For Publishers (iFP) sales automation and programmatic direct tools allow top publisher sales teams to focus on relationships and strategy, while iSocket For Advertisers (iFA) makes it easier for agencies, brands, and buying and planning platforms to execute orders of well-defined, guaranteed inventory directly with top publishers. Through automation, iSocket is able to eliminate many of the errors and overhead costs that plague the manual media sales process.
SugarCRM
Series D in 2008
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.
Xtime
Series E in 2005
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
SugarCRM
Series C in 2005
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.
SugarCRM
Series B in 2005
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.
SugarCRM
Series A in 2004
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.
Xtime
Series D in 2004
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
Xtime
Series C in 2002
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
Xtime
Series B in 2001
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
Xtime
Venture Round in 2000
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
Xtime
Venture Round in 2000
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.
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