Index Ventures

Index Ventures, established in 1996, is a global venture capital firm with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The company invests in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and mobility. Index Ventures has a proven track record of backing successful companies like Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. The firm's investment strategy is to support bold entrepreneurs with transformative ideas, helping them build global businesses.

Nina Achadjian

Partner

Julia Andre

Principal / Partner

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Partner and Investor

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner and Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal Bensoussan

Partner and Investor

Zabie Elmgren

Partner

Mark Fiorentino

Partner

Giacomo Genzini

Partner and Investor

Mark Goldberg

Partner and Investor

Jan Hammer

Partner and Investor

Paris Heymann

Partner and Investor

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Adrianna Ma

Operating Partner

Martin Mignot

Partner

Bryan Offut

Principal / Partner

Bryan Offutt

Partner and Investor

Shimin Ooi

Partner

Cyriac Parisot

VC Investor and Head of Data

Erin Price-Wright

Principal / Partner

Neil Rimer

General Partner, Founder

Danny Rimer

Partner

Susana Rojas

Partner and Investor

Emil Schaefer

Partner

Hannah Seal

Partner and Investor

Kimihiko Shindo

General Partner

Georgia Stevenson

Principal / Partner

Ishani Thakur

Partner and investor

Kelly Toole

Partner

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Partner and Investor

Catherine Wu

Partner

Cat Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Giuseppe Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in Search Engine

Superlinked

Seed Round in 2024
Superlinked is a company that specializes in transforming complex data into vector embeddings, enabling improved information retrieval. It has developed a real-time personalized search and recommendation platform that addresses the challenges of accessing and utilizing information effectively. By focusing on the emerging vector operations segment within the machine learning operations market, Superlinked provides tools for software developers to create innovative products that leverage vector embeddings. The company's technology enhances the way data is processed and utilized, making it easier for users to find relevant information and recommendations tailored to their needs.

Weaviate

Series B in 2023
Weaviate is a developer of an open-source AI platform that specializes in creating search and recommendation systems. The company's hybrid SaaS platform features a powerful AI vector search engine, which is designed to handle various use cases, including semantic search. It also includes plugins for integration into different applications and a user-friendly console for data management. Weaviate's architecture allows for efficient scaling, supporting the deployment of machine learning models and handling billions of data objects. This capability enables clients to leverage advanced search functionalities and enhance their applications with effective recommendation systems.

Vetted

Series A in 2022
Vetted is an AI-powered product search engine that helps consumers discover the best products and prices effortlessly. Vetted automates and improves the shopping process. It compares products in a category, checks prices across retailers, and analyzes trustworthy reviews — making it easy for users to find the right product.

Tactic

Seed Round in 2022
Tactic is a data automation platform that streamlines the research process by automating manual workflows associated with data, insights, and research. The platform allows users to conduct multiple searches across various sources using specific keywords, eliminating the need for repetitive tasks such as searching, reading, and compiling information. By offering actionable information in a streamlined format, Tactic enables clients to make informed decisions more efficiently and effectively. This service is particularly beneficial for those who spend significant time gathering information, as it enhances productivity and provides deeper insights.

Feathery

Seed Round in 2021
Feathery provides a low-code platform that facilitates the creation of customizable forms and user journeys, catering to critical industries such as insurance, financial services, and healthcare. The platform enables product teams to build data intake workflows with ease, offering features such as automatic deployment and SEO indexing. By supporting popular search engines and JavaScript frameworks, Feathery enhances the user experience while granting businesses greater ownership, speed, and control over their data collection processes. This streamlined approach allows organizations to effectively manage their data intake needs while maintaining flexibility and efficiency.

Vetted

Series A in 2020
Vetted is an AI-powered product search engine that helps consumers discover the best products and prices effortlessly. Vetted automates and improves the shopping process. It compares products in a category, checks prices across retailers, and analyzes trustworthy reviews — making it easy for users to find the right product.

Adzuna

Series C in 2018
Adzuna is an online job search engine that aims to aggregate and analyze millions of job advertisements from various sources, providing a comprehensive platform for job seekers. With over 10 million monthly visitors, Adzuna simplifies the job search process by bringing together listings from thousands of websites into one accessible location. The platform features advanced search options and tools like ValueMyCV, which equip users with valuable insights into the job market, helping them make informed career decisions. Launched in the UK in July 2011, Adzuna has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has earned recognition for its rapid growth, being listed among the fastest-growing tech companies in Britain. Additionally, Adzuna's data contributes to the Number 10 Dashboard, assisting government officials in monitoring economic trends. The company's mission is to enhance the job search experience and connect individuals with fulfilling employment opportunities.

Kryptnostic

Seed Round in 2015
Kryptnostic, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing encrypted search software. Founded in 2014, the company offers a software development kit (SDK) that allows users to search their data in the cloud while ensuring that the information remains secure at all times—whether it is at rest, in transit, or during usage. The platform enables server-side text searches without disclosing the contents of queries or documents, effectively allowing users to retain control over their data. Additionally, Kryptnostic's solution ensures that its servers do not access user encryption keys, as all encryption and decryption processes occur on the client side. By combining accessibility with strong security measures, Kryptnostic addresses the challenges of searching protected information while maintaining data privacy.

Elastic

Series C in 2014
Elastic is a technology company that develops and distributes the Elastic Stack, an open-source suite of products including Elasticsearch, a distributed search and analytics engine, along with Kibana, Beats, and Logstash. The company also offers X-Pack, a commercial plugin for the Elastic Stack, and Elastic Cloud, a family of SaaS offerings. With over 250 million cumulative downloads, Elastic's products are used by thousands of organizations worldwide for search, logging, metrics, and security use cases. Backed by prominent investors, Elastic has a distributed workforce of over 900 employees across 30 countries.

Algolia

Seed Round in 2013
Algolia is a search-as-a-service platform that empowers businesses to deliver fast and relevant digital experiences across various channels, including web, mobile, and voice. The company provides a robust application programming interface that enables developers to create and optimize search and discovery experiences tailored to consumer needs. Algolia's platform includes the necessary infrastructure and tools to facilitate seamless integration into websites and applications, enhancing user engagement and driving conversion rates. By focusing on delivering quick and relevant search results, Algolia helps organizations improve online interactions and increase revenue.

Adzuna

Series A in 2013
Adzuna is an online job search engine that aims to aggregate and analyze millions of job advertisements from various sources, providing a comprehensive platform for job seekers. With over 10 million monthly visitors, Adzuna simplifies the job search process by bringing together listings from thousands of websites into one accessible location. The platform features advanced search options and tools like ValueMyCV, which equip users with valuable insights into the job market, helping them make informed career decisions. Launched in the UK in July 2011, Adzuna has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has earned recognition for its rapid growth, being listed among the fastest-growing tech companies in Britain. Additionally, Adzuna's data contributes to the Number 10 Dashboard, assisting government officials in monitoring economic trends. The company's mission is to enhance the job search experience and connect individuals with fulfilling employment opportunities.

Foodily

Venture Round in 2013
Foodily, Inc. operates a social recipe network and search engine, facilitating the discovery, collection, and sharing of food recipes. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Foodily allows users to browse a vast selection of recipes from renowned chefs and emerging bloggers. The platform emphasizes user-friendly features, enabling individuals to refine searches based on criteria such as cook time, calories, and specific ingredients. Users can compare recipes side-by-side and organize their favorites into personalized collections, similar to playlists. Additionally, Foodily integrates with social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, allowing users to see and share recipes recommended by friends, enhancing the communal aspect of cooking and recipe sharing. As of 2015, Foodily operates as a subsidiary of Sia Ask.fm LLC.

Elastic

Series B in 2013
Elastic is a technology company that develops and distributes the Elastic Stack, an open-source suite of products including Elasticsearch, a distributed search and analytics engine, along with Kibana, Beats, and Logstash. The company also offers X-Pack, a commercial plugin for the Elastic Stack, and Elastic Cloud, a family of SaaS offerings. With over 250 million cumulative downloads, Elastic's products are used by thousands of organizations worldwide for search, logging, metrics, and security use cases. Backed by prominent investors, Elastic has a distributed workforce of over 900 employees across 30 countries.

Adzuna

Venture Round in 2012
Adzuna is an online job search engine that aims to aggregate and analyze millions of job advertisements from various sources, providing a comprehensive platform for job seekers. With over 10 million monthly visitors, Adzuna simplifies the job search process by bringing together listings from thousands of websites into one accessible location. The platform features advanced search options and tools like ValueMyCV, which equip users with valuable insights into the job market, helping them make informed career decisions. Launched in the UK in July 2011, Adzuna has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has earned recognition for its rapid growth, being listed among the fastest-growing tech companies in Britain. Additionally, Adzuna's data contributes to the Number 10 Dashboard, assisting government officials in monitoring economic trends. The company's mission is to enhance the job search experience and connect individuals with fulfilling employment opportunities.

FREEjit

Series A in 2010
FREEjit, Inc., based in Newport Beach, California, was incorporated in 2010 and is currently operating in stealth mode. The company focuses on transforming the autocomplete feature into a marketable service, leveraging this technology to create unique business opportunities.

Foodily

Venture Round in 2010
Foodily, Inc. operates a social recipe network and search engine, facilitating the discovery, collection, and sharing of food recipes. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Foodily allows users to browse a vast selection of recipes from renowned chefs and emerging bloggers. The platform emphasizes user-friendly features, enabling individuals to refine searches based on criteria such as cook time, calories, and specific ingredients. Users can compare recipes side-by-side and organize their favorites into personalized collections, similar to playlists. Additionally, Foodily integrates with social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, allowing users to see and share recipes recommended by friends, enhancing the communal aspect of cooking and recipe sharing. As of 2015, Foodily operates as a subsidiary of Sia Ask.fm LLC.

Mobissimo

Seed Round in 2004
Mobissimo, Inc. operates a travel search engine that aggregates and compares travel information from over 180 websites, including online travel agencies, airlines, and consolidators. Founded in 2003 and based in San Francisco, California, the company enables users to find and book travel deals tailored to their preferences. Its platform provides real-time queries for flights, hotels, and car rentals across various destinations, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and international locations like Paris and Tokyo. While Mobissimo does not sell tickets directly, it earns revenue by receiving a commission from transactions generated through its service.
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