Sierra Ventures

Sierra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, established in 1982. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on Next Generation Enterprise and Emerging Technologies. It predominantly invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with a preference for leading these rounds and allocating capital for follow-on investments. Sierra Ventures targets B2B technology companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud computing, fintech, digital health, IoT, SaaS, and emerging technologies such as 5G and blockchain. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $7 million and can invest between $2 million and $15 million over the life of an investment. With over three decades of experience and a global investment approach, Sierra Ventures has established a robust network of successful entrepreneurs and industry experts, enabling it to support innovative companies in their growth journeys.

Max Chapman

Investor

Grace Chen

Vice President, Finance

Jim Doehrman

Operating Partner

Mark Fernandes

Managing Partner

Jing Liong

Investor and Head of Data

Daniel Paredes

Investor

Ipsita Roy

Investment Analyst

Aaron Tong Ph.D

Venture Partner

Steven Williams

Managing Director

Past deals in Speech Recognition

Krisp

Series A in 2020
Krisp develops an AI-powered application that enhances audio quality for remote workers by eliminating background noise and improving voice clarity during calls. The app integrates seamlessly with various conferencing and recording platforms and is compatible with all types of headsets and microphones, including built-in, Bluetooth, and USB devices. Krisp's technology not only cancels unwanted noise but also recovers lost sound packets during network transfers, transforming low-bitrate audio into high-definition quality. This makes it particularly useful for contact centers, telecommunications, and critical communication scenarios, ensuring clear and professional audio in a variety of settings.

Krisp

Seed Round in 2018
Krisp develops an AI-powered application that enhances audio quality for remote workers by eliminating background noise and improving voice clarity during calls. The app integrates seamlessly with various conferencing and recording platforms and is compatible with all types of headsets and microphones, including built-in, Bluetooth, and USB devices. Krisp's technology not only cancels unwanted noise but also recovers lost sound packets during network transfers, transforming low-bitrate audio into high-definition quality. This makes it particularly useful for contact centers, telecommunications, and critical communication scenarios, ensuring clear and professional audio in a variety of settings.
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