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.
1400 Fashion Island Blvd. Ste. 1010 San Mateo, CA 94404
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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