Greylock

Greylock Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1965 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Wellesley and San Francisco. The firm specializes in investing across all stages of company development, particularly focusing on seed and early-stage investments, as well as growth capital. Greylock primarily targets consumer and enterprise software sectors, with interests spanning various industries, including fintech, healthcare, media, and cloud applications. The firm typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000 in seed-stage companies, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage firms, and $25 million to $200 million in later-stage companies. Greylock is known for backing entrepreneurs who innovate and disrupt markets, having invested in notable companies such as Airbnb, Dropbox, and LinkedIn. The firm prefers to take board seats in its portfolio companies and seeks opportunities primarily in the United States, India, China, Europe, and Israel.

Michael Ahern

Recruiting Partner

Jacob Andreou

General Partner

Joseph Ansanelli

Partner

Asheem Chandna

Partner

Jerry Chen

Partner

Gerald Chen

Partner

John Delaney

Principal

Mike Duboe

General Partner

Roger Evans

Partner

Maya Frai

Investor

Tom Frangione

COO

Sarah Guo

Board Partner

Lee Haney

Partner and Head of CXO Partnerships

William Helman

Partner

Bob Henderson

Special Limited Partner

William Kaiser

Partner

Christine Kim

Partner

John Lilly

Venture Partner

Corinne Riley

Partner

Jason Risch

Investor

Seth Rosenberg

Partner

James Slavet

Venture Partner

Dave Strohm

Partner

David N. Strohm

Venture Partner

Donald A. Sullivan

Administrative Partner

Don Sullivan

Partner

David Thacker

Venture Partner

Peter Thorne

Investor

David Wadhwani

Venture Partner

Past deals in Mobile

Modular

Seed Round in 2022
Modular is an AI software development platform aimed at simplifying the creation and deployment of artificial intelligence applications. The platform integrates various popular frameworks through common interfaces, enhancing usability and flexibility while ensuring compatibility across diverse hardware backends and cloud environments. This approach allows developers to adopt the tools seamlessly into their existing workflows without the need for extensive code modifications. By focusing on production-quality infrastructure and a straightforward user experience, Modular enables developers to save time and increase their productivity, ultimately streamlining the development process from edge to datacenter.

Multi

Series A in 2020
Multi operates a video calling platform that facilitates online collaboration for remote teams. The application enables users to engage in audio and video calls, instant messaging, and make calls to both mobile and landline numbers. By prioritizing real-time communication, Multi allows teams to connect through live video chats, fostering a more natural and engaging environment for collaboration. This approach helps users build rapport and enhances the overall experience of working together remotely, making it an effective tool for professional meetings and personal interactions alike.

PayJoy

Series B in 2019
PayJoy Inc. offers consumer financing solutions designed to make smartphones accessible to underbanked individuals in emerging markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company allows customers to select a smartphone, make a deposit, and choose a suitable payment plan. Merchants can install PayJoy's software on the devices, which are locked until the purchase is fully paid. By leveraging innovative locking technology and data science, PayJoy aims to provide affordable consumer finance options to individuals who may not have access to traditional financing, thereby facilitating their entry into the digital and financial landscape.

Mammoth Media

Series A in 2018
Mammoth Media is a mobile media company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on redefining entertainment for the mobile-first generation. The company operates two primary applications: Yarn and Wishbone. Yarn is a micro-storytelling platform that delivers fiction in text message format, boasting a significant user engagement with millions of stories read and billions of messages exchanged. Users typically read Yarn stories multiple times a day, indicating a strong affinity for short-form content. Wishbone serves as a social networking app where users can create and vote on polls, showcasing a high level of interaction with millions of cards generated and votes cast monthly. Together, these applications have reached a substantial audience, particularly among Generation Z and Millennials, and are regularly ranked among the top apps in the United States. By producing, distributing, and monetizing original entertainment, Mammoth Media provides valuable insights and engagement opportunities for content owners and advertisers.

Trimian

Venture Round in 2017
Trimian is a startup based in Menlo Park that specializes in developing mobile applications. The company focuses on creating a smart contacts application aimed at organizing professional relationships. This application helps users manage their contacts by providing a structured guide to the people they know, categorizing them based on factors such as schools, companies, and skills. By utilizing this tool, users can efficiently identify and connect with the appropriate individuals, streamlining their networking and communication efforts.

Hooked

Series A in 2017
Hooked, formerly known as Telepathic, is a mobile media company that has pioneered the chat fiction format, appealing primarily to the Snapchat generation. With a readership of 50 million, Hooked has reached the top of the App Store in 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The company utilizes proprietary technology and artificial intelligence to analyze billions of data points in order to predict content trends and develop popular media. This innovative approach positions Hooked as a potential leader in the evolving entertainment landscape, akin to future giants like Netflix and Disney. The company has attracted significant venture funding from notable investors in both Silicon Valley and Hollywood, further solidifying its growth and impact in the industry.

Universe

Venture Round in 2017
Universe is a mobile-based website builder established in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform aims to empower users to create customized websites quickly and easily, catering to the needs of small business owners and individuals who prefer mobile solutions. By offering a unique approach that eliminates complicated templates, Universe utilizes customizable website filters that allow users to arrange photos, videos, and icons on a grid pattern through a simple drag-and-drop interface. This enables users to build mobile-optimized websites in just minutes using the company's iOS app, providing them with full control over their online presence.

Hooked

Seed Round in 2016
Hooked, formerly known as Telepathic, is a mobile media company that has pioneered the chat fiction format, appealing primarily to the Snapchat generation. With a readership of 50 million, Hooked has reached the top of the App Store in 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The company utilizes proprietary technology and artificial intelligence to analyze billions of data points in order to predict content trends and develop popular media. This innovative approach positions Hooked as a potential leader in the evolving entertainment landscape, akin to future giants like Netflix and Disney. The company has attracted significant venture funding from notable investors in both Silicon Valley and Hollywood, further solidifying its growth and impact in the industry.

Operator

Series B in 2016
Operator, Inc. is a mobile application company founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. The app facilitates product discovery by connecting users with professionals such as designers, decorators, stylists, and beauty specialists. When users make a request for a specific product, it is directed to Operators—real individuals with expertise in the relevant category. These Operators research and provide tailored purchase options, allowing users to review and give feedback. The app also simplifies transactions by sending receipts and arranging for prompt shipping of the chosen products. Operator aims to enhance the shopping experience by combining human expertise with user convenience across various sectors, including home goods, fashion, beauty, and electronics.

Frisbee

Seed Round in 2016
Frisbee builds mobile video products that enable people to intimately and authentically communicate with one another through video. We want to help people feel close to one another even when apart in a way that builds deeper relationships. We're looking for motivated engineers who can bring their skills and ideas to building mobile products that help people connect. We're a small scrappy team of former Facebookers and startup vets, and looking for A players to bring on! ------- Previous products: Alively (iOS) makes it easy to capture & share everyday moments privately with your friends through live or recorded video: https://alive.ly/ and App Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alively/id1143273512

OneMinute

Seed Round in 2015
Oneminute is a developer of a photo-sharing application that allows users to share moments anonymously within a minute. The application provides an authentic glimpse into the world by enabling users to send notifications to their mobile devices, facilitating real-time sharing of photos. This platform aims to connect individuals through visual storytelling, offering a unique perspective on everyday experiences. By focusing on immediacy and anonymity, Oneminute enhances the way people engage with and perceive moments from the viewpoints of others.

Sochat

Seed Round in 2015
Sochat is an iOS and Android mobile messaging application and connection platform. It allows its users to publish groups nearby with a PIN to quickly gather up and share GIFs, photos, videos, disappearing messages, and drawings among its users. It also allows sending songs and YouTube videos, play rock paper scissors game, and poll friends and groups. Sochat is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Lukens Orthwein.

Telepathic

Seed Round in 2015
Telepathic, Inc., operating under the name Hooked, is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on innovative storytelling for young audiences. The company has developed a mobile reading application, Hooked, which presents narratives as text message conversations, making reading engaging and accessible for teens. In addition to Hooked, Telepathic has created AutoRap, a music application, and has produced viral videos that collectively garnered over 300 million views. The founders, Prerna Gupta and Parag Chordia, bring extensive experience from the mobile app industry and envision expanding their storytelling approach across various platforms, including apps, video, and virtual reality. Telepathic aims to capitalize on the evolving consumption habits of the Snapchat generation, seeking to transform the way fiction is developed and distributed in a mobile-first context.

Hooked

Seed Round in 2015
Hooked, formerly known as Telepathic, is a mobile media company that has pioneered the chat fiction format, appealing primarily to the Snapchat generation. With a readership of 50 million, Hooked has reached the top of the App Store in 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The company utilizes proprietary technology and artificial intelligence to analyze billions of data points in order to predict content trends and develop popular media. This innovative approach positions Hooked as a potential leader in the evolving entertainment landscape, akin to future giants like Netflix and Disney. The company has attracted significant venture funding from notable investors in both Silicon Valley and Hollywood, further solidifying its growth and impact in the industry.

DWNLD

Series A in 2015
DWNLD, Inc. is a publishing platform that enables users to convert websites, including blogs, into native applications for iOS devices without requiring coding skills. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to assist media companies, brands, and individuals with web presences in adapting to the growing trend of mobile applications over traditional mobile websites. DWNLD simplifies the process by allowing web publishers to seamlessly transfer their content into a format suitable for submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play market. As of late 2017, DWNLD operates as a subsidiary of Dropbox Inc.

Operator

Series A in 2015
Operator, Inc. is a mobile application company founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. The app facilitates product discovery by connecting users with professionals such as designers, decorators, stylists, and beauty specialists. When users make a request for a specific product, it is directed to Operators—real individuals with expertise in the relevant category. These Operators research and provide tailored purchase options, allowing users to review and give feedback. The app also simplifies transactions by sending receipts and arranging for prompt shipping of the chosen products. Operator aims to enhance the shopping experience by combining human expertise with user convenience across various sectors, including home goods, fashion, beauty, and electronics.

WiGo

Seed Round in 2015
WiGo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that has developed a social application specifically for college students. Founded in 2014, the platform facilitates coordination among students by allowing them to see who is going out and where their friends are heading on any given night. Users can tap friends to check their plans or send invitations to join in on social activities. Each day, the application resets, clearing previous information and ensuring that every day is treated as a fresh start for social planning. This innovative approach helps students stay connected and engaged in their campus social scene.

Citymapper

Series A in 2014
Citymapper is a transport app for cities. Citymapper uses the power of mobile and open transport data to help humans survive and master them. Citymapper builds mobile apps and routing and develops (transport) data about cities, everywhere in the world where it can make a difference. Citymapper has a small dedicated team, with HQ in London, and some based around the cities of the world. The team has backgrounds in transport, Google, startups, apps, design, investing and academia. Citymapper is a venture capital backed by Index Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Balderton Capital, Connect Ventures, and various angels. Citymapper also provides stock options.

Spark

Seed Round in 2013
Spark Mobile architects, build, integrate and supports a broad variety of enterprise level Mobile Management solutions. Spark Mobile offers customers pre-built mobile architectures for hundreds of industries based on our Mobile Platform as well as customized Mobile Solutions.

mParticle

Seed Round in 2013
mParticle, Inc. is a customer data platform designed to assist multi-channel consumer brands in accelerating their growth strategies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables marketers, developers, product managers, and data scientists to unify data and streamline partner integrations with a focus on security and reliability. By collecting user data from various services, mParticle provides a comprehensive view that enhances marketing, advertising, and analytics efforts across web and mobile applications. Its solutions are utilized by notable companies such as Walmart, NBC Universal, and Airbnb to effectively manage their customer interactions throughout the buying process. mParticle serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, and travel, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. The company also has offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.

Lookout

Series E in 2013
Lookout is a cybersecurity company that predicts and stops mobile attacks before harm is done to an individual or an enterprise. Lookout’s cloud-based technology is fueled by a global sensor network of more than 60 million users and tens of thousands of apps that are added daily. With this dataset of virtually all the mobile code in the world and the predictive machine intelligence to analyze and make sense of the data, Lookout can identify connections that would otherwise go unseen and stop cybercriminals from attacking mobile devices. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout has offices in Boston, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

MessageMe

Series A in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.

MessageMe

Seed Round in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.

Hangtime

Seed Round in 2013
Hangtime, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing mobile phone applications. Founded in 2011, it offers the Hangtime application, which allows users to view their friends' upcoming social plans, including events such as concerts and poetry readings. This functionality helps eliminate missed opportunities for social interaction by providing a platform where individuals can discover and join activities that interest them. The Hangtime app is accessible on various platforms, including iPhone and Facebook, making it easy for users to stay connected with their friends' future engagements.

Polar

Seed Round in 2013
Polar is a mobile application developed by Input Factory that allows users to easily create and participate in visually appealing photo polls. Available for free on iPhone, the app streamlines the process of gathering opinions and feedback through engaging multimedia content. By focusing on user-friendly design and functionality, Polar aims to enhance social interaction and decision-making through dynamic polling experiences.

Wandera

Seed Round in 2012
Wandera, Inc. specializes in enterprise mobile security and data management solutions, serving organizations in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in London and Brno, the company offers a range of services designed to address the evolving security needs of modern workplaces. These include Enterprise Mobile Security for mobile threat defense and content filtering, Wandera Private Access for secure remote application access, and Exten, a data management service that provides customizable policy controls. Wandera's solutions facilitate zero-trust access, protect data and devices from cyber threats, and help manage internet access to reduce risk exposure. Recognized as a leader in the industry, the company has garnered multiple awards and has been featured in prominent publications, reflecting its commitment to transparency and security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Matchbox

Venture Round in 2011
Matchbox is an enterprise software company that specializes in enrollment solutions for higher education institutions. It offers a custom-built cloud-based application designed to streamline the university admissions process. The company's award-winning iPad application and back-office suite enhance admissions workflow by simplifying the admissions review process. This platform allows universities to efficiently assign and distribute applications to reviewers, ultimately improving their overall enrollment management.

Zenprise

Series E in 2011
Zenprise is a leading provider of secure mobile device management solutions, focusing on protecting all layers of the mobile enterprise to ensure organizational security and compliance. The company’s offerings are available through on-premise, public cloud, or hybrid cloud deployments, allowing IT departments to support mobile device choice while safeguarding sensitive corporate data and maintaining regulatory compliance. Zenprise's solutions help protect networks from mobile threats, thereby enhancing productivity for employees on the go. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Zenprise serves a diverse range of global customers across various industries, including aerospace, financial services, healthcare, and government sectors. The company is privately held and has received funding from several investors. Zenprise's team comprises individuals with extensive enterprise software experience, contributing to its innovative approach to mobile device management.

Realm

Seed Round in 2011
Realm ApS is a mobile database company that provides a platform designed to streamline application development by replacing traditional databases like SQLite and Core Data. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, Realm offers a solution that enhances performance and user experience through features such as querying, relationships, graphs, and thread safety. The database is available on Android, iOS, and OSX platforms, allowing for memory-efficient data access via Realm objects. As of May 2019, Realm operates as a subsidiary of MongoDB, Inc. The platform significantly reduces the amount of code developers need to write, enabling them to create applications more quickly and efficiently.

Seven Networks

Venture Round in 2006
SEVEN Networks, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions focused on device-centric mobile traffic management and analytics for wireless carriers globally. The company's flagship product line, Open Channel, enhances mobile traffic visibility and optimization, allowing carriers to regain control over data traffic and improve the end-user experience. SEVEN also offers mobile applications that simplify social messaging for consumers while providing carriers with various messaging tools. Additionally, its Push Technology and Push Notifications services reduce network traffic compared to traditional polling methods, resulting in increased user engagement with mobile applications. The company provides technical support and professional services, including solution integration and managed services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, SEVEN Networks has established a strong presence worldwide, supported by a portfolio of over three hundred patents, reflecting its expertise in both mobile applications and network integration.

Seven Networks

Series D in 2006
SEVEN Networks, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions focused on device-centric mobile traffic management and analytics for wireless carriers globally. The company's flagship product line, Open Channel, enhances mobile traffic visibility and optimization, allowing carriers to regain control over data traffic and improve the end-user experience. SEVEN also offers mobile applications that simplify social messaging for consumers while providing carriers with various messaging tools. Additionally, its Push Technology and Push Notifications services reduce network traffic compared to traditional polling methods, resulting in increased user engagement with mobile applications. The company provides technical support and professional services, including solution integration and managed services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, SEVEN Networks has established a strong presence worldwide, supported by a portfolio of over three hundred patents, reflecting its expertise in both mobile applications and network integration.

Vettro

Series C in 2005
Vettro Corp. provides mobile on-demand business applications to the field sales and service organizations. The company offers Vettro 360 solution that exchanges information, including location, driver status, assignment detail, mobile inventory, customer preferences, and time report and expenses, and automates routine tasks and synchronizes the data with the CRM system, as well as allows workers to submit field-generated locate requests from their phones into one-call centers. Vettro Corp. was formerly known as iQenergy.

Vettro

Series B in 2004
Vettro Corp. provides mobile on-demand business applications to the field sales and service organizations. The company offers Vettro 360 solution that exchanges information, including location, driver status, assignment detail, mobile inventory, customer preferences, and time report and expenses, and automates routine tasks and synchronizes the data with the CRM system, as well as allows workers to submit field-generated locate requests from their phones into one-call centers. Vettro Corp. was formerly known as iQenergy.

Vettro

Series B in 2003
Vettro Corp. provides mobile on-demand business applications to the field sales and service organizations. The company offers Vettro 360 solution that exchanges information, including location, driver status, assignment detail, mobile inventory, customer preferences, and time report and expenses, and automates routine tasks and synchronizes the data with the CRM system, as well as allows workers to submit field-generated locate requests from their phones into one-call centers. Vettro Corp. was formerly known as iQenergy.

Seven Networks

Series B in 2001
SEVEN Networks, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions focused on device-centric mobile traffic management and analytics for wireless carriers globally. The company's flagship product line, Open Channel, enhances mobile traffic visibility and optimization, allowing carriers to regain control over data traffic and improve the end-user experience. SEVEN also offers mobile applications that simplify social messaging for consumers while providing carriers with various messaging tools. Additionally, its Push Technology and Push Notifications services reduce network traffic compared to traditional polling methods, resulting in increased user engagement with mobile applications. The company provides technical support and professional services, including solution integration and managed services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, SEVEN Networks has established a strong presence worldwide, supported by a portfolio of over three hundred patents, reflecting its expertise in both mobile applications and network integration.

Seven Networks

Series A in 2001
SEVEN Networks, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions focused on device-centric mobile traffic management and analytics for wireless carriers globally. The company's flagship product line, Open Channel, enhances mobile traffic visibility and optimization, allowing carriers to regain control over data traffic and improve the end-user experience. SEVEN also offers mobile applications that simplify social messaging for consumers while providing carriers with various messaging tools. Additionally, its Push Technology and Push Notifications services reduce network traffic compared to traditional polling methods, resulting in increased user engagement with mobile applications. The company provides technical support and professional services, including solution integration and managed services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, SEVEN Networks has established a strong presence worldwide, supported by a portfolio of over three hundred patents, reflecting its expertise in both mobile applications and network integration.

Vettro

Series A in 2000
Vettro Corp. provides mobile on-demand business applications to the field sales and service organizations. The company offers Vettro 360 solution that exchanges information, including location, driver status, assignment detail, mobile inventory, customer preferences, and time report and expenses, and automates routine tasks and synchronizes the data with the CRM system, as well as allows workers to submit field-generated locate requests from their phones into one-call centers. Vettro Corp. was formerly known as iQenergy.

Mobile Automation

Series B in 1999
Mobile Automation specializes in developing enterprise system management solutions aimed at IT organizations and managed service providers. The company focuses on reducing the costs associated with owning and operating end-user productivity devices, including desktops, laptops, and handheld devices, throughout their lifecycle. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for automated discovery, software distribution, patch management, application management, configuration management, and OS migration. The solutions are designed to support a variety of operating systems, catering to organizations with a mobile workforce. By leveraging industry standards, Mobile Automation provides a unified approach to managing diverse devices, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational overhead for businesses.
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