ESO Fund

ESO Fund is a California-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2012 that provides cash advances to employees of venture-backed companies to exercise their stock options and cover related taxes. It uses a defined due diligence process and transaction protocol to evaluate and close transactions quickly, enabling leverage and tax optimization to improve ROI and provide liquidity for option holders, including those who have already exercised options. The firm focuses on technology-sector investments and operates as a registered investment adviser, managing capital across venture funds, including Fund V, with about $500 million under management.

Scott Chou

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nairie Krikorian-Iskikian

Partner

Andrew Moeckel

Associate

Stephen Roberts

Managing Partner

Mike Sousoulas

CFO

Past deals in Series G

Warby Parker

Series G in 2020
Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand offering vintage-inspired designer eyewear at affordable prices. It operates as a socially conscious business, with each frame sale funding access to affordable glasses for someone in need.

Snowflake

Series G in 2020
Snowflake is a cloud-based data platform that enables businesses to consolidate and analyze data from various sources, build data-driven applications, and share insights securely. Its platform offers the flexibility of big data platforms and the cost-effectiveness of cloud solutions.

Sumo Logic

Series G in 2019
Sumo Logic, Inc. is a cloud-native software-as-a-service company that specializes in machine data analytics, enabling organizations to harness the power of their data for operational, security, and business intelligence. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Sumo Logic provides a platform that automates the collection, ingestion, and analysis of various data types, including application, infrastructure, security, and Internet of Things (IoT) data. The platform supports real-time log management and analytics, delivering actionable insights across the entire application lifecycle. With over 2,000 global customers, Sumo Logic assists organizations in troubleshooting and securing their applications, helping them to embrace digital transformation and improve their competitive advantage. Its multi-tenant service model fosters continuous innovation, thereby enhancing business value and growth for its clients.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series G in 2011
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Everyday Health

Series G in 2010
Everyday Health is a digital media company that owns websites and develops health and wellness content for consumers, healthcare professionals, and marketers. The platform spans web and mobile experiences with medical information, lifestyle guidance, and tools that support healthy living, prevention, and informed decision-making. It offers reviewed health articles, interactive tools for symptom checking and health tracking, education materials, and community forums, enabling evidence-based information and informed discussion. Through a portfolio of owned brands and partner brands, Everyday Health operates content that it manages and monetizes through advertising opportunities on behalf of partners, serving consumers seeking reliable health information, clinicians who rely on updated insights, and marketers and providers aiming to reach health-conscious audiences.
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