Foundation Capital

Established in 1995, Foundation Capital is a venture capital firm committed to backing entrepreneurs with transformative ideas. Led by former entrepreneurs, the firm invests across various sectors including consumer, information technology, software, digital energy, fintech, and marketing technology. Notable investments include LendingClub, Sunrun, Netflix, and over 60 high-growth ventures.

Joanne Chen

General Partner

Angus Davis

General Partner

William Elmore

Founder and General Partner

Rodolfo Gonzalez

Partner

Jaya Gupta

Partner

Past deals in Real Time

Arize AI

Series C in 2025
Founded in 2020, Arize AI develops a platform that monitors and explains production artificial intelligence (AI) models. Its real-time analytics enable machine learning ops teams to troubleshoot issues, reduce uncertainty, and drive continuous improvements.

Arize AI

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2020, Arize AI develops a platform that monitors and explains production artificial intelligence (AI) models. Its real-time analytics enable machine learning ops teams to troubleshoot issues, reduce uncertainty, and drive continuous improvements.

Arize AI

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2020, Arize AI develops a platform that monitors and explains production artificial intelligence (AI) models. Its real-time analytics enable machine learning ops teams to troubleshoot issues, reduce uncertainty, and drive continuous improvements.

Era Software

Series A in 2021
Era Software specializes in observability data management, providing modern IT and security organizations with tools to efficiently route, ingest, store, and analyze vast amounts of data for actionable insights. The company’s platform, EraSearch, simplifies the management of log data in real-time while significantly reducing costs compared to traditional solutions. As enterprises face challenges in handling exponentially growing data volumes, Era Software addresses critical visibility gaps that can arise from data collection limitations. Additionally, the company has developed a time-series database tailored for machine learning and anomaly detection, which resolves issues of scale, performance, and cost associated with modern application architectures, including cloud, containers, and microservices. By offering unified access to data, Era Software facilitates faster collaboration and innovation among IT teams.

Mode Analytics

Series D in 2020
Mode Analytics, Inc. is a developer of a collaborative analytics platform designed to facilitate data-informed decision-making. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive analytics solution that enables data analysts and data scientists to analyze, visualize, and share data effectively. Its platform hosts a central repository of analytical work, allowing users to access real-time insights and address issues without the need to recreate previous efforts. Mode Analytics serves various industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and software as a service, offering tailored solutions that encompass data across finance, operations, product, and sales and marketing.

Arize AI

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2020, Arize AI develops a platform that monitors and explains production artificial intelligence (AI) models. Its real-time analytics enable machine learning ops teams to troubleshoot issues, reduce uncertainty, and drive continuous improvements.

Era Software

Seed Round in 2020
Era Software specializes in observability data management, providing modern IT and security organizations with tools to efficiently route, ingest, store, and analyze vast amounts of data for actionable insights. The company’s platform, EraSearch, simplifies the management of log data in real-time while significantly reducing costs compared to traditional solutions. As enterprises face challenges in handling exponentially growing data volumes, Era Software addresses critical visibility gaps that can arise from data collection limitations. Additionally, the company has developed a time-series database tailored for machine learning and anomaly detection, which resolves issues of scale, performance, and cost associated with modern application architectures, including cloud, containers, and microservices. By offering unified access to data, Era Software facilitates faster collaboration and innovation among IT teams.

Watchful

Venture Round in 2019
Watchful develops a platform for real-time data filtering, tagging, and routing. It empowers engineers, analysts, admins, domain experts, and data scientists to control their data effectively. The company's solution accelerates AI development by automating the creation of labeled training sets without manual labeling. Incorporated in 2016, Watchful is headquartered in San Francisco.

Layer 9

Seed Round in 2019
Realtime data observability for microservices

Threads

Venture Round in 2019
Threads is a social media application created by Meta that facilitates text-based updates and real-time conversations. The platform allows users to post short messages, participate in trending discussions, and follow updates from friends, creators, and public figures. Additionally, Threads is positioned as a decision-making tool for teams, aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration among distributed workforces. By providing a virtual space for asynchronous discussions, Threads enables users to share ideas and feedback efficiently, ensuring that all team members have a voice in the decision-making process. This dual focus on social interaction and professional collaboration distinguishes Threads in the competitive landscape of digital communication tools.

MistNet

Series A in 2019
MistNet specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions. It develops a cutting-edge platform that detects and responds to multi-entity threats across connected networks. Powered by proprietary mist computing and edge AI technologies, the platform reduces security operations center workloads, eliminates blind spots, and enables real-time threat detection and blocking. It records and makes searchable every user, device, and network transaction within an enterprise, enhancing overall security posture.

Mode Analytics

Series C in 2019
Mode Analytics, Inc. is a developer of a collaborative analytics platform designed to facilitate data-informed decision-making. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive analytics solution that enables data analysts and data scientists to analyze, visualize, and share data effectively. Its platform hosts a central repository of analytical work, allowing users to access real-time insights and address issues without the need to recreate previous efforts. Mode Analytics serves various industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and software as a service, offering tailored solutions that encompass data across finance, operations, product, and sales and marketing.

Conviva

Venture Round in 2017
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

OnePulse

Seed Round in 2017
OnePulse is a mobile-based market research platform that delivers on-demand, real-time consumer insights for brands of any size. Through a web portal and a dedicated mobile app, it enables clients to reach consumers by building a branded community or tapping into a broader OnePulse user base. Consumers respond to short surveys - up to three questions - via text, images, or videos and are rewarded financially, with gamified elements to sustain engagement. The platform emphasizes speed and participation, aiming to provide timely feedback that supports informed decision-making and profitability for clients. Known as a fast, engaging source of consumer sentiment, OnePulse focuses on accessible, cost-effective insights that help brands understand customers and iterate quickly.

Mode Analytics

Series B in 2017
Mode Analytics, Inc. is a developer of a collaborative analytics platform designed to facilitate data-informed decision-making. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive analytics solution that enables data analysts and data scientists to analyze, visualize, and share data effectively. Its platform hosts a central repository of analytical work, allowing users to access real-time insights and address issues without the need to recreate previous efforts. Mode Analytics serves various industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and software as a service, offering tailored solutions that encompass data across finance, operations, product, and sales and marketing.

Guardian Analytics

Series E in 2015
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.

Mode Analytics

Series A in 2015
Mode Analytics, Inc. is a developer of a collaborative analytics platform designed to facilitate data-informed decision-making. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive analytics solution that enables data analysts and data scientists to analyze, visualize, and share data effectively. Its platform hosts a central repository of analytical work, allowing users to access real-time insights and address issues without the need to recreate previous efforts. Mode Analytics serves various industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and software as a service, offering tailored solutions that encompass data across finance, operations, product, and sales and marketing.

Guardian Analytics

Series E in 2014
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.

Trufa

Series A in 2014
Trufa Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based performance management application tailored for financial and operations professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Heidelberg and Munich, Germany, Trufa focuses on leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to analyze vast amounts of operational data in real-time. Its platform enables enterprises to identify opportunities for improvement, simulate changes, and assess their financial impacts, ultimately enhancing cash flow and overall financial performance. By connecting finance and operations, Trufa empowers CFOs to optimize working capital effectively, addressing root causes of inefficiencies and improving key financial metrics such as inventory and cash flow.

Guardian Analytics

Series E in 2013
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.

Conviva

Series D in 2012
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

Guardian Analytics

Series D in 2011
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.

Conviva

Series C in 2010
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

Guardian Analytics

Series C in 2010
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.

Conviva

Series B in 2008
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

Guardian Analytics

Series B in 2007
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.

Conviva

Series A in 2007
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

Guardian Analytics

Series A in 2006
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions tailored for the financial sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in protecting financial institutions, consumers, and businesses from online and mobile banking fraud. Its comprehensive offerings include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, and integrated risk databases, as well as fraud detection and analytics tools that address various payment types such as ACH and wire transfers. Guardian Analytics also provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which minimizes staffing impact while delivering robust fraud protection. With a client base exceeding 400 financial institutions, the company leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to help its clients mitigate fraud risk, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and enhance overall customer experience.
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