Kleiner Perkins

Founded in 1972, Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It specializes in investing in early-stage, growth, and incubation companies across various sectors including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer goods. The firm partners with founders from inception to IPO, supporting them to maximize the potential of their ideas.
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Leigh Marie Braswell

Partner

Brook Byers

Partner

Annie Case

Partner

Nadia Cochinwala

Investor

Kevin Compton

Partner

Josh Coyne

Partner

Joshua Coyne

Partner

Monica Desai Weiss

Principal

John Doerr

Partner

Ilya Fushman

Partner

Al Gore

Senior Partner

Floyd Kvamme

Partner Emeriti

Bucky Moore

Partner

Aditya Naganath

Principal

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Colin Powell

Strategic Limited Partner

Everett Randle

Partner

Ev Randle

Partner

James Tang

Partner and Vice President, China

Jimmy Wei

Venture Partner, China

Jason Zhao

Partner, China

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Nova Credit

Series C in 2023
Nova Credit is a data analytics and credit reporting company focused on expanding access to credit for immigrants by making their financial histories portable across borders. It combines alternative data with bank-grade infrastructure to provide a compliant credit platform and cross-border reporting, including solutions such as Credit Passport and cash flow underwriting and verification. The company helps lenders, property managers, and other businesses assess credit risk more accurately, enabling immigrants to access financial services and housing abroad where traditional credit data are limited. Headquartered in San Francisco, Nova Credit serves clients across industries and leverages its credit expertise to bridge gaps in conventional credit analytics and support responsible growth in open finance.

Prisma

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Prisma develops open-source database tools to help app developers build scalable applications faster. Its flagship product, the Prisma Data Platform, aims to make advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers.

Okay

Seed Round in 2022
Okay Software Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing dashboards and workflow solutions tailored for engineering leaders. The company's software provides comprehensive and user-friendly dashboards that integrate seamlessly with existing tools, allowing teams to manage projects and personnel more effectively. By detecting patterns in code reviews, calendars, and project trackers, Okay's platform offers actionable insights that help prevent potential issues before they escalate. This focus on enhancing team productivity enables clients to optimize their operations and achieve project goals on time.

Settle

Series B in 2021
Settle is a cash-flow management software company that automates business-to-business payments and helps optimize working capital. The platform provides payment management, payable date control and extensions, paperless invoicing, auto payments, automated purchase orders, and proactive replenishment alerts to streamline procurement, accounts payable automation, and financing, enabling faster billing cycles and improved visibility into liquidity. Founded in 2019 by Alek Koenig and based in San Francisco, Settle serves companies seeking integrated tools to improve cash flow management.

Thrive Global

Series C in 2021
Thrive Global is a technology company founded in 2016 by Arianna Huffington. It offers a behavior change platform designed to improve well-being and performance through data-driven, actionable steps called Microsteps. The company serves individuals and corporations worldwide, aiming to end burnout culture and promote sustainable, science-based solutions for mental and physical health.

MindPortal

Seed Round in 2021
MindPortal develops wearable devices for non-invasive brain analysis and assessment. Its platform enables healthcare providers to make informed clinical decisions based on real-time brain data.

Settle

Series A in 2021
Settle is a cash-flow management software company that automates business-to-business payments and helps optimize working capital. The platform provides payment management, payable date control and extensions, paperless invoicing, auto payments, automated purchase orders, and proactive replenishment alerts to streamline procurement, accounts payable automation, and financing, enabling faster billing cycles and improved visibility into liquidity. Founded in 2019 by Alek Koenig and based in San Francisco, Settle serves companies seeking integrated tools to improve cash flow management.

Vera Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 and formerly known as Trucode Gene Repair, Inc. The company focuses on developing innovative biologic therapeutics with the potential to transform treatment for patients suffering from serious immunological diseases and genetic disorders. Its lead product candidate, atacicept, is a fusion protein administered as a subcutaneous injection once weekly, designed to inhibit factors that stimulate the production of autoantibodies associated with autoimmune diseases. Additionally, Vera Therapeutics is utilizing gene-editing technology aimed at addressing conditions such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis, striving to enhance gene detection and regulation for improved patient outcomes.

Doppler

Seed Round in 2020
Doppler provides centralized secret management software that securely stores and manages sensitive data such as API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs. The platform supports multiple languages and infrastructure, enabling developers and security teams to keep secrets and application configurations in sync across projects, environments, and teams. It references frequently used secrets and uses a command-line interface to fetch the correct secrets based on the current project directory, while delivering security alerts and visibility to help prevent configuration issues. Founded in 2018, Doppler is headquartered in California and serves organizations seeking to improve developer productivity and security through centralized secret management.

Prisma

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Prisma develops open-source database tools to help app developers build scalable applications faster. Its flagship product, the Prisma Data Platform, aims to make advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers.

Passport

Series A in 2020
Passport Global, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2017 that specializes in international shipping services for eCommerce businesses and third-party logistics providers. The company aims to enhance the shipping experience by offering door-to-door tracking and a single point of contact for its clients. Passport focuses on helping brands expand their global reach while optimizing shipping practices and reducing overall shipping costs. Its services include comprehensive support from package pick-up to delivery, along with chat assistance for customers worldwide.

Proxy

Series B in 2020
Proxy is a technology company that specializes in privacy-first, human-centric identity solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Proxy develops smartphone-enabled digital identity systems that allow users to authenticate and interact with various devices seamlessly. Its primary offerings include Proxy ID, Proxy Health, and Proxy Access, along with advanced hardware designed to facilitate secure and contactless access. Proxy's mission is to empower individuals with a unique identity signal that they own and control, functioning similarly to a universal single-sign-on for the physical world. This technology is utilized by prominent enterprises like Vornado and Cloudflare to provide employees and visitors with frictionless access to secure areas, enhancing personalized experiences in workplace environments. The company's founders, CEO Denis Mars and CTO Simon Ratner, are committed to ensuring that technology serves to improve human experiences rather than complicate them. Proxy's innovative approach has earned it recognition in several prestigious rankings, highlighting its impact on the future of identity management and access solutions.

Leanplum

Series D in 2020
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Nova Credit

Series B in 2020
Nova Credit is a data analytics and credit reporting company focused on expanding access to credit for immigrants by making their financial histories portable across borders. It combines alternative data with bank-grade infrastructure to provide a compliant credit platform and cross-border reporting, including solutions such as Credit Passport and cash flow underwriting and verification. The company helps lenders, property managers, and other businesses assess credit risk more accurately, enabling immigrants to access financial services and housing abroad where traditional credit data are limited. Headquartered in San Francisco, Nova Credit serves clients across industries and leverages its credit expertise to bridge gaps in conventional credit analytics and support responsible growth in open finance.

Datameer

Venture Round in 2019
Datameer is a data analytics platform that enables data engineers and analysts to transform and model data directly within cloud data warehouses using SQL or a no-code interface. The platform supports data preparation, integration, and analytics for large datasets, including features for ML and reporting, and aims to accelerate dataset creation and delivery while enabling collaboration between citizen data users and engineers. It offers tools for data modeling, transformation, and smart execution to optimize workloads, and provides capabilities for data discovery, visualization, and analytics across industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and tech. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Datameer targets organizations seeking scalable, accessible analytics in hybrid and cloud environments.

Vera Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 and formerly known as Trucode Gene Repair, Inc. The company focuses on developing innovative biologic therapeutics with the potential to transform treatment for patients suffering from serious immunological diseases and genetic disorders. Its lead product candidate, atacicept, is a fusion protein administered as a subcutaneous injection once weekly, designed to inhibit factors that stimulate the production of autoantibodies associated with autoimmune diseases. Additionally, Vera Therapeutics is utilizing gene-editing technology aimed at addressing conditions such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis, striving to enhance gene detection and regulation for improved patient outcomes.

Proxy

Series A in 2019
Proxy is a technology company that specializes in privacy-first, human-centric identity solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Proxy develops smartphone-enabled digital identity systems that allow users to authenticate and interact with various devices seamlessly. Its primary offerings include Proxy ID, Proxy Health, and Proxy Access, along with advanced hardware designed to facilitate secure and contactless access. Proxy's mission is to empower individuals with a unique identity signal that they own and control, functioning similarly to a universal single-sign-on for the physical world. This technology is utilized by prominent enterprises like Vornado and Cloudflare to provide employees and visitors with frictionless access to secure areas, enhancing personalized experiences in workplace environments. The company's founders, CEO Denis Mars and CTO Simon Ratner, are committed to ensuring that technology serves to improve human experiences rather than complicate them. Proxy's innovative approach has earned it recognition in several prestigious rankings, highlighting its impact on the future of identity management and access solutions.

Drawbridge

Venture Round in 2018
Drawbridge operates as a technology company specializing in identity management solutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop scalable identity technologies. Its primary product is a platform designed to connect brands with consumers across various devices, supporting applications such as advertising, personalization, authentication, and risk detection. Drawbridge serves clients from diverse industries, aiming to enhance customer experiences through better understanding of users. The company has received backing from notable investors like Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Northgate Capital, and has been recognized for its growth and innovation by publications such as CNBC, Fortune, and Inc.

Kapwing

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Kapwing provides an online platform for creators to edit and share images, videos, and GIFs. Its suite of tools includes a meme maker, subtitle generator, trimmers, loopers, filters, and more, enabling users to create stop motions, share highlights, and resize posts.

Prisma

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Prisma develops open-source database tools to help app developers build scalable applications faster. Its flagship product, the Prisma Data Platform, aims to make advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers.

Mist Systems

Series C in 2018
Mist Systems, Inc. is a technology company specializing in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through advanced machine learning and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, the company creates intelligent wireless network products that enhance user experiences and allow IT departments to manage networks proactively. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points, network elements, and client mobile devices, along with services such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, and asset visibility. These solutions cater to various industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare. In April 2019, Mist Systems became a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in AI-driven wireless technology.

Leanplum

Series D in 2017
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

UNTUCKit

Series A in 2017
UNTUCKit is a clothing company founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City. It designs and sells casual shirts that are intentionally cut to be worn untucked, offering a range of styles for men and women, including polos, knits, sweatshirts, shorts, tees, sweaters, jackets, and accessories. The brand emphasizes a tailored fit that flatters various body types, wrinkle‑free construction, and comfort suitable for both everyday wear and professional settings. UNTUCKit operates retail stores in major U.S. cities and sells its products online, also offering gift cards redeemable at its stores.

Leanplum

Series C in 2016
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Peek

Series A in 2016
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.

CoreOS

Series B in 2016
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Drawbridge

Series C in 2016
Drawbridge operates as a technology company specializing in identity management solutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop scalable identity technologies. Its primary product is a platform designed to connect brands with consumers across various devices, supporting applications such as advertising, personalization, authentication, and risk detection. Drawbridge serves clients from diverse industries, aiming to enhance customer experiences through better understanding of users. The company has received backing from notable investors like Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Northgate Capital, and has been recognized for its growth and innovation by publications such as CNBC, Fortune, and Inc.

Segment

Series B in 2015
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

Datameer

Series E in 2015
Datameer is a data analytics platform that enables data engineers and analysts to transform and model data directly within cloud data warehouses using SQL or a no-code interface. The platform supports data preparation, integration, and analytics for large datasets, including features for ML and reporting, and aims to accelerate dataset creation and delivery while enabling collaboration between citizen data users and engineers. It offers tools for data modeling, transformation, and smart execution to optimize workloads, and provides capabilities for data discovery, visualization, and analytics across industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and tech. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Datameer targets organizations seeking scalable, accessible analytics in hybrid and cloud environments.

Leanplum

Series B in 2015
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Airbnb

Series E in 2015
Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and experiences. It offers private rooms, luxury villas, homes, and unique stays worldwide.

CoreOS

Series A in 2015
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Spruce Health

Series A in 2015
Spruce Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. It offers an interactive mobile application that facilitates communication between patients and dermatologists for the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and male hair loss. The company aims to improve the healthcare experience by reducing wait times and simplifying the process of accessing medical care. Spruce Health is dedicated to enhancing the patient-physician relationship and ensuring quality healthcare is accessible at any time and from any location. Through its platform, Spruce Health seeks to provide affordable healthcare solutions and increase patient satisfaction while improving practice efficiency for healthcare providers.

Invuity

Private Equity Round in 2015
Invuity is a medical technology company that develops visualization products for minimally invasive and open surgeries. Using photonics technology, it directs and shapes light to provide broad, uniform illumination and direct visualization inside dark surgical cavities, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and safety. The product line includes illuminated retractors and handheld and intracavity illumination systems used in breast, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, endocrine, gynecologic, colorectal, and general procedures. Examples include Eikon LT and Eiberg illuminated retractors, PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber handheld illuminators, Breiten retractors, Photonguide XT intracavity illuminator, and PhotonVue visualization with indocyanine green imaging. Devices come in single-use and reusable formats and are sold directly to hospitals, surgeons, and to third-party manufacturers. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, Invuity originated as Spotlight Surgical.

Segment

Series A in 2014
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

Spruce Health

Seed Round in 2014
Spruce Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. It offers an interactive mobile application that facilitates communication between patients and dermatologists for the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and male hair loss. The company aims to improve the healthcare experience by reducing wait times and simplifying the process of accessing medical care. Spruce Health is dedicated to enhancing the patient-physician relationship and ensuring quality healthcare is accessible at any time and from any location. Through its platform, Spruce Health seeks to provide affordable healthcare solutions and increase patient satisfaction while improving practice efficiency for healthcare providers.

CoreOS

Series A in 2014
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Invuity

Series E in 2014
Invuity is a medical technology company that develops visualization products for minimally invasive and open surgeries. Using photonics technology, it directs and shapes light to provide broad, uniform illumination and direct visualization inside dark surgical cavities, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and safety. The product line includes illuminated retractors and handheld and intracavity illumination systems used in breast, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, endocrine, gynecologic, colorectal, and general procedures. Examples include Eikon LT and Eiberg illuminated retractors, PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber handheld illuminators, Breiten retractors, Photonguide XT intracavity illuminator, and PhotonVue visualization with indocyanine green imaging. Devices come in single-use and reusable formats and are sold directly to hospitals, surgeons, and to third-party manufacturers. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, Invuity originated as Spotlight Surgical.

DocuSign

Series E in 2014
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Indiegogo

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2007, Indiegogo is an online platform that facilitates crowdfunding for various projects. It enables users to create campaigns to raise funds and offers benefits to contributors in return. The platform also provides advice to individuals and startups seeking guidance on campaign creation and management.

Atara Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2014
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company is advancing tabelecleucel, a T-cell immunotherapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as other related hematologic and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also working on next-generation CAR T immunotherapies targeting various indications, including ATA2271 and ATA3271 for mesothelin, and ATA2431 and ATA3219 for B-cell lymphomas. Additionally, its pipeline includes ATA188 for multiple sclerosis and several other candidates for conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia and cytomegalovirus. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and collaborates with leading academic institutions to enhance its research and development efforts.

Atara Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2013
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. The company is advancing tabelecleucel, a T-cell immunotherapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as other related hematologic and solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Atara is also working on next-generation CAR T immunotherapies targeting various indications, including ATA2271 and ATA3271 for mesothelin, and ATA2431 and ATA3219 for B-cell lymphomas. Additionally, its pipeline includes ATA188 for multiple sclerosis and several other candidates for conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia and cytomegalovirus. Founded in 2012, Atara Biotherapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and collaborates with leading academic institutions to enhance its research and development efforts.

Datameer

Series D in 2013
Datameer is a data analytics platform that enables data engineers and analysts to transform and model data directly within cloud data warehouses using SQL or a no-code interface. The platform supports data preparation, integration, and analytics for large datasets, including features for ML and reporting, and aims to accelerate dataset creation and delivery while enabling collaboration between citizen data users and engineers. It offers tools for data modeling, transformation, and smart execution to optimize workloads, and provides capabilities for data discovery, visualization, and analytics across industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and tech. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Datameer targets organizations seeking scalable, accessible analytics in hybrid and cloud environments.

3VR

Debt Financing in 2013
3VR, Inc. is a provider of video intelligence solutions based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2002. The company develops a comprehensive platform that allows organizations to store, manage, search, and analyze enterprise video footage, facilitating real-time security monitoring and customer insights. 3VR's product offerings include hybrid network video recorders, video management and investigation software, and a suite of video analytics tools designed to enhance security investigations and improve operational efficiency. The VisionPoint Dashboard serves as a key component, enabling users to derive actionable intelligence from both single and multiple camera feeds. Additionally, 3VR operates CrimeDex, an online community for professionals in fraud, loss prevention, and law enforcement to share information. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, and government, and are distributed through resellers. 3VR operates as a subsidiary of Identiv, Inc.

Swiftype

Series A in 2013
Swiftype, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered enterprise search platform and software for websites and applications. Founded in 2011, Swiftype offers a suite of products, including Site Search and Enterprise Search, which enable organizations to customize their search experiences. The platform allows users to index content from various cloud data sources, facilitating efficient access to information across different sectors, including entertainment, publishing, and government. With tools such as a web crawler and a developer API, Swiftype helps businesses enhance their search capabilities, making it easier for employees and customers to find the information they need. The company has built a strong customer portfolio that includes notable brands like AT&T, Shopify, and HubSpot, and it operates as a subsidiary of Elastic B.V. since 2017.

VoloAgri Group

Series B in 2013
Founded in 2012, VoloAgri Group specializes in plant genetics and hybrid vegetable breeding services. With operations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, they focus on improving agricultural results through advanced breeding technologies while promoting sustainable practices.

VoloAgri Group

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, VoloAgri Group specializes in plant genetics and hybrid vegetable breeding services. With operations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, they focus on improving agricultural results through advanced breeding technologies while promoting sustainable practices.

Swiftype

Seed Round in 2013
Swiftype, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered enterprise search platform and software for websites and applications. Founded in 2011, Swiftype offers a suite of products, including Site Search and Enterprise Search, which enable organizations to customize their search experiences. The platform allows users to index content from various cloud data sources, facilitating efficient access to information across different sectors, including entertainment, publishing, and government. With tools such as a web crawler and a developer API, Swiftype helps businesses enhance their search capabilities, making it easier for employees and customers to find the information they need. The company has built a strong customer portfolio that includes notable brands like AT&T, Shopify, and HubSpot, and it operates as a subsidiary of Elastic B.V. since 2017.

D2iQ

Seed Round in 2013
D2iQ develops a datacenter operating system (DCOS) that spans various machines in a datacenter or cloud. It organizes infrastructure, provides scalable application deployment, and supports big data infrastructure on shared resources. D2iQ offers products like Mesosphere DCOS, Infinity, and Conductor, along with architectural consulting services.

OptiMedica

Series E in 2013
OptiMedica Corporation is a Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company established in 2004, focused on advancing technologies to enhance patient outcomes in eye care. The company specializes in developing a noninvasive, reproducible technique that utilizes femtosecond laser technology to improve the precision and consistency of cataract surgery, addressing the limitations of traditional manual methods. OptiMedica's flagship product, the Catalys Precision Laser System, has undergone successful clinical trials, demonstrating significant improvements in performance and efficacy for cataract surgeons and their patients. Although the system is not yet available for sale in the United States, OptiMedica aims to launch it in both U.S. and international markets.

Simpler

Seed Round in 2013
Simpler is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing solutions for managing and digitalizing employee onboarding processes. Recognizing the significance of effective onboarding for new hires' success, Simpler aims to address the challenges associated with traditional onboarding methods, which are often cumbersome and inadequately supported by available tools. By creating streamlined, user-friendly solutions, Simpler seeks to enhance the onboarding experience, ultimately improving employee integration and retention within organizations.

Drawbridge

Series B in 2013
Drawbridge operates as a technology company specializing in identity management solutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop scalable identity technologies. Its primary product is a platform designed to connect brands with consumers across various devices, supporting applications such as advertising, personalization, authentication, and risk detection. Drawbridge serves clients from diverse industries, aiming to enhance customer experiences through better understanding of users. The company has received backing from notable investors like Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Northgate Capital, and has been recognized for its growth and innovation by publications such as CNBC, Fortune, and Inc.

Kovio

Debt Financing in 2013
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

Wello

Seed Round in 2012
Wello is an online platform offering live fitness training over two-way video. It provides an affordable and easy way for its users to workout with a live fitness professional of their choice. Its first product called 1-on-1 personal training was launched in 2012. In 2013, Wello completed the program at Rock Health and became part of a prolific network of the best digital health companies in the country. It matches clients with the right Wello-vetted trainer and workout program for them, provides seamless scheduling and payment, and establishes the live video connection for the workout to take place. Wello was launched in 2011 by Stanford MBA students Ann Scott Plante and Leslie Silverglide. It is based in San Francisco, C.A.

Datameer

Series C in 2012
Datameer is a data analytics platform that enables data engineers and analysts to transform and model data directly within cloud data warehouses using SQL or a no-code interface. The platform supports data preparation, integration, and analytics for large datasets, including features for ML and reporting, and aims to accelerate dataset creation and delivery while enabling collaboration between citizen data users and engineers. It offers tools for data modeling, transformation, and smart execution to optimize workloads, and provides capabilities for data discovery, visualization, and analytics across industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and tech. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Datameer targets organizations seeking scalable, accessible analytics in hybrid and cloud environments.

DocuSign

Series D in 2012
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2012
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

Invuity

Series D in 2012
Invuity is a medical technology company that develops visualization products for minimally invasive and open surgeries. Using photonics technology, it directs and shapes light to provide broad, uniform illumination and direct visualization inside dark surgical cavities, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and safety. The product line includes illuminated retractors and handheld and intracavity illumination systems used in breast, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, endocrine, gynecologic, colorectal, and general procedures. Examples include Eikon LT and Eiberg illuminated retractors, PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber handheld illuminators, Breiten retractors, Photonguide XT intracavity illuminator, and PhotonVue visualization with indocyanine green imaging. Devices come in single-use and reusable formats and are sold directly to hospitals, surgeons, and to third-party manufacturers. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, Invuity originated as Spotlight Surgical.

Gen110

Venture Round in 2012
Gen110 is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing an alternative approach to purchasing residential electricity, primarily targeting heavy energy users. Founded in 2009, Gen110 enables homeowners to generate their own electricity on-site, effectively reducing their reliance on traditional utility companies. The company has successfully assisted over 1,600 homeowners in California in avoiding utility rate hikes by producing more than 7 megawatts of electricity. Gen110 offers generators without installation or upgrade fees, allowing customers to pay for electricity at a guaranteed rate. This model not only protects customers from fluctuating utility costs but also addresses the high transportation costs associated with electricity delivery, which can comprise a significant portion of overall energy expenses.

Drawbridge

Series A in 2012
Drawbridge operates as a technology company specializing in identity management solutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop scalable identity technologies. Its primary product is a platform designed to connect brands with consumers across various devices, supporting applications such as advertising, personalization, authentication, and risk detection. Drawbridge serves clients from diverse industries, aiming to enhance customer experiences through better understanding of users. The company has received backing from notable investors like Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Northgate Capital, and has been recognized for its growth and innovation by publications such as CNBC, Fortune, and Inc.

Stipple

Series A in 2012
Stipple is an internet technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in enhancing the visual web by transforming digital images into interactive experiences. Its innovative marketing technology stack detects and identifies content within images, allowing advertisers and publishers to incorporate interactive and curated content seamlessly. Stipple's platform enables native advertising solutions and fosters organic connections to commerce, thereby driving discovery, engagement, and customer loyalty. The technology offers unique image analytics and advertising capabilities without the need for widgets or embed codes, making it scalable across the web. Stipple is backed by prominent investors, including Floodgate and Kleiner Perkins.

Invuity

Venture Round in 2012
Invuity is a medical technology company that develops visualization products for minimally invasive and open surgeries. Using photonics technology, it directs and shapes light to provide broad, uniform illumination and direct visualization inside dark surgical cavities, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and safety. The product line includes illuminated retractors and handheld and intracavity illumination systems used in breast, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, endocrine, gynecologic, colorectal, and general procedures. Examples include Eikon LT and Eiberg illuminated retractors, PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber handheld illuminators, Breiten retractors, Photonguide XT intracavity illuminator, and PhotonVue visualization with indocyanine green imaging. Devices come in single-use and reusable formats and are sold directly to hospitals, surgeons, and to third-party manufacturers. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, Invuity originated as Spotlight Surgical.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2011
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

3VR

Series E in 2010
3VR, Inc. is a provider of video intelligence solutions based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2002. The company develops a comprehensive platform that allows organizations to store, manage, search, and analyze enterprise video footage, facilitating real-time security monitoring and customer insights. 3VR's product offerings include hybrid network video recorders, video management and investigation software, and a suite of video analytics tools designed to enhance security investigations and improve operational efficiency. The VisionPoint Dashboard serves as a key component, enabling users to derive actionable intelligence from both single and multiple camera feeds. Additionally, 3VR operates CrimeDex, an online community for professionals in fraud, loss prevention, and law enforcement to share information. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, and government, and are distributed through resellers. 3VR operates as a subsidiary of Identiv, Inc.

Stipple

Seed Round in 2010
Stipple is an internet technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in enhancing the visual web by transforming digital images into interactive experiences. Its innovative marketing technology stack detects and identifies content within images, allowing advertisers and publishers to incorporate interactive and curated content seamlessly. Stipple's platform enables native advertising solutions and fosters organic connections to commerce, thereby driving discovery, engagement, and customer loyalty. The technology offers unique image analytics and advertising capabilities without the need for widgets or embed codes, making it scalable across the web. Stipple is backed by prominent investors, including Floodgate and Kleiner Perkins.

Invuity

Series C in 2010
Invuity is a medical technology company that develops visualization products for minimally invasive and open surgeries. Using photonics technology, it directs and shapes light to provide broad, uniform illumination and direct visualization inside dark surgical cavities, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and safety. The product line includes illuminated retractors and handheld and intracavity illumination systems used in breast, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, endocrine, gynecologic, colorectal, and general procedures. Examples include Eikon LT and Eiberg illuminated retractors, PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber handheld illuminators, Breiten retractors, Photonguide XT intracavity illuminator, and PhotonVue visualization with indocyanine green imaging. Devices come in single-use and reusable formats and are sold directly to hospitals, surgeons, and to third-party manufacturers. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, Invuity originated as Spotlight Surgical.

Working Equity

Venture Round in 2009
Working Equity based in San Francisco, CA offers Equity Protection to home buyers, homeowners and home sellers nationally. Equity Protection shelters a home's value against changes in the housing market.

RPX Corporation

Series B in 2009
RPX Corporation specializes in patent risk management services globally. It offers subscription-based patent risk management, defensive patent aggregation, patent infringement liability insurance, market intelligence, and technology-enabled services for litigation matters. Its clients are companies involved in technology products/services or using technology in their businesses, as well as corporations and law firms.

Kovio

Series E in 2009
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

HX Diagnostics

Series A in 2009
HX Diagnostics is a San Francisco Bay Area diagnostics company with a mission to be a global leader in rapid diagnostics for seasonal and emerging infectious diseases. The company is focused on the development and commercialization of seasonal and pandemic influenza assays that will allow clinicians to make rapid assessments of their patient's health status. HX Diagnostics has relationships with leading avian flu researchers across the globe. The company and its global collaborators share a common focus to bring the first highly effective differentiated point-of-care diagnostic product to simultaneously detect multiple strains of influenza.

RPX Corporation

Series A in 2008
RPX Corporation specializes in patent risk management services globally. It offers subscription-based patent risk management, defensive patent aggregation, patent infringement liability insurance, market intelligence, and technology-enabled services for litigation matters. Its clients are companies involved in technology products/services or using technology in their businesses, as well as corporations and law firms.

OptiMedica

Series C in 2008
OptiMedica Corporation is a Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company established in 2004, focused on advancing technologies to enhance patient outcomes in eye care. The company specializes in developing a noninvasive, reproducible technique that utilizes femtosecond laser technology to improve the precision and consistency of cataract surgery, addressing the limitations of traditional manual methods. OptiMedica's flagship product, the Catalys Precision Laser System, has undergone successful clinical trials, demonstrating significant improvements in performance and efficacy for cataract surgeons and their patients. Although the system is not yet available for sale in the United States, OptiMedica aims to launch it in both U.S. and international markets.

Invuity

Series B in 2007
Invuity is a medical technology company that develops visualization products for minimally invasive and open surgeries. Using photonics technology, it directs and shapes light to provide broad, uniform illumination and direct visualization inside dark surgical cavities, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and safety. The product line includes illuminated retractors and handheld and intracavity illumination systems used in breast, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, endocrine, gynecologic, colorectal, and general procedures. Examples include Eikon LT and Eiberg illuminated retractors, PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber handheld illuminators, Breiten retractors, Photonguide XT intracavity illuminator, and PhotonVue visualization with indocyanine green imaging. Devices come in single-use and reusable formats and are sold directly to hospitals, surgeons, and to third-party manufacturers. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, Invuity originated as Spotlight Surgical.

Kovio

Series D in 2007
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

3VR

Series C in 2006
3VR, Inc. is a provider of video intelligence solutions based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2002. The company develops a comprehensive platform that allows organizations to store, manage, search, and analyze enterprise video footage, facilitating real-time security monitoring and customer insights. 3VR's product offerings include hybrid network video recorders, video management and investigation software, and a suite of video analytics tools designed to enhance security investigations and improve operational efficiency. The VisionPoint Dashboard serves as a key component, enabling users to derive actionable intelligence from both single and multiple camera feeds. Additionally, 3VR operates CrimeDex, an online community for professionals in fraud, loss prevention, and law enforcement to share information. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, and government, and are distributed through resellers. 3VR operates as a subsidiary of Identiv, Inc.

OptiMedica

Series B in 2006
OptiMedica Corporation is a Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company established in 2004, focused on advancing technologies to enhance patient outcomes in eye care. The company specializes in developing a noninvasive, reproducible technique that utilizes femtosecond laser technology to improve the precision and consistency of cataract surgery, addressing the limitations of traditional manual methods. OptiMedica's flagship product, the Catalys Precision Laser System, has undergone successful clinical trials, demonstrating significant improvements in performance and efficacy for cataract surgeons and their patients. Although the system is not yet available for sale in the United States, OptiMedica aims to launch it in both U.S. and international markets.

3VR

Series B in 2006
3VR, Inc. is a provider of video intelligence solutions based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2002. The company develops a comprehensive platform that allows organizations to store, manage, search, and analyze enterprise video footage, facilitating real-time security monitoring and customer insights. 3VR's product offerings include hybrid network video recorders, video management and investigation software, and a suite of video analytics tools designed to enhance security investigations and improve operational efficiency. The VisionPoint Dashboard serves as a key component, enabling users to derive actionable intelligence from both single and multiple camera feeds. Additionally, 3VR operates CrimeDex, an online community for professionals in fraud, loss prevention, and law enforcement to share information. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, and government, and are distributed through resellers. 3VR operates as a subsidiary of Identiv, Inc.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2005
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

OptiMedica

Series A in 2005
OptiMedica Corporation is a Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company established in 2004, focused on advancing technologies to enhance patient outcomes in eye care. The company specializes in developing a noninvasive, reproducible technique that utilizes femtosecond laser technology to improve the precision and consistency of cataract surgery, addressing the limitations of traditional manual methods. OptiMedica's flagship product, the Catalys Precision Laser System, has undergone successful clinical trials, demonstrating significant improvements in performance and efficacy for cataract surgeons and their patients. Although the system is not yet available for sale in the United States, OptiMedica aims to launch it in both U.S. and international markets.

Kovio

Series B in 2004
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.
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