Ridge Ventures

Ridge Ventures, formerly known as IDG Ventures SF, is a venture capital and private equity firm based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1997, the firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and bridge investments, primarily targeting enterprise IT and consumer companies. Ridge Ventures focuses on sectors such as new media, e-commerce, and information technology, with particular attention to media, Internet infrastructure, computer hardware, and enterprise software. The firm typically invests in privately held companies located west of the Mississippi River, with investment amounts ranging from $0.25 million to $5 million per round. Ridge Ventures is dedicated to supporting experienced founders who are innovating in the software space, including areas like SaaS, infrastructure solutions, adtech, gaming, and e-commerce. The firm emphasizes the belief that significant problems present substantial opportunities, and it actively seeks to lead or participate in larger investment rounds to foster growth in its portfolio companies.