Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Ventures is a global software-focused venture capital firm with teams across Austin, London, Menlo Park and San Francisco. It partners with visionary management teams and venture funds to back companies that can become category leaders and has backed hundreds of companies worldwide, generating a track record of public listings and acquisitions. The firm operates a multi-pronged platform—Sapphire Ventures, Sapphire Partners and Sapphire Sport—that combines growth and early-stage investing with a portfolio-growth team providing strategic resources and operational support to help portfolio companies scale. Sapphire Sport is an early-stage investment vehicle focused on the intersection of sport, media and entertainment technology, while the broader platform targets software, cloud, cybersecurity, AI and other technology-enabled sectors.

Steve Abbott

Partner

Jason Brooke

Vice President

Hillary Cook

Senior Associate

Jai Das

President

Georgie Davies

Tech Investor

Past deals in Open Source

Kong

Series E in 2024
Kong Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in API management. It operates an API marketplace, facilitating the distribution, monetization, and management of cloud-based services. Kong's key products include Kong, an open-source API management layer; Kong Enterprise Edition, a scalable microservices API platform; and Galileo, an analytics tool for API and microservice monitoring. Additionally, Kong offers API Documentation and Developer Portal, aiding developers in creating and managing API projects securely. The company serves a global client base comprising consumers, providers, developers, and IT teams, promoting productivity, security, and performance in API development.

Defense Unicorns

Series A in 2024
Defense Unicorns develops software and infrastructure solutions that enable national security capabilities through open-source continuous delivery tooling, with technology that supports deployments in air-gapped environments disconnected from the internet and across cloud, on-premises, and tactical edge settings. It offers an open-source and infrastructure-agnostic platform that helps organizations buy, accredit, and integrate software through an end-to-end service for continuous software integration, delivering programs across the Department of Defense and the broader federal market and accelerating software acquisition and delivery while enhancing security and operational readiness for digital defense initiatives.

Yugabyte

Series C in 2021
Yugabyte, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing open-source cloud-native database software designed for internet-scale applications. Its flagship product, YugabyteDB, is a high-performance distributed SQL database that supports both scale-out relational database management system (RDBMS) and online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads, featuring low query latency and robust resilience against failures. YugabyteDB is built with innovative technologies such as auto sharding and multi-shard ACID transactions, drawing inspiration from Google Spanner. The company offers various deployment options, including the Yugabyte Platform, a self-managed database-as-a-service solution suitable for public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, and Yugabyte Cloud, a fully-managed service available on major cloud platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Yugabyte aims to empower developers to build scalable, resilient applications with its open-source offerings.

Uptycs

Series C in 2021
Uptycs, Inc. is a security analytics company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for monitoring and diagnosing infrastructure issues across various environments, including software as a service, enterprise, and data centers. Founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Uptycs offers a cloud-based solution that integrates osquery, an open-source universal agent, with advanced security analytics. This platform delivers essential capabilities such as endpoint detection and response, file integrity management, incident investigation, vulnerability monitoring, and compliance tracking. Uptycs is designed to enhance security visibility and operational efficiency for IT administrators, compliance officers, and incident response teams by providing insights into workload vulnerabilities and security incidents across cloud environments, containers, and software pipelines. The platform is trusted by major enterprises to secure critical workloads and streamline security operations from a unified console.

Cypress.io

Series B in 2020
Cypress.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a front-end testing tool designed for developers and QA engineers to effectively test software applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Cypress.io offers an automated end-to-end and component testing solution that operates within browser environments. Its flagship product, the open-source Cypress App, integrates existing testing tools with a graphical user interface, enabling users to monitor and debug tests efficiently. Additionally, the company provides Cypress Cloud, a hosted service that leverages insights from previous test runs to enhance continuous integration (CI) workflows, improve test suite analytics, and facilitate intelligent CI orchestration. With a diverse customer base exceeding 3,700 across 78 countries and 65 industries, Cypress.io has facilitated the execution of over 5 billion tests, significantly enhancing developer productivity while optimizing CI costs.

Uptycs

Series B in 2020
Uptycs, Inc. is a security analytics company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for monitoring and diagnosing infrastructure issues across various environments, including software as a service, enterprise, and data centers. Founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Uptycs offers a cloud-based solution that integrates osquery, an open-source universal agent, with advanced security analytics. This platform delivers essential capabilities such as endpoint detection and response, file integrity management, incident investigation, vulnerability monitoring, and compliance tracking. Uptycs is designed to enhance security visibility and operational efficiency for IT administrators, compliance officers, and incident response teams by providing insights into workload vulnerabilities and security incidents across cloud environments, containers, and software pipelines. The platform is trusted by major enterprises to secure critical workloads and streamline security operations from a unified console.

Mirantis

Series B in 2015
Mirantis is a technology company that provides software, services, and training to help organizations build and operate production-grade open source cloud environments. It offers OpenStack distribution software, container technologies, and a cloud platform that enables on-premises, public, and edge deployments with a unified experience. Its solutions include a container management and orchestration platform, a cloud-native platform for Kubernetes workloads, and tools that automate configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management across clouds. The company emphasizes eliminating infrastructure complexity, supporting both legacy and modern workloads, and enabling developers and operators with self-service capabilities. It provides turnkey OpenStack appliances, Dev/Test and training services, and professional services for assessment, migration, and driver development. Mirantis also focuses on hybrid cloud integration, edge cloud use cases, and CSP networks with NFV, along with guided training such as Spinnaker Fundamentals to support cloud-native continuous delivery. Overall, Mirantis aims to help organizations ship code faster and operate consistently across data centers, public clouds, and the edge through an integrated cloud experience.

Socrata

Series C in 2014
Socrata, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing the accessibility and usability of government data for public agencies and the communities they serve. Founded in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Washington, D.C. and London, the company offers a suite of products that include Open Data, Open Performance, and Perspectives, all designed to facilitate interaction with data and improve transparency. Socrata's platform enables government workers, policymakers, and citizens to create visualizations, analyze performance metrics, and access crucial financial information. Its offerings also include tools like CrimeReports, Open Budget, Open Expenditures, and Open Payroll, which promote engagement and accountability in public administration. Socrata focuses exclusively on federal, state, and local government organizations, utilizing a data-as-a-service model optimized for cloud performance. The company operates under strict government standards and has achieved FedRAMP Authority to Operate, underscoring its commitment to security and reliability in public sector applications.

Mirantis

Series B in 2014
Mirantis is a technology company that provides software, services, and training to help organizations build and operate production-grade open source cloud environments. It offers OpenStack distribution software, container technologies, and a cloud platform that enables on-premises, public, and edge deployments with a unified experience. Its solutions include a container management and orchestration platform, a cloud-native platform for Kubernetes workloads, and tools that automate configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management across clouds. The company emphasizes eliminating infrastructure complexity, supporting both legacy and modern workloads, and enabling developers and operators with self-service capabilities. It provides turnkey OpenStack appliances, Dev/Test and training services, and professional services for assessment, migration, and driver development. Mirantis also focuses on hybrid cloud integration, edge cloud use cases, and CSP networks with NFV, along with guided training such as Spinnaker Fundamentals to support cloud-native continuous delivery. Overall, Mirantis aims to help organizations ship code faster and operate consistently across data centers, public clouds, and the edge through an integrated cloud experience.

BlackDuck

Series F in 2014
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Alfresco Software

Series D in 2014
Alfresco Software is an enterprise open-source software company based in San Mateo, California, established in 2005. It specializes in automating content-centric processes for digital businesses, offering a range of solutions including document management, web content management, and records management. By leveraging open-source technologies and contributions from the community, Alfresco develops high-quality software that is both cost-effective and efficient. Its platform facilitates seamless collaboration and connectivity, enabling organizations to digitize essential business processes and access information swiftly and easily.

Mirantis

Series A in 2013
Mirantis is a technology company that provides software, services, and training to help organizations build and operate production-grade open source cloud environments. It offers OpenStack distribution software, container technologies, and a cloud platform that enables on-premises, public, and edge deployments with a unified experience. Its solutions include a container management and orchestration platform, a cloud-native platform for Kubernetes workloads, and tools that automate configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management across clouds. The company emphasizes eliminating infrastructure complexity, supporting both legacy and modern workloads, and enabling developers and operators with self-service capabilities. It provides turnkey OpenStack appliances, Dev/Test and training services, and professional services for assessment, migration, and driver development. Mirantis also focuses on hybrid cloud integration, edge cloud use cases, and CSP networks with NFV, along with guided training such as Spinnaker Fundamentals to support cloud-native continuous delivery. Overall, Mirantis aims to help organizations ship code faster and operate consistently across data centers, public clouds, and the edge through an integrated cloud experience.

OpenX

Series E in 2013
OpenX, headquartered in Pasadena, California, is a digital advertising technology company. It offers a platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize their ad revenue across various connected screens and formats. OpenX's technology aggregates and values consumer interest in real-time, allowing marketers to reach specific audiences. The company serves over 30,000 brands, 1,200 websites, and 2,000 premium mobile apps globally. Additionally, OpenX provides publishers with an open-source ad server solution, reducing their reliance on Google AdSense by offering access to a wide variety of ad networks.

BlackDuck

Series E in 2011
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Jaspersoft

Venture Round in 2011
Jaspersoft is a provider of open source business intelligence software that facilitates the creation of interactive reports, dashboards, and analytics for applications. The company offers a comprehensive BI suite designed to support developers and businesses in harnessing insights from diverse data sources. With a focus on cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft enables self-service BI at scale, catering to a wide range of commercial customers. It operates under a commercial open source model, supported by a community of over 250,000 members and boasting nearly 15 million downloads of its software. With more than 175,000 production deployments powering 100,000 data-driven applications, Jaspersoft maintains a significant presence in the global market. The company is privately held and has locations worldwide.

OpenX

Series D in 2011
OpenX, headquartered in Pasadena, California, is a digital advertising technology company. It offers a platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize their ad revenue across various connected screens and formats. OpenX's technology aggregates and values consumer interest in real-time, allowing marketers to reach specific audiences. The company serves over 30,000 brands, 1,200 websites, and 2,000 premium mobile apps globally. Additionally, OpenX provides publishers with an open-source ad server solution, reducing their reliance on Google AdSense by offering access to a wide variety of ad networks.

Zend

Series E in 2010
Zend Technologies Ltd. specializes in solutions for developing, deploying, and managing business-critical PHP applications, which are instrumental in powering a significant portion of the world's websites. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Zend offers a range of products including Z-Ray, Zend Server, Zend Studio, Zend Guard, and Apigility, catering to the entire lifecycle of PHP applications. These tools assist developers by providing debugging, automation, and security features, enabling them to create high-quality applications efficiently. Zend’s solutions are utilized by over 35,000 companies globally, from small businesses to large enterprises, and are available through both direct sales and partnerships. The company has established strategic alliances with major technology firms including Amazon Web Services, IBM, and Microsoft, enhancing its service offerings. With additional offices in Europe and Israel, Zend continues to play a pivotal role in the PHP development landscape.

BlackDuck

Series D in 2009
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Virtual Iron Software

Series E in 2008
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

Alfresco Software

Series C in 2008
Alfresco Software is an enterprise open-source software company based in San Mateo, California, established in 2005. It specializes in automating content-centric processes for digital businesses, offering a range of solutions including document management, web content management, and records management. By leveraging open-source technologies and contributions from the community, Alfresco develops high-quality software that is both cost-effective and efficient. Its platform facilitates seamless collaboration and connectivity, enabling organizations to digitize essential business processes and access information swiftly and easily.

Virtual Iron Software

Series D in 2007
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

Jaspersoft

Series D in 2007
Jaspersoft is a provider of open source business intelligence software that facilitates the creation of interactive reports, dashboards, and analytics for applications. The company offers a comprehensive BI suite designed to support developers and businesses in harnessing insights from diverse data sources. With a focus on cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft enables self-service BI at scale, catering to a wide range of commercial customers. It operates under a commercial open source model, supported by a community of over 250,000 members and boasting nearly 15 million downloads of its software. With more than 175,000 production deployments powering 100,000 data-driven applications, Jaspersoft maintains a significant presence in the global market. The company is privately held and has locations worldwide.

BlackDuck

Series C in 2007
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Zend

Series D in 2006
Zend Technologies Ltd. specializes in solutions for developing, deploying, and managing business-critical PHP applications, which are instrumental in powering a significant portion of the world's websites. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Zend offers a range of products including Z-Ray, Zend Server, Zend Studio, Zend Guard, and Apigility, catering to the entire lifecycle of PHP applications. These tools assist developers by providing debugging, automation, and security features, enabling them to create high-quality applications efficiently. Zend’s solutions are utilized by over 35,000 companies globally, from small businesses to large enterprises, and are available through both direct sales and partnerships. The company has established strategic alliances with major technology firms including Amazon Web Services, IBM, and Microsoft, enhancing its service offerings. With additional offices in Europe and Israel, Zend continues to play a pivotal role in the PHP development landscape.

MySQL

Series C in 2006
MySQL is an open-source database company founded in 1995 by David Axmark and Michael Widenius, located in Cupertino, California. It specializes in providing scalable database solutions for web-based and embedded applications. MySQL offers a range of products, including enterprise-level support packages that come with comprehensive service options, alongside free downloads of its latest software versions. The company's online platform features a variety of resources such as forums, articles, documentation, and community support. MySQL's software is designed to enhance scalability, security, reliability, and uptime for businesses, facilitating increased agility and cost reduction through features like network monitoring, production support services, and database clustering architecture for mission-critical deployments.

Virtual Iron Software

Series C in 2005
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

BlackDuck

Series B in 2005
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Intalio

Series C in 2004
Intalio, Inc. is a software provider based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in web-based business process management solutions. The company develops the Intalio|bpms platform, an open-source tool that allows organizations to design, deploy, and manage business processes effectively. Intalio's suite of products enables the creation of scalable business applications that enhance user experiences and facilitate engagement with employees, partners, and customers across various sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, financial services, and education. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing, Intalio offers innovative solutions for managing unstructured data and optimizing operational efficiency. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as ExOffice Technologies, Inc., Intalio operates globally, serving clients in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company has been a subsidiary of Ever Team SAS since 2015.
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