Thrive Capital

Thrive Capital, established in 2009, is a New York-based venture capital firm. It specializes in investing in and building internet, software, and technology-enabled companies. Thrive manages multiple funds, including early-stage and growth-stage vehicles, focusing primarily on the software sector, with additional interest in media and TMT. The firm also offers venture-building services and is registered as an investment adviser. Notable investors in Thrive's funds include Princeton University, Wellcome Trust, and Hall Capital. Co-founded by Josh Kushner and Mario Schlosser, Thrive has participated in prominent deals such as Instagram's Series B round.

Philip Clark

Investor

Chris Grimm

Director, Head of Valuations

Miles Grimshaw

General Partner

Avery Klemmer

Investor

Joshua Kushner

Founder and Managing Partner

Nabil Mallick

General Partner

Belén Mella

Investor

Nitin Nohria

Executive Chairman

Kelly Sims

Partner

Scott Steele

COO

Jared Weinstein

General Partner

Christina White

Investor

Mark Znutas

Vice President, Head of GTM

Past deals in Series E

Melio

Series E in 2024
Melio is a fintech company that provides small businesses with a digital platform for managing business-to-business payments and receivables. Its services are designed to streamline the payment process, allowing businesses to transfer and receive payments more efficiently. The platform features an integrated accounts payable and receivables dashboard that enhances oversight and control over cash flow, helping to reduce or eliminate late payment costs. By simplifying the payment workflow, Melio enables small businesses to focus on customer engagement rather than administrative tasks, ultimately improving cash flow and minimizing time and costs associated with managing supplier payments.

Wiz

Series E in 2024
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020, with headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing enterprises with a platform that enables them to identify security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Wiz's innovative solution offers a comprehensive, cloud-native visibility tool that analyzes the entire cloud environment, delivering a 360-degree view of security risks across various platforms, including clouds, containers, and workloads. The platform utilizes actionable, graph-based analysis to facilitate in-depth risk assessment and root cause analysis without the need for agents, allowing organizations to enhance their security posture effectively.

Anduril Industries

Series E in 2022
Anduril Industries, Inc. is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges faced by the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, the company employs top technical talent to create innovative solutions. Its offerings include the Lattice Platform, which integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide a cohesive operational picture; the Sentry Tower, which collects data across the electromagnetic spectrum; and the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of performing various missions autonomously. Additionally, Anduril develops the Anvil sUAS, designed for precise drone threat interception while providing visual feedback for human operators. Through its cutting-edge technology, Anduril aims to enhance defense capabilities and support frontline personnel in safeguarding national interests.

Honor

Series E in 2021
Honor is a leading senior care network and technology platform that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Founded in 2014 by Cameron Ring, Monica Lo, Sandy Jen, and Seth Sternberg in San Francisco, California, Honor has established itself as a pioneer in the home care industry. The company offers expert in-home care services for seniors, leveraging an integrated system of third-party care providers. By combining scalable workforce management with personalized care, Honor enables older adults to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. In 2021, Honor expanded its reach by acquiring Home Instead, enhancing its capabilities through a global network and a relationship-based care model. This strategic move positions Honor to address the evolving needs of aging adults and professional caregivers worldwide.

Glossier

Series E in 2021
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company emphasizes a unique shopping experience that combines content and community engagement. Glossier offers a diverse range of beauty products inspired by everyday women, including skincare lotions, body lotions, and foundation kits. The company operates an online platform that features beauty-related content such as interviews with models and makeup artists, as well as advice on various beauty topics. Glossier's products are available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and they also maintain a showroom in New York City.

Gong

Series E in 2021
Gong is a revenue intelligence company that analyzes sales conversations and customer interactions. The company captures and processes data from various communication channels. It provides insights related to sales performance and customer engagement. Gong serves industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

Benchling

Series E in 2021
Benchling, Inc. is a cloud-based informatics company that provides a comprehensive platform tailored for life sciences research and development. Its flagship offering allows scientists to design, share, and document experiments through an integrated interface, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The platform includes Benchling Insights, which enables users to query and visualize structured data, and a Bioregistry system for managing biological entity registrations and inventory such as plasmids and cell strains. Benchling's solutions support a variety of applications, including antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, and vaccines, catering to the needs of scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Benchling aims to streamline the research process from discovery to bioprocessing, facilitating critical R&D decisions with its unified software suite.

Lattice

Series E in 2021
Lattice is a People Success Platform that integrates various tools, workflows, and data to assist business leaders in fostering engaged, high-performing employees and cultivating positive company cultures. The platform encompasses continuous performance management, goal-setting, employee engagement, compensation management, career development, and people analytics, providing HR, People, and Operations teams with essential insights to enhance workplace environments and achieve significant business results. Lattice has received recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies and is celebrated as a top workplace, with a high employee satisfaction rate. Serving nearly 5,000 customers globally, including notable organizations like Slack, Asana, Solera Health, and Guild Education, Lattice aims to streamline performance management processes through real-time employee feedback and efficient performance review cycles, targeting medium-sized companies for goal management and achievement.

Airtable

Series E in 2021
Airtable is a cloud-based software company that provides an intuitive online platform for creating and sharing relational databases. The company enables users to build custom applications tailored to their needs, facilitating tasks such as creating flexible checklists, organizing collections or ideas, and managing customer contacts. With a diverse range of templates available, from home improvement projects to inventory management, Airtable caters to various use cases without requiring users to have prior coding experience. The platform is designed to democratize software creation, empowering individuals and business teams alike to develop the tools that best suit their requirements.

Fanatics

Series E in 2020
Fanatics, Inc. is a leading global e-commerce company specializing in licensed sports merchandise, including fan gear and jerseys. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel retail platform that serves professional sports leagues, media brands, and collegiate teams. Fanatics designs, manufactures, and distributes its products across various channels, including online, mobile, and physical stores, catering to the evolving needs of sports fans in a mobile-first, on-demand culture. The company has additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing a wide range of products that meet the real-time expectations of customers.

Justworks

Series E in 2020
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. By serving as a professional employer organization, Justworks enables businesses to bundle essential employment-related functions, allowing them to efficiently manage payroll, employee information, and compliance requirements. The platform also provides access to affordable health insurance and benefits, along with self-service capabilities for businesses to navigate workforce management confidently. Justworks enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through its cloud-based solutions, offering 24/7 support and expertise tailored for modern business needs.

Robinhood

Series E in 2019
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.

Carta

Series E in 2019
Carta, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates as a SEC-registered transfer agent for private companies. Its core business is an online platform that facilitates electronic management of equity for corporations, involving shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. The platform offers services such as cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, compliance, and electronic stock issuance. It serves venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Additionally, Carta aims to simplify private market investments and participation through its platform, fostering growth and transparency in the private capital sector.

Noom

Series E in 2019
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.

Monzo

Series E in 2018
Monzo is a digital bank that operates primarily through its mobile application, offering a range of banking services including current, savings, and business accounts, as well as overdrafts and loans. It provides real-time spending updates, categorized transactions, budgeting tools, and instant transaction notifications. Monzo's unique features include 'Pots', sub-accounts for saving towards specific goals, and Monzo Plus, a premium subscription service offering additional benefits. The company, founded in 2015 and based in London, aims to serve customers who prefer managing their finances digitally, without the need for physical branches.

Stripe

Series E in 2018
Stripe is a technology company that develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments. It offers a range of products, including Payments, Subscriptions, Connect, Sigma, and Atlas, catering to various industries such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Stripe also provides fraud detection tools like Radar and user interface components for custom payment forms with Stripe Elements. It supports international debit/credit cards and serves businesses in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other regions. Additionally, Stripe Capital offers financing options based on payment history, with automatic repayment adjustments based on daily sales.

Instacart

Series E in 2018
Instacart is a prominent grocery delivery service operating in the United States and Canada, facilitating rapid deliveries of groceries and home essentials, often within an hour. The company partners with a variety of local and national grocers, including well-known brands such as Safeway, Whole Foods, and Costco, allowing customers to select from over 500,000 items and combine orders from multiple stores. Instacart employs a network of approximately 600,000 independent contractors who pick and deliver items directly to customers' homes. In addition to its delivery services, Instacart generates revenue by charging fees based on order value and by offering advertising opportunities primarily to consumer-packaged goods companies. With nearly 8 million monthly active users, Instacart has established itself as a leading platform in the grocery delivery market.

Nubank

Series E in 2018
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.
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