Vertex Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in startups at the Seed and Series A levels. Based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the firm focuses on enterprise and infrastructure sectors, particularly software infrastructure, developer tools, data security, and vertical SaaS. Vertex Ventures operates as a global network of operator-investors, managing portfolios across the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia. The firm positions itself as a trusted partner to innovative entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive operating experience and access to essential resources such as capital, talent, and strategic partnerships to help build globally competitive businesses.
Unit 2113-2116, Level 21, China World Tower 1, No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing 100004, China
345 S. California Avenue Palo Alto, California 94306
Sandeep Bhadra
Partner
Jeff Chang
Managing Director
Piyush Kharbanda
General Partner
James Lee
Managing Director
Genping Liu
Partner
Kanika Mayar
Partner, Investment
Yanai Oron
General Partner
Domenic Perri
Partner
Insik Rhee
General Partner
Chase Roberts
Principal
Emanuel Timor
General Partner
Hanming Wang
Senior Associate
Zhijin Xia
Partner
Ying XU
General Partner
David Heller
Managing Partner
Past deals in GovTech
Anecdotes
Series B in 2024
Anecdotes operates as a leading AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that transforms traditional compliance functions into automated and data-driven processes. The platform facilitates automated evidence collection and AI-driven insights, allowing organizations to continuously monitor compliance and effectively identify risks. By streamlining workflows, Anecdotes helps GRC teams eliminate manual tasks, enabling them to proactively manage risks and confidently affirm their security posture. The company's commitment to flexibility and innovation positions it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to enhance their compliance strategies. Anecdotes aims to create a comprehensive information security compliance ecosystem, breaking down data silos and supporting compliance leaders in transitioning from manual, time-consuming processes to a more strategic, automated approach.
Pronto
Seed Round in 2021
Pronto is a full lifecycle platform that empowers partnership teams to automate tasks, accelerate go-to-market strategies, and grow indirect revenue. We simplify partner operations by integrating your existing tools, normalizing data, and providing real-time visibility into partnership performance. In December 2023, Pronto was acquired by Atheer, a leader in connected worker software. With this acquisition, Atheer is set to expand its service operations capabilities, creating a comprehensive solution for field service operations. Together, we’re setting a new standard for Service Operations Management! Read more at https://www.atheerair.com/news/atheer-acquires-pronto-a-new-era-for-service-network-management
Xiaoduo
Series B in 2019
Founded in 2014, Xiaoduo Technology is mainly engaged in artificial intelligence voice customer service. Its business scope covers e-commerce, government affairs, finance and other fields. China Telecom, Meituan, Haidilao and other enterprises are its customers.
Zencity
Series A in 2018
Zencity is a government technology company that provides a community engagement platform designed to assist local governments in making informed decisions based on resident feedback. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv, Zencity serves over 300 government agencies, including those in major cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. The platform enables governments to gather and analyze millions of feedback points from various online and offline channels with minimal integration and overhead. By employing advanced AI and machine learning, Zencity transforms this data into reliable insights that help local leaders prioritize resources, track performance, and strengthen their connection with the community.
Expand Networks
Venture Round in 2007
Expand Networks is a technology company that specializes in Wide Area Network (WAN) optimization and application acceleration, serving both enterprise and public sector clients. Established in 1998, it has become a leader in the WAN optimization market, offering innovative "Virtual Proximity" solutions. With a customer base exceeding 3,500 and over 40,000 deployed units, Expand Networks has achieved significant scale, including the largest installation in the industry, featuring more than 3,000 devices. The company's product offerings include virtual WAN accelerator appliances, central management software for these accelerators, and an accelerator operating system. Expand Networks distributes its solutions globally through a network of certified resellers, system integrators, managed service providers, and original equipment manufacturer partners.
MoreCom
Series B in 1998
MoreCom is a technology consulting firm offering design, project management, training and technology planning services. MoreCom specializes in creating reliable technology solutions that support operational objectives with architectural integration. Their clients include local, state and federal governments, courts, universities, schools, broadcasters, business and industry.
MoreCom
Series A in 1997
MoreCom is a technology consulting firm offering design, project management, training and technology planning services. MoreCom specializes in creating reliable technology solutions that support operational objectives with architectural integration. Their clients include local, state and federal governments, courts, universities, schools, broadcasters, business and industry.
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