Craft Ventures

Founded in 2017, Craft Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focused on supporting and scaling innovative early-stage and growth companies. They invest across sectors such as consumer, enterprise, financial services, SaaS, e-commerce, blockchain, and cryptocurrency, backing companies with strong founding teams, clear visions, and scalable business models.

Sarah Blanchard

Operating Partner

Zao Chen

Senior Associate

Sky Dayton

Venture Partner

Jeff Fluhr

General Partner

Kevin Gabura

Vice President

Past deals in Search Engine

ParadeDB

Series A in 2025
ParadeDB is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based search and analytics platform. This platform is designed to handle real-time, update-heavy workloads, making it an alternative to Elasticsearch. It leverages Postgres and offers real-time indexing, allowing users to query data using keyword search, vector search, or a hybrid of both. Additionally, the platform provides statistical metrics on search results and enables the creation of search boxes with autocomplete functionality. This allows organizations to build AI products without the need to manage batch jobs or infrastructure.

Grata

Series A in 2022
Grata designs and develops Software-as-a-Service solutions that automate B2B research processes. Its platform helps private equity firms, sales teams, and marketing professionals find, analyze, and engage with private companies using machine learning technology for targeted outreach, market analysis, and voice of customer insights.

Command E

Seed Round in 2020
Command E is a company that specializes in developing a productivity tool aimed at enhancing workspace navigation. Its primary offering is a simple keyboard shortcut that allows users to quickly access any document, contact, file, or record stored in the cloud. This tool streamlines the search process, enabling users to find information efficiently without the need to sift through multiple tabs or systems. By focusing on ease of use, Command E enhances productivity for individuals and teams alike.

Sourcegraph

Series B in 2020
Sourcegraph, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a universal code search tool designed to enhance developer productivity and facilitate code change management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sourcegraph provides a platform that allows developers to explore and understand code across various repositories and programming languages with contextual intelligence. This capability enables efficient code navigation, exploration, and management of large-scale changes, helping developers to quickly find and fix issues without the frustration of sifting through extensive codebases. Serving a diverse clientele that includes startups, enterprises, and engineering teams, Sourcegraph aims to streamline the coding process, improve code reviews, and simplify onboarding for new hires, ultimately allowing developers to focus on problem-solving rather than code discovery.
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