Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The firm specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on early-stage companies across various sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and entertainment. Index Ventures partners with innovative entrepreneurs who aim to transform their industries and has supported the growth of notable companies such as Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. The firm's investment strategy typically involves allocating between $2 million to $20 million to promising ventures, primarily in Europe and the United States.

Nina Achadjian

Partner & Investor

Molly Alter

Principal

Julia Andre

Partner & Investor

Damir Becirovic

Partner & Investor

Dino Becirovic

Principal

Bernard Dalle

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Partner

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner & Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal

Partner & Investor

Mark Fiorentino

Partner & Investor

Giacomo Genzini

Partner & Investors

Mark Goldberg

Partner & Investor

Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas

Partner & Investor

Jan Hammer

Partner

Bastian Hasslinger

Partner & Investor

Ari Helgason

Principal

Paris Heymann

Partner

Ben Holmes

General Partner

Pascal Jouin

Director of Investor Relations

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Adrianna C. Ma

Operating Partner

Martin Mignot

Partner & Investor

Bryan Offutt

Partner & Investor

Erin Price-Wright

Principal

Gerald Rimer

Team Member

Neil Rimer

Co-Founder & Investor

Danny Rimer

Partner

Daniel H. Rimer

Partner & Investor

Susana Rojas

Partner & Investor

Jahanvi Sardana

Partner & Investor

Hannah Seal

Partner & Investor

Shardul Shah

Partner & Investor

Georgia Stevenson

Partner & Investor

Nunu Tadesse

Director, Finance

Ishani Thakur

Partner & investor

Kelly Toole

Principal

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Michelangelo A. Volpi

Partner & Investor

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Partner & Investor

Rex Woodbury

Principal

Cat Wu

Partner

Giuseppe P. Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Pave

Series C in 2022
Pave, Inc. operates an online platform that offers tools for real-time compensation transparency and personal funding solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company enables organizations to track, measure, and communicate total employee compensation effectively. Pave's services help eliminate the use of spreadsheets for compensation management, leveraging real-time integrations with human resources information systems, applicant tracking systems, and cap tables. By focusing on affordable credit and enhancing compensation decision-making processes, Pave aims to simplify financial management for both individuals and organizations.

Motive

Series F in 2022
Motive, formerly known as KeepTruckin, Inc., is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in fleet management software and electronic logbook applications for mobile devices. Founded in 2013, Motive offers a comprehensive fleet management system designed for dispatchers, drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators. Its solutions enable dispatchers and fleet managers to audit driver logs, track locations, and relay load information to drivers. The application allows drivers to send and record their driving logs, conduct vehicle inspections, and communicate with back-office personnel to enhance hours-of-service compliance and safeguard their CSA scores. Motive's electronic logging device (ELD) is recognized as one of the most user-friendly and affordable systems available. Trusted by over 400,000 drivers and 13,000 fleets, Motive aims to improve the efficiency and profitability of the trucking industry through innovative technology. The company has received backing from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and Index Ventures.

SESO

Series A in 2022
SESO Inc. operates an online agricultural labor recruitment platform that connects U.S. farms with qualified seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program. This program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal labor. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company addresses the significant labor shortage in U.S. agriculture, which results in annual losses of $15 billion. SESO offers a comprehensive service package that includes recruiting, qualifying, and training workers, as well as automating the H-2A visa process. Additionally, SESO provides workforce management software to assist employers in maintaining compliance with local and federal regulations. By facilitating access to a better quality workforce at a lower cost, SESO aims to create meaningful and safe employment opportunities for agricultural workers.

Remote

Series C in 2022
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses with distributed employees and contractors. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates onboarding, automatic payments, and centralized document management, while also handling statutory payments, social and pension contributions, and income tax retention. By connecting candidates with remote job opportunities, Remote allows companies to focus on their workforce without the complexities of managing global payroll and regulatory compliance.

Anrok

Series A in 2022
Anrok is the modern sales tax solution for the Internet era. Built specifically for SaaS businesses, Anrok unifies sales tax monitoring, calculation and remittance across your financial stack.

Backbone

Series A in 2022
Backbone offers a mobile gaming controller that is cloud-gaming and remote-play compatible. It is a low-power, low-latency gaming device that works with the iPhone and does not require charging, allowing for responsive gaming anywhere. Backbone allows gamers to simply snap their phone into the Backbone One controller, launch the Backbone App, and begin playing mobile, console, or PC games from any location.

Superconductive

Series B in 2022
Superconductive is the creator of Great Expectations, an open-source tool for data testing, documentation, and profiling. Great Expectations has a vibrant community where both core contributors and community members provide each other support through channels like Slack and Discuss. They offer paid consulting services to organizations that would benefit from closer collaboration with the core Great Expectations engineering team. It was created in 2017 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Productboard

Series D in 2022
ProductBoard, Inc. develops and operates Software-as-a-Service platform for product management. Its software platform enables product teams to understand what users need, prioritize what to build, share roadmaps, monitor progress towards launch, earn colleagues trust, and engage customer community. ProductBoard, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Oakland, California with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic.

Deepnote

Series A in 2022
Deepnote is a collaboration platform designed specifically for data scientists, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The platform provides development software that facilitates real-time collaboration among users. Key features include versioning, code review, and the reusability of algorithms, which enhance the efficiency of data analysis projects. Additionally, Deepnote offers tools such as variables and plots, code intelligence, shortcuts, and a command palette, along with capabilities for creating dashboards or APIs. This combination of functionalities aims to streamline the workflow of data scientists and improve the overall quality of their work.

Ascend

Series A in 2022
Ascend is a modern, all-in-one payments solution purpose-built for insurance. We automate insurance payments end-to-end — from online customer payments including premium financing to the distribution of commissions and carrier payables. We help digital distributors sell more insurance by simplifying operations, reducing payment friction and delivering the modern checkout experience customers expect.

Humu

Series C in 2022
Humu, Inc. is a human resource technology company that specializes in behavioral-change software aimed at enhancing workplace dynamics. Founded in 2017 and located in Mountain View, California, Humu's platform leverages scientific research and machine learning to foster positive behavioral changes among employees. The software enables organizations to recognize and credit employee contributions, measure key factors that influence employee satisfaction, and promote a culture of acknowledgment and support. By integrating these features, Humu helps improve productivity, retention, and overall job satisfaction, ultimately contributing to a more engaged and effective workforce.

DeepScribe

Series A in 2022
DeepScribe is bringing the joy of care back to medicine with its artificially intelligent medical scribe. Imagine a world where you visit your patients and come back to your desk to see the entire appointment accurately documented for you in your Electronic Health Record (EHR) System. No frustrating voice dictation services. No expensive human/virtual scribes. No having to remember what you prescribed. That is what they are trying to accomplish at DeepScribe. Learn more at deepscribe.tech

Dazz

Series A in 2021
Dazz is a cloud security repair service that takes a unique approach to cybersecurity.

Dagster Labs

Series A in 2021
Dagster Labs develops an open-source Python library known as Dagster, which serves as a data orchestration platform for building modern data applications. The platform facilitates collaboration among infrastructure engineers, data engineers, and data scientists, enabling them to efficiently process and produce trusted data. Dagster offers a user-friendly programming model for constructing data pipelines and workflows, designed to integrate smoothly with existing tools and systems. Its incrementally-adoptable architecture allows clients to leverage their current infrastructure while enhancing their data management capabilities.

Monograph

Series B in 2021
Monograph Inc. develops project management software for architects and engineers. The company through its platform enables firms to manage both teams and project planning and it builds a database of employee records, captures employee utilization, and billable hours. Its software is used to manage the firm's projects, timesheets, and forecasts. Monograph Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

ClickHouse

Series B in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented OLAP database management system that allows users to generate analytical reports using SQL queries in real-time.

Abacus.AI

Series C in 2021
Abacus.AI is an AI research company that is focused on the hard problems that enterprises have. It allows organizations to plug and play deep learning systems into their existing customer experiences and business processes. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Crossing Minds

Series A in 2021
Crossing Minds applies next-generation artificial intelligence to enrich the human experience. Using predictive models and cultural taste correlations, Crossing Minds builds products and services that appreciate and adapt to every individual. Crossing Minds' first product, Hai, is a platform of cultural discovery. It generates custom, personalized recommendations in categories ranging from music, books, movies, tv shows, podcasts, and videos games - with further channels in development such as restaurants, travel activities, alcohol and more. Hai was designed to feel like a game: intuitive and playful. As users rate and archive items for their library, or add third-party accounts to improve their profile. It also opens more mediums of discovery and introduces advanced features like chat and voice interaction. In understanding the full spectrum of a user’s taste, Hai’s suggestions speak to the heart of a person’s preferences, and can adapt to mood and situation. Founded in 2016, Crossing Minds is headquartered at San Francisco, California.

Tekion

Series D in 2021
Tekion Corp. specializes in developing cloud-based applications for the automotive retail industry, offering a comprehensive platform known as Automotive Retail Cloud. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning to enhance the vehicle sales process. Tekion's platform connects various aspects of automotive dealerships, facilitating digital sales management, personalized customer engagement, and compliance management. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Tekion empowers dealers to improve sales, reduce costs, and foster customer loyalty. The company focuses on continuous innovation to address challenges within the automotive retail sector, aiming to enhance efficiency and revenue for its clients.

ClickHouse

Series A in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented OLAP database management system that allows users to generate analytical reports using SQL queries in real-time.

CodeSignal

Series C in 2021
CodeSignal, Inc. develops and operates a cloud-based coding and recruiting platform to discover, develop, and promote technical talent. It applies game mechanics that offer developers online computer programming for both instructional and recruiting purposes. The company’s platform creates custom tests for employers that are calibrated with interview process and creates assessments that test more than data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal, Inc. was formerly known as BrainFights, Inc. and changed its name to CodeSignal, Inc. in October 2020. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Persona

Series C in 2021
Persona is a company that specializes in identity verification, helping businesses establish trust in online interactions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, Persona provides a comprehensive suite of automated identity verification tools designed to address various needs, including age verification, fraud prevention, and account recovery. The system allows for the configuration and branding of custom-tailored workflows, making it adaptable to diverse use cases. By managing the complex processes of collecting, verifying, and handling sensitive personal information, Persona enables organizations to focus on their core product development while ensuring secure and efficient identity verification.

Printify

Series A in 2021
Printify is a platform that connects e-commerce merchants with print-on-demand dropshipping producers. It enables merchants to create and sell custom products, including apparel, wall art, home decor, and accessories, using their own designs. The service operates on a fully automated model, where print-on-demand producers print individual items and ship them directly to customers on behalf of the merchants. This streamlined process is designed to save time for entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses while maximizing profitability. Through its user-friendly interface, Printify aims to enhance the experience of online selling for its users.

Monad

Series A in 2021
Monad makes security data easy and accessible for DevOps and cloud engineering teams. Monad builds infrastructure to unite security data silos in your organization; normalize, transform, and enrich their data; and enable teams to build effective security and compliance workflows on the fly.

Culture Amp

Series F in 2021
Culture Amp Pty Ltd develops a platform designed to help organizations collect, understand, and act on employee feedback. The platform focuses on capturing employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness, catering to a wide range of companies from startups to Fortune 500 firms globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp has expanded its presence with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. The company was established to address the challenges that fast-growing organizations face as they evolve, leveraging the team’s extensive experience in enterprise environments to create technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive organizational culture.

Shopmonkey

Series C in 2021
Shopmonkey Inc. is a cloud-based shop management software developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The platform is designed specifically for repair shops, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline operations and enhance customer relationships. Key features include workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated follow-ups, digital vehicle inspections, and invoicing, all aimed at reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. Shopmonkey supports various types of repair businesses, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. The software integrates with QuickBooks and allows for both in-person and online payment options, facilitating smoother financial transactions. Communication tools enable users to send appointment reminders and invoices, while inventory management and technician time tracking help optimize shop operations.

Remote

Series B in 2021
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses with distributed employees and contractors. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates onboarding, automatic payments, and centralized document management, while also handling statutory payments, social and pension contributions, and income tax retention. By connecting candidates with remote job opportunities, Remote allows companies to focus on their workforce without the complexities of managing global payroll and regulatory compliance.

Figma

Series E in 2021
Figma, Inc. designs and develops an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool. It offers Figma, an online tool for interface design that enables product teams to create, test, and ship designs. The company’s tool is also used in UI design, UX design, prototyping, graphic design, wire framing, brainstorming, templates, and remote design applications; and tasks like visual white boarding, diagramming, and slide creation, as well as virtual design sprinting, city building, and Minecraft skin creation applications. Figma, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Figma

Series E in 2021
Figma, Inc. designs and develops an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool. It offers Figma, an online tool for interface design that enables product teams to create, test, and ship designs. The company’s tool is also used in UI design, UX design, prototyping, graphic design, wire framing, brainstorming, templates, and remote design applications; and tasks like visual white boarding, diagramming, and slide creation, as well as virtual design sprinting, city building, and Minecraft skin creation applications. Figma, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Anrok

Seed Round in 2021
Anrok is the modern sales tax solution for the Internet era. Built specifically for SaaS businesses, Anrok unifies sales tax monitoring, calculation and remittance across your financial stack.

Monograph

Series A in 2021
Monograph Inc. develops project management software for architects and engineers. The company through its platform enables firms to manage both teams and project planning and it builds a database of employee records, captures employee utilization, and billable hours. Its software is used to manage the firm's projects, timesheets, and forecasts. Monograph Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

RevenueCat

Series B in 2021
RevenueCat, Inc. provides a comprehensive platform designed for developers to effectively manage in-app subscriptions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, RevenueCat offers tools that facilitate the creation of in-app purchase products, management of subscribers, and analysis of subscription-related data. The platform enables developers to implement in-app purchases seamlessly, track subscription analytics, and enhance their customer data pipeline. By integrating third-party tools and providing insightful analytics, RevenueCat aims to support businesses in optimizing their mobile subscription strategies.

Superconductive

Series A in 2021
Superconductive is the creator of Great Expectations, an open-source tool for data testing, documentation, and profiling. Great Expectations has a vibrant community where both core contributors and community members provide each other support through channels like Slack and Discuss. They offer paid consulting services to organizations that would benefit from closer collaboration with the core Great Expectations engineering team. It was created in 2017 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Persona

Series B in 2021
Persona is a company that specializes in identity verification, helping businesses establish trust in online interactions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, Persona provides a comprehensive suite of automated identity verification tools designed to address various needs, including age verification, fraud prevention, and account recovery. The system allows for the configuration and branding of custom-tailored workflows, making it adaptable to diverse use cases. By managing the complex processes of collecting, verifying, and handling sensitive personal information, Persona enables organizations to focus on their core product development while ensuring secure and efficient identity verification.

Motive

Series E in 2021
Motive, formerly known as KeepTruckin, Inc., is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in fleet management software and electronic logbook applications for mobile devices. Founded in 2013, Motive offers a comprehensive fleet management system designed for dispatchers, drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators. Its solutions enable dispatchers and fleet managers to audit driver logs, track locations, and relay load information to drivers. The application allows drivers to send and record their driving logs, conduct vehicle inspections, and communicate with back-office personnel to enhance hours-of-service compliance and safeguard their CSA scores. Motive's electronic logging device (ELD) is recognized as one of the most user-friendly and affordable systems available. Trusted by over 400,000 drivers and 13,000 fleets, Motive aims to improve the efficiency and profitability of the trucking industry through innovative technology. The company has received backing from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and Index Ventures.

Productboard

Series C in 2021
ProductBoard, Inc. develops and operates Software-as-a-Service platform for product management. Its software platform enables product teams to understand what users need, prioritize what to build, share roadmaps, monitor progress towards launch, earn colleagues trust, and engage customer community. ProductBoard, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Oakland, California with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic.

Scale

Series E in 2021
Scale AI, Inc. is a data platform that specializes in providing high-quality training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of annotation tools, including platforms for 3D sensor data, images, videos, text, and documents. Its products support various AI tasks such as content moderation, transcription, and data comparison, and are utilized across multiple sectors including autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, and robotics. Scale AI's technology enables companies to streamline their machine learning processes, allowing teams to concentrate on developing innovative models rather than the labor-intensive task of data labeling. The company serves notable clients in the technology and transportation industries, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of AI development.

Plaid

Series D in 2021
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various applications, aiming to democratize financial services through innovative solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Plaid provides a suite of APIs that allow developers to create financial products that connect consumers with traditional financial institutions. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction history, authenticating bank accounts, verifying identities, and checking real-time account balances and income. These products are utilized across various sectors, including personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking, and brokerage. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 50 companies, facilitating the development of modern financial services and applications.

Coalition

Series D in 2021
Coalition, Inc. specializes in providing insurance coverage and risk management tools specifically designed to address cyber risk. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, retail, technology, real estate, non-profits, and cryptocurrency. Coalition offers up to $15 million in cyber and technology insurance coverage across the United States and $20 million in Canada. In addition to insurance, Coalition combines proactive cybersecurity measures with its offerings, featuring a cyber risk management platform that delivers automated security alerts, threat intelligence, and expert guidance. This comprehensive approach aims to help businesses effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats.

Gather

Series A in 2021
Gather Town is a developer of a social platform that facilitates virtual interactions and connections among individuals. The platform enables users to create customized 2D virtual spaces for a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, classes, game nights, and office gatherings. By providing these customizable environments, Gather Town allows participants to engage authentically and meaningfully, overcoming physical limitations and fostering communication among friends, coworkers, and community members. The platform serves as a versatile tool for diverse social and professional occasions, enhancing the experience of gathering in a digital landscape.

NEWNESS

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a beauty app designed to connect beauty enthusiasts and provide personalized recommendations. The company's platform is a community-driven space where users can share experiences, discover new trends, and get personalized beauty recommendations, enabling beauty enthusiasts to find the right products and build a community they can trust.

Kong

Series D in 2021
Kong is a cloud connectivity company that specializes in managing APIs and microservices. It is known for its popular open-source API Gateway and offers advanced solutions through its enterprise product, Kong Enterprise. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms and notable individuals, including those from the technology sector. By providing tools for developers and businesses, Kong facilitates seamless communication and integration between various software applications, helping organizations enhance their digital infrastructure.

Good Eggs

Series D in 2021
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.

Robinhood

Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online discount stock brokerage that provides self-directed investors with a platform to trade a variety of financial instruments, including stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies, without incurring commission fees. Established in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, making trading more accessible to a broader audience. In addition to trading services, Robinhood also offers cash management accounts, enhancing its financial service offerings. The company operates as a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., which was incorporated the same year.

Pilot

Series C in 2021
Pilot.com, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services tailored for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Pilot pairs each client with a dedicated account manager to ensure personalized bookkeeping support. The company utilizes an advanced platform that automates accrual basis bookkeeping, providing clients with accurate financial reports on demand. In addition to bookkeeping, Pilot offers CFO services that include annual budgeting, ongoing financial support, pitch assessments, and fundraising strategies. Formerly known as Zapgram, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2017 to reflect its focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions for growing businesses.

Fast

Series B in 2021
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Curtsy

Series A in 2021
Curtsy, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a mobile application designed specifically for women, allowing them to rent and sell a variety of fashion items including dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. The app simplifies the process of buying and selling stylish clothing, catering to a community of users who seek to engage in a sustainable and cost-effective shopping experience.

Hipcamp

Series C in 2021
Hipcamp Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013 that operates a marketplace for discovering and booking campsites on private and public land. The platform facilitates land sharing by allowing private landowners, including farmers, ranchers, and vintners, to list their properties for camping and outdoor recreation. This not only provides users with unique and scenic camping options but also creates new revenue streams for landowners, encouraging them to conserve their land and keep it accessible for nature enthusiasts. By simplifying the camping experience and expanding access to diverse outdoor locations, Hipcamp aims to inspire more people to engage with and protect the environment.

Discord

Series H in 2020
Discord operates as a voice, video, and text communication service to talk and hang out with friends and communities. It was originally created for people who loved to play games, but these passionate people realized it could be enjoyed for more purposes. Discord is now used by everyone from local hiking clubs, to art communities, to study groups. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Abacus.AI

Series B in 2020
Abacus.AI is an AI research company that is focused on the hard problems that enterprises have. It allows organizations to plug and play deep learning systems into their existing customer experiences and business processes. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Remote

Series A in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses with distributed employees and contractors. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates onboarding, automatic payments, and centralized document management, while also handling statutory payments, social and pension contributions, and income tax retention. By connecting candidates with remote job opportunities, Remote allows companies to focus on their workforce without the complexities of managing global payroll and regulatory compliance.

Tekion

Series C in 2020
Tekion Corp. specializes in developing cloud-based applications for the automotive retail industry, offering a comprehensive platform known as Automotive Retail Cloud. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning to enhance the vehicle sales process. Tekion's platform connects various aspects of automotive dealerships, facilitating digital sales management, personalized customer engagement, and compliance management. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Tekion empowers dealers to improve sales, reduce costs, and foster customer loyalty. The company focuses on continuous innovation to address challenges within the automotive retail sector, aiming to enhance efficiency and revenue for its clients.

Remote

Series A in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses with distributed employees and contractors. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates onboarding, automatic payments, and centralized document management, while also handling statutory payments, social and pension contributions, and income tax retention. By connecting candidates with remote job opportunities, Remote allows companies to focus on their workforce without the complexities of managing global payroll and regulatory compliance.

Climax Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Climax Foods is a data science company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019. It focuses on revolutionizing the food production system by utilizing artificial intelligence to innovate plant-based food products. The company develops sophisticated machine intelligence tools that facilitate the rapid creation of dairy alternatives optimized for taste, texture, and nutrition, enabling them to effectively compete with traditional animal-based foods. By leveraging the vast biodiversity of the plant kingdom, Climax Foods aims to deliver high-quality food at an accessible price point, bringing together a team of experienced data and food scientists to drive this transformation in the industry.

Shopmonkey

Series B in 2020
Shopmonkey Inc. is a cloud-based shop management software developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The platform is designed specifically for repair shops, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline operations and enhance customer relationships. Key features include workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated follow-ups, digital vehicle inspections, and invoicing, all aimed at reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. Shopmonkey supports various types of repair businesses, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. The software integrates with QuickBooks and allows for both in-person and online payment options, facilitating smoother financial transactions. Communication tools enable users to send appointment reminders and invoices, while inventory management and technician time tracking help optimize shop operations.

Juni Learning

Series A in 2020
Juni Learning, Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing private coding courses for children aged 8 to 18. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Boston, the company focuses on accelerated learning in computer science. Its offerings include beginner courses like Juni Jr and Scratch: Game Superstar, as well as core curriculum options such as Graphics Superstar, Problem Solver, and Data and Algorithms Master. For more advanced students, Juni Learning provides training in AP Computer Science A and the USA Computing Olympiad. The program features live, personalized instruction delivered by highly qualified instructors, often one-on-one or in small groups, utilizing a curriculum developed by Stanford graduates and Google alumni. This approach ensures that students receive a tailored educational experience that fosters their growth and development in the field of technology.

Gong

Series D in 2020
Provides a sales conversation intelligence platform created to improve calls and demos for sales teams. Its sales platform is cloud-based and utilizes artificial intelligence automatically to record, transcribe, and analyzes every sales conversation and calls and also analyze conversations from audio sources and web-conferencing platforms such as Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, and Zoom, and then links the results to CRM systems, enabling organizations to save time, increase win rates, improve strategic decision-making, and increase revenue.

RevenueCat

Series A in 2020
RevenueCat, Inc. provides a comprehensive platform designed for developers to effectively manage in-app subscriptions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, RevenueCat offers tools that facilitate the creation of in-app purchase products, management of subscribers, and analysis of subscription-related data. The platform enables developers to implement in-app purchases seamlessly, track subscription analytics, and enhance their customer data pipeline. By integrating third-party tools and providing insightful analytics, RevenueCat aims to support businesses in optimizing their mobile subscription strategies.

Abacus.AI

Series A in 2020
Abacus.AI is an AI research company that is focused on the hard problems that enterprises have. It allows organizations to plug and play deep learning systems into their existing customer experiences and business processes. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

KarmaCheck

Seed Round in 2020
KarmaCheck is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing innovative background check services tailored for employment needs. Founded in 2018, the company leverages artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to deliver real-time, actionable background checks, which include comprehensive criminal checks, employment verification, education verification, and other related services. Its mobile-first platform is designed to be user-friendly, reliable, and compliant, allowing employers to make informed hiring decisions more efficiently. By streamlining the background check process, KarmaCheck helps businesses achieve faster turnaround times and enhance employee retention.

Discord

Series G in 2020
Discord operates as a voice, video, and text communication service to talk and hang out with friends and communities. It was originally created for people who loved to play games, but these passionate people realized it could be enjoyed for more purposes. Discord is now used by everyone from local hiking clubs, to art communities, to study groups. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Transcend

Series A in 2020
Transcend, Inc. develops a privacy toolkit that allows the companies to manage personal data of their customers. Its products include Data Privacy Infrastructure that automatically fulfills access and erasure requests across every data system and every vendor; Consent management that replaces cookie banners and consent pop-ups with smart quarantining; and Privacy Center that allows users to manage privacy preferences. It also provides an infrastructure to manage personal data and the interface for consumers to make choices as to how their personal data gets used. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Gatsby

Series B in 2020
GatsbyJS is a React-based SSG that first debuted in 2015. Built by Kyle Mathews and fully open source, Gatsby upended the SSG ecosystem by combining best-practice front-end development techniques (route-based code splitting, PRPL, service workers, and offline support) with dynamic data integrations via a rich set of plugins (WordPress, Drupal, Contentful, MongoDB, etc.), queried at compile-time. Best of all was when Gatsby v1.0 shipped with connectors to PHP workhorse CMSs like Drupal and WordPress. Meaning that non-techies could still comfortably push content in the familiar way, while devs got to make use of React’s component model. Developers jumped on Gatsby like birthday kids on cupcakes: Gatsby is already in use by literally tens of thousands of developers, and downloaded nearly 500,000 times each month.

Figma

Series D in 2020
Figma, Inc. designs and develops an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool. It offers Figma, an online tool for interface design that enables product teams to create, test, and ship designs. The company’s tool is also used in UI design, UX design, prototyping, graphic design, wire framing, brainstorming, templates, and remote design applications; and tasks like visual white boarding, diagramming, and slide creation, as well as virtual design sprinting, city building, and Minecraft skin creation applications. Figma, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Remote

Seed Round in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses with distributed employees and contractors. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates onboarding, automatic payments, and centralized document management, while also handling statutory payments, social and pension contributions, and income tax retention. By connecting candidates with remote job opportunities, Remote allows companies to focus on their workforce without the complexities of managing global payroll and regulatory compliance.

Confluent

Series E in 2020
Confluent offers a streaming platform based on Apache Kafka that enables companies to easily access data as real-time streams. The company's platform offers an open-source technology that acts as a real-time, fault-tolerant and highly scalable messaging system, enabling companies to move data from isolated systems into a real-time data pipeline where they can act on it immediately.

Notion

Venture Round in 2020
Notion Labs, Inc. develops unified workspace mobile and web-based tools and solutions. It offers a document editor for notes, wikis, and tasks that nests pages inside each other, drags and drops content, builds task board, and keeps the team in sync with slack notifications. The company also provides slack integration, converts markdown shortcuts into content, exports to PDF, and publishes as websites. Notion Labs, Inc. was formerly known as Canopy Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Notion Labs, Inc. in March 2014. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Remote

Seed Round in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses with distributed employees and contractors. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates onboarding, automatic payments, and centralized document management, while also handling statutory payments, social and pension contributions, and income tax retention. By connecting candidates with remote job opportunities, Remote allows companies to focus on their workforce without the complexities of managing global payroll and regulatory compliance.

Fast

Series A in 2020
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Nova Credit

Series B in 2020
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in assisting immigrant consumers. Founded in 2016, the company provides a unique service by translating international credit scores into U.S.-equivalent credit scores. This innovation allows newcomers to access credit in the United States, enabling them to apply for credit cards, loans, and housing without the need to establish a U.S. credit score from the ground up. Nova Credit aims to create a more inclusive financial landscape by facilitating cross-border credit reporting, thereby helping immigrants navigate their financial needs more effectively.

Deepnote

Seed Round in 2020
Deepnote is a collaboration platform designed specifically for data scientists, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The platform provides development software that facilitates real-time collaboration among users. Key features include versioning, code review, and the reusability of algorithms, which enhance the efficiency of data analysis projects. Additionally, Deepnote offers tools such as variables and plots, code intelligence, shortcuts, and a command palette, along with capabilities for creating dashboards or APIs. This combination of functionalities aims to streamline the workflow of data scientists and improve the overall quality of their work.

Iterable

Series D in 2019
Iterable, Inc. operates a consumer growth marketing and user engagement platform designed for mid-market and enterprise B2C companies. The platform enables marketers to communicate with users across various channels, including email, mobile, social media, and the web, while providing features such as real-time segmentation, automation, customization, and A/B testing. Additionally, it facilitates engineers in triggering campaigns and managing user event data. Iterable's solutions cater to various sectors, including e-commerce, media, financial services, and political campaigns, offering tools for shopping cart abandonment, transactional messaging, and other targeted strategies. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Iterable aims to simplify consumer growth marketing by ensuring marketers deliver timely and relevant messages while leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence for optimal engagement.

Linear

Seed Round in 2019
Linear allows the user to manage software development and track bugs. Built for speed and efficiency. The founders started Linear from their own frustrations building software projects in successful high-growth companies like Airbnb, Coinbase and Uber. The founders wanted to create the tools that focus us and its team in making progress, not get in the way. Tools that are fast and efficient. Speed and performance were the main things Linear focuses on early on and keep focusing on that.

Clumio

Series C in 2019
Clumio, Inc. specializes in Backup-as-a-Service solutions tailored for Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to mitigate data loss risks, enhance security, and reduce retention costs for enterprises. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, Clumio offers a comprehensive solution that eliminates the need for complex infrastructure management and on-premise hardware or software. Its platform consolidates data protection across various environments, including VMware Cloud on AWS and native AWS services, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations. Clumio's services include backup and recovery, real-time dashboards, automatic resource scaling, and customizable backup policies, making it a modern choice for enterprises seeking efficient cloud data management.

Fast

Seed Round in 2019
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Quill

Series A in 2019
Quill is a computer software company that provides a messaging software built for productivity, not engagement. The company is a team of engineers and designers who previously helped build and launch Stripe, Square, and OpenAI. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Instabase

Series B in 2019
Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2015. It offers a platform that allows businesses to create customizable applications aimed at automating various operational tasks. The platform features tools for optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, enabling companies to efficiently process and analyze documents. For instance, banks can utilize Instabase to swiftly verify customer income by analyzing submitted documents like pay stubs and tax forms. Additionally, Instabase provides an app store that hosts a variety of pre-packaged applications tailored for different industries, including Income Verification, Identity Verification, and Contract Analysis. This comprehensive suite of services is designed to empower organizations to build complex business applications that meet their specific needs.

Flockjay

Seed Round in 2019
Flockjay, Inc. is an online sales academy based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on empowering diverse jobseekers, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to enter the tech industry. Founded in 2018, Flockjay offers hands-on training in various sales techniques, including inbound qualification, outbound prospecting, and mastering modern sales tools. The academy provides comprehensive support that includes resume workshops, interview coaching, and networking opportunities. Additionally, it guarantees final round interviews with top companies, ensuring students have access to high-paying job opportunities. By removing financial barriers, Flockjay aims to make tech careers accessible to individuals from all backgrounds and locations.

Shopmonkey

Series A in 2019
Shopmonkey Inc. is a cloud-based shop management software developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The platform is designed specifically for repair shops, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline operations and enhance customer relationships. Key features include workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated follow-ups, digital vehicle inspections, and invoicing, all aimed at reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. Shopmonkey supports various types of repair businesses, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. The software integrates with QuickBooks and allows for both in-person and online payment options, facilitating smoother financial transactions. Communication tools enable users to send appointment reminders and invoices, while inventory management and technician time tracking help optimize shop operations.

Culture Amp

Series E in 2019
Culture Amp Pty Ltd develops a platform designed to help organizations collect, understand, and act on employee feedback. The platform focuses on capturing employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness, catering to a wide range of companies from startups to Fortune 500 firms globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp has expanded its presence with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. The company was established to address the challenges that fast-growing organizations face as they evolve, leveraging the team’s extensive experience in enterprise environments to create technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive organizational culture.

Scoop

Series C in 2019
Scoop Technologies, Inc. develops an application for carpooling. Its application allows users to schedule morning and afternoon commutes with nearby coworkers and neighbors; and tailors a custom carpool based on route, employer, traffic, and more. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Clumio

Series B in 2019
Clumio, Inc. specializes in Backup-as-a-Service solutions tailored for Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to mitigate data loss risks, enhance security, and reduce retention costs for enterprises. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, Clumio offers a comprehensive solution that eliminates the need for complex infrastructure management and on-premise hardware or software. Its platform consolidates data protection across various environments, including VMware Cloud on AWS and native AWS services, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations. Clumio's services include backup and recovery, real-time dashboards, automatic resource scaling, and customizable backup policies, making it a modern choice for enterprises seeking efficient cloud data management.

Scale

Series C in 2019
Scale AI, Inc. is a data platform that specializes in providing high-quality training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of annotation tools, including platforms for 3D sensor data, images, videos, text, and documents. Its products support various AI tasks such as content moderation, transcription, and data comparison, and are utilized across multiple sectors including autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, and robotics. Scale AI's technology enables companies to streamline their machine learning processes, allowing teams to concentrate on developing innovative models rather than the labor-intensive task of data labeling. The company serves notable clients in the technology and transportation industries, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of AI development.

Patreon

Series D in 2019
Patreon Inc. operates a membership platform designed to help content creators and artists fund their work. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Patreon.com facilitates connections between users and provides access to various types of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and more. The platform allows patrons to pledge support to their favorite creators on a recurring basis, thereby empowering a new generation of artists to earn a living from their passions. By enabling direct financial support from fans, Patreon fosters a sustainable ecosystem for creative individuals to thrive.

Brightback

Series A in 2019
Brightback, Inc. is a company that specializes in automated customer retention software tailored for subscription-based businesses. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brightback's software focuses on identifying at-risk customers and targeting high-value segments to enhance retention efforts. The platform engages at-risk customers through personalized cancel pages and provides businesses with metrics, real-time alerts, and analytical insights into the reasons behind subscription cancellations. This comprehensive approach enables subscription-based companies to improve customer lifetime value and ultimately grow their revenue.

Motive

Series D in 2019
Motive, formerly known as KeepTruckin, Inc., is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in fleet management software and electronic logbook applications for mobile devices. Founded in 2013, Motive offers a comprehensive fleet management system designed for dispatchers, drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators. Its solutions enable dispatchers and fleet managers to audit driver logs, track locations, and relay load information to drivers. The application allows drivers to send and record their driving logs, conduct vehicle inspections, and communicate with back-office personnel to enhance hours-of-service compliance and safeguard their CSA scores. Motive's electronic logging device (ELD) is recognized as one of the most user-friendly and affordable systems available. Trusted by over 400,000 drivers and 13,000 fleets, Motive aims to improve the efficiency and profitability of the trucking industry through innovative technology. The company has received backing from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and Index Ventures.

Pilot

Series B in 2019
Pilot.com, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services tailored for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Pilot pairs each client with a dedicated account manager to ensure personalized bookkeeping support. The company utilizes an advanced platform that automates accrual basis bookkeeping, providing clients with accurate financial reports on demand. In addition to bookkeeping, Pilot offers CFO services that include annual budgeting, ongoing financial support, pitch assessments, and fundraising strategies. Formerly known as Zapgram, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2017 to reflect its focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions for growing businesses.

Kong

Series C in 2019
Kong is a cloud connectivity company that specializes in managing APIs and microservices. It is known for its popular open-source API Gateway and offers advanced solutions through its enterprise product, Kong Enterprise. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms and notable individuals, including those from the technology sector. By providing tools for developers and businesses, Kong facilitates seamless communication and integration between various software applications, helping organizations enhance their digital infrastructure.

Iterable

Series C in 2019
Iterable, Inc. operates a consumer growth marketing and user engagement platform designed for mid-market and enterprise B2C companies. The platform enables marketers to communicate with users across various channels, including email, mobile, social media, and the web, while providing features such as real-time segmentation, automation, customization, and A/B testing. Additionally, it facilitates engineers in triggering campaigns and managing user event data. Iterable's solutions cater to various sectors, including e-commerce, media, financial services, and political campaigns, offering tools for shopping cart abandonment, transactional messaging, and other targeted strategies. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Iterable aims to simplify consumer growth marketing by ensuring marketers deliver timely and relevant messages while leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence for optimal engagement.

Because Market

Venture Round in 2019
Because Market is a direct-to-consumer company specializing in personal care products for older adults, founded in 2017. The company aims to simplify the process for families to obtain essential health and wellness items, including incontinence underwear, pads, skincare products, supplements, and walkers. With a focus on discreet delivery and flexible subscription options, Because Market seeks to improve the quality of life for seniors, enabling them to lead vibrant and independent lives. The company has successfully raised over $30 million in funding from prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its commitment to becoming a trusted brand for older adults and their families.

Castle

Series A in 2019
Castle provides advanced fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for online businesses of all sizes. By offering technology that was once exclusive to banks and large financial institutions, Castle enables various customer-facing applications—including e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and cryptocurrency services—to safeguard user accounts against unauthorized access. The company's APIs facilitate account hijack protection by monitoring user behavior through device fingerprinting, keystroke analysis, browsing history, and numerous other indicators. In the event of suspicious activity, both administrators and account owners receive immediate alerts, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

Figma

Series C in 2019
Figma, Inc. designs and develops an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool. It offers Figma, an online tool for interface design that enables product teams to create, test, and ship designs. The company’s tool is also used in UI design, UX design, prototyping, graphic design, wire framing, brainstorming, templates, and remote design applications; and tasks like visual white boarding, diagramming, and slide creation, as well as virtual design sprinting, city building, and Minecraft skin creation applications. Figma, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Productboard

Series A in 2019
ProductBoard, Inc. develops and operates Software-as-a-Service platform for product management. Its software platform enables product teams to understand what users need, prioritize what to build, share roadmaps, monitor progress towards launch, earn colleagues trust, and engage customer community. ProductBoard, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Oakland, California with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic.

Confluent

Series D in 2019
Confluent offers a streaming platform based on Apache Kafka that enables companies to easily access data as real-time streams. The company's platform offers an open-source technology that acts as a real-time, fault-tolerant and highly scalable messaging system, enabling companies to move data from isolated systems into a real-time data pipeline where they can act on it immediately.