Sierra Ventures

Sierra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, founded in 1982. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on Next Generation Enterprise and Emerging Technologies. With over $2 billion in assets under management, Sierra Ventures invests primarily in Seed and Series A rounds, often leading these investment rounds and reserving capital for follow-on investments. The firm targets a range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, fintech, health technology, IoT, cloud solutions, and emerging technologies such as 5G and blockchain. Initial investments typically range from $500,000 to $7 million, with total commitments reaching between $500,000 and $15 million over the investment's lifespan. Sierra Ventures has built a significant network of entrepreneurs and industry experts, enhancing its ability to support portfolio companies globally, with a current emphasis on North America.

Max Chapman

Investor

Grace Chen

VP of Finance / Controller

James Doehrman

Operating Partner

Jim Doehrman

Operating Partner

Mark Fernandes

Managing Partner

Anne Gherini

Investor

Tim Guleri

Managing Partner

Tej Kanani

Investor

Jing Liong

Investor

Jeff Loomans

Venture Partner

Sri Muppidi

Investor

Daniel Paredes

Investor

Vignesh Ravikumar

Partner and VP

Ipsita Roy

Investor

Shashank Saxena

Managing Partner

Timothy S. Stanley

Partner

Steve Williams

Managing Director

Past deals in Armenia

Podcastle

Venture Round in 2021
Podcastle, Inc. is an online platform that transforms text news and articles into podcasts using advanced machine learning technology to generate natural human speech. Launched in 2020 and based in Middletown, Delaware, the platform allows users to efficiently convert their favorite written content into audio format, providing a convenient way to listen to stories on various devices, including computers, cell phones, and tablets. By offering this service for free, Podcastle enables users to enjoy and engage with news and articles in a new and accessible manner.

Podcastle

Seed Round in 2020
Podcastle, Inc. is an online platform that transforms text news and articles into podcasts using advanced machine learning technology to generate natural human speech. Launched in 2020 and based in Middletown, Delaware, the platform allows users to efficiently convert their favorite written content into audio format, providing a convenient way to listen to stories on various devices, including computers, cell phones, and tablets. By offering this service for free, Podcastle enables users to enjoy and engage with news and articles in a new and accessible manner.
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