Whale Rock Capital Management

Whale Rock Capital Management, LLC is an employee-owned hedge fund based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in March 2006. The firm focuses on managing pooled investment vehicles and primarily invests in public equity markets worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the United States. Whale Rock employs a long/short equity investment strategy and targets sectors such as technology, media, and telecommunications. The firm utilizes fundamental analysis and external research to guide its investment decisions.

Brian Patrick Falahee

CFO & CCO

26 past transactions

Cross River

Series D in 2022
Cross River Bank, based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, offers a range of personal and corporate banking products and services across the United States. These include checking and savings accounts, as well as direct lending options such as commercial real estate loans for various property types in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. The bank combines traditional banking practices with innovative technology, partnering with fintech companies to create integrated solutions for marketplace lending and payment processing. Cross River emphasizes regulatory compliance and consumer protection, providing secure banking platforms and services that encompass lending, payments, and risk management. Founded in 2008, Cross River operates as a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc.

Fenbeitong

Series C in 2022
Fenbeitong is the enterprise consumption platform for full process control. Through intelligent control rules and reminding measures, Debeitong helps enterprises to save a lot of money during travel, car use, procurement and other public consumption. Through the credit monthly payment and unified invoice consumption mode, Debeitong helps employees to spare money. , free of charge, no reimbursement, greatly improve the efficiency of business operations.

Cellink

Series D in 2022
CelLink Corporation is an innovative company based in Belmont, California, specializing in the development of flexible conductive backplanes and circuits designed for power electronics. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on applications that include batteries, light-emitting diodes, wire harnessing, and solar cells, among other devices that necessitate effective power transmission. By creating advanced backplane solutions, CelLink aims to enhance efficiency and performance across various electronic applications.

Flutterwave

Series D in 2022
Flutterwave provides a payment service for global merchants and payment service providers. It provides technology, infrastructure, and services to enable global merchants, payment service providers, and helps banks and businesses build secure and seamless payment solutions for their customers by smoothening the exchange of funds. The company was founded in 2016 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Olugbenga Agboola and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Bolt

Series F in 2022
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.

Rokt

Series E in 2021
Rokt is a leading provider of e-commerce technology that enhances the customer buying experience by integrating marketing into the transaction moment. The company works with prominent brands like Live Nation, Groupon, and GoDaddy to deliver tailored advertising at critical points during the purchasing process. This approach enables e-commerce businesses to boost brand engagement, unlock new revenue streams, and improve overall customer experiences. Founded in Sydney, Rokt has expanded its operations globally, serving clients across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Its proprietary technology aims to connect advertisers with customers at opportune moments, facilitating effective upselling and cross-selling opportunities while keeping businesses competitive in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.

Innovaccer

Series E in 2021
Innovaccer Inc. specializes in developing analytical and data science applications tailored for various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and academic research. The company provides a comprehensive enterprise analytics platform known as Datashop, which encompasses several solutions designed to enhance data utilization and insights. Key offerings include Datashop Care for patient management in healthcare, Datashop Alchemy for economic risk analysis in financial services, and Datashop Insights for data visualization needs. Innovaccer also supports healthcare organizations with its Clinical Documentation Improvement solution and Care Intelligence System, which integrates data analytics and patient engagement tools. Its products have been implemented across numerous institutions and corporate enterprises, significantly improving care delivery for over 10,000 providers in the United States and beyond. Founded in 2012, Innovaccer is headquartered in Noida, India, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and various locations across the U.S. and Asia.

Hinge Health

Secondary Market in 2021
Hinge Health, Inc. specializes in digital healthcare solutions designed to assist employees in recovering from musculoskeletal disorders. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a Digital Clinic that integrates sensor technology with physical therapy guidance and support services. Hinge Health's solutions, which include sensor bands and tablet computers, focus on treating chronic back and joint pain, helping to reduce opioid use and the need for surgeries. The company serves nearly 200 enterprise customers, positioning itself as a leading provider of musculoskeletal solutions for employers and health plans. In addition to its San Francisco headquarters, Hinge Health has offices in Chicago, Minneapolis, Portland, and London.

Andela

Series E in 2021
Andela is a global talent network that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers from emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides training and mentorship to prepare developers for roles with companies worldwide. Through its platform, Andela connects leading organizations like GitHub and Cloudflare with highly skilled engineering talent, enabling businesses to scale their teams efficiently and cost-effectively. The company focuses on identifying the top 1% of software developers, fostering a network that empowers developers while facilitating job opportunities. Andela operates as a distributed organization across four continents and has garnered support from notable investors, including Generation Investment Management and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Coalition

Series E 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.

JumpCloud

Series F in 2021
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

Snyk

Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that assists organizations in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk offers a developer-first security platform that includes Snyk Code, which provides static application security testing to enhance security visibility and remediation across various components of modern applications. The platform empowers developers to scan their code for vulnerabilities, offering alerts and guidance on remediation within their existing code editors. Snyk also provides tools for container vulnerability management, application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. By leveraging an internal database of software security flaws, Snyk helps organizations secure their applications throughout the development lifecycle. The company has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7 and operates additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario.

Databricks

Series H in 2021
Databricks Inc. offers a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to streamline data engineering and collaborative data science. The company provides a cloud-based platform that enables developers and data scientists to integrate data seamlessly, conduct real-time experimentation, and deploy production applications efficiently. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the scalability of a data warehouse with the low latency of streaming data ingestion, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake, an open-source technology for handling both batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has a presence in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru, and maintains strategic partnerships with several organizations to enhance its offerings.

Talkdesk

Series D in 2021
Talkdesk, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based enterprise contact center platform designed to enhance customer engagement and support for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that streamline customer interactions, optimize call management, and improve service delivery. Its platform integrates with various customer relationship management (CRM) systems and back-office solutions to offer real-time insights and analytics, enabling sales and support teams to better understand and respond to customer needs. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, and Utah. The company aims to elevate customer satisfaction and loyalty while driving productivity and cost savings for its users.

SmartHR

Series D in 2021
SmartHR, Inc. develops SmartHR, a cloud-based software to automate the procedure of social insurance and employment insurance. It was formerly known as KUFU, Inc. The company was founded on January 23, 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Klaviyo

Series D in 2021
Klaviyo, Inc. is a marketing automation and email platform that specializes in helping businesses grow through effective email marketing strategies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in London, Klaviyo provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes email marketing software, segmentation capabilities, analytics, and customer profiling. The platform allows users to create personalized newsletters and automated emails, such as reminders for abandoned carts and order follow-ups, without requiring extensive resources. Klaviyo integrates seamlessly with various customer data sources, enabling businesses to manage data at scale, deliver engaging experiences across multiple channels, and measure marketing outcomes effectively.

Capsule

Series D in 2021
Capsule is rebuilding the $425 billion pharmacy industry from the inside out with an emotionally resonant experience, and technology that enables customized outcomes for doctors, hospitals, insurers, and manufacturers. Our team makes the same promise to each other as the one we’ve made to our customers, doctors, and partners: everybody needs some looking after sometimes. We’ll never lose sight of the fact that behind all the craziness of the healthcare system, we’re just people looking after other people. Capsule has raised $70 million from Thrive Capital, Glade Brook Capital, and The Virgin Group.

Flywire

Series F in 2021
Flywire operates an online payment platform that facilitates both domestic and international transactions, catering primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. The platform enables users, including international students and patients seeking medical care abroad, to make payments in various currencies through familiar online and offline options. By leveraging vertical-specific insights and technology, Flywire streamlines the payment process and enhances operational efficiency while minimizing risks associated with invoicing and payment reconciliation. The company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has established partnerships with TRUE North and Adyen to bolster its offerings. With a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas, Flywire continues to expand its services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Databricks

Series G in 2021
Databricks Inc. offers a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to streamline data engineering and collaborative data science. The company provides a cloud-based platform that enables developers and data scientists to integrate data seamlessly, conduct real-time experimentation, and deploy production applications efficiently. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the scalability of a data warehouse with the low latency of streaming data ingestion, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake, an open-source technology for handling both batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has a presence in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru, and maintains strategic partnerships with several organizations to enhance its offerings.

Nubank

Series G in 2021
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

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.

Divvy

Series D in 2021
Divvy software gives you complete control and real-time visibility into company spending while eliminating the hassle of expense reports. Divvy is a secure financial platform for businesses to manage payments and subscriptions, build strategic budgets, and eliminate expense reports. By integrating real-time tracking for every business transaction, Divvy provides organizations with instant insight into their spend. With Divvy, you can make informed cash flow decisions, curb losses before they happen, and never have to save a receipt again. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Lehi, Utah.

StockX

Series E in 2020
StockX operates a live bid/ask marketplace for buying and selling limited edition and high demand sneakers. Its marketplace enables users to anonymously buy and sell limited edition consumer products with stock market-like visibility. StockX’s platform allows users to create their own personalized sneaker portfolio by uploading their current collection and compare and contrast their sneaker collection to other users on the platform. The company was founded in March 2015, with its headquarters in Detroit in Michigan.

Chime

Series F in 2020
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.

Duck Creek Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2020
Duck Creek Technologies develops industry-specific software that helps insurance carriers to deploy and manage their products and services. It is a provider of core system solutions to the P&C and general insurance industry. By accessing Duck Creek OnDemand, the company’s enterprise Software-as-a-Service solution, insurance carriers are able to navigate uncertainty and capture market opportunities faster than their competitors. The company was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 2000.