Heavybit

Heavybit is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2012. It specializes in investing in seed and Series A companies within the software sector, particularly those focused on developer tools, cloud-native infrastructure, and open-source technologies. Heavybit operates a structured accelerator program lasting nine months, designed to help these companies develop their go-to-market strategies. Through a combination of tailored strategic and operational plans, structured weekly mentorship, and differentiated capital, Heavybit aims to support founders in achieving significant growth and success in their respective markets. The firm leverages a partnership of domain experts to enhance its offerings and foster a community that drives innovation in the software industry.

Rachel Chalmers

Part-time Partner

Tom Drummond

Founder and Managing Director

Dana Oshiro

General Partner

Jesse Robbins

General Partner

Joseph Ruscio

General Partner

Past deals in Virtualization

Tailscale

Series B in 2022
Tailscale Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) solutions aimed at enhancing network security for teams of all sizes. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, Tailscale simplifies VPN setup by integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365. This approach facilitates the connection of authorized devices in a peer-to-peer mesh network, which minimizes latency and improves reliability. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, banks, hospitals, and startups, offering a secure and efficient means for teams to collaborate remotely without incurring upfront costs. The company's technology features fixed IP addresses, auto-assigned domains, and comprehensive access controls, ensuring a seamless and secure networking experience.

Replicated

Series C in 2021
Replicated, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing tools for the distribution and management of third-party applications within enterprise settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, Replicated offers a solution that enables businesses to deploy and manage software as a service (SaaS) applications within their own firewalls, either in on-premises data centers or private clouds. This approach allows cloud-based SaaS vendors to deliver a version of their products that can be easily installed, licensed, and supported without the need to maintain separate codebases or additional features for different deployment environments. Replicated's software simplifies the process for clients, enhancing their ability to support and manage applications effectively.

Tailscale

Series A in 2020
Tailscale Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) solutions aimed at enhancing network security for teams of all sizes. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, Tailscale simplifies VPN setup by integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365. This approach facilitates the connection of authorized devices in a peer-to-peer mesh network, which minimizes latency and improves reliability. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, banks, hospitals, and startups, offering a secure and efficient means for teams to collaborate remotely without incurring upfront costs. The company's technology features fixed IP addresses, auto-assigned domains, and comprehensive access controls, ensuring a seamless and secure networking experience.

Replicated

Series B in 2020
Replicated, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing tools for the distribution and management of third-party applications within enterprise settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, Replicated offers a solution that enables businesses to deploy and manage software as a service (SaaS) applications within their own firewalls, either in on-premises data centers or private clouds. This approach allows cloud-based SaaS vendors to deliver a version of their products that can be easily installed, licensed, and supported without the need to maintain separate codebases or additional features for different deployment environments. Replicated's software simplifies the process for clients, enhancing their ability to support and manage applications effectively.

Replicated

Series B in 2020
Replicated, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing tools for the distribution and management of third-party applications within enterprise settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, Replicated offers a solution that enables businesses to deploy and manage software as a service (SaaS) applications within their own firewalls, either in on-premises data centers or private clouds. This approach allows cloud-based SaaS vendors to deliver a version of their products that can be easily installed, licensed, and supported without the need to maintain separate codebases or additional features for different deployment environments. Replicated's software simplifies the process for clients, enhancing their ability to support and manage applications effectively.

Tailscale

Seed Round in 2020
Tailscale Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) solutions aimed at enhancing network security for teams of all sizes. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, Tailscale simplifies VPN setup by integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365. This approach facilitates the connection of authorized devices in a peer-to-peer mesh network, which minimizes latency and improves reliability. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, banks, hospitals, and startups, offering a secure and efficient means for teams to collaborate remotely without incurring upfront costs. The company's technology features fixed IP addresses, auto-assigned domains, and comprehensive access controls, ensuring a seamless and secure networking experience.
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