Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Barry Eggers

Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Dat Han

Senior Associate

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Arsham Memarzadeh

Partner

Michael Mignano

Partner, Consumer

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Eric O'Brien

Affiliated Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Aditya Sharma

Partner, Growth Equity - India and Asia-Pacific

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Series E

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Roofstock

Series E in 2022
Roofstock, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates investment in leased single-family rental homes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company provides investors with access to independently certified properties, complete with research, analytics, and market insights. This platform allows users to evaluate properties based on their investment potential and cash flow without the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Roofstock aims to simplify the real estate investment process by enabling clients to treat their property investments similarly to stock portfolios, emphasizing asset allocation. The marketplace also assists sellers in marketing tenant-occupied properties, minimizing income loss and tenant disruption.

Axonius

Series E in 2022
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Dremio

Series E in 2022
Dremio Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, develops a structured query language query engine software that enhances data accessibility and analytical processing. The company's flagship product, a data lake engine, allows users to perform queries directly against data lake storage, significantly improving query speed and enabling a self-service semantic layer. Dremio empowers business users to curate data from various sources, facilitating greater self-sufficiency among data consumers, including data engineers, analysts, and scientists. By reimagining data lake services, Dremio eliminates the need for traditional data movement to proprietary warehouses, thus streamlining analytics and maximizing the value derived from data.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

BetterUp

Series E in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company provides a mobile-based solution for organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, aimed at enhancing employee performance through a science-backed methodology. BetterUp's platform facilitates on-demand virtual coaching sessions, allowing users to identify and practice new behaviors and mindsets essential for achieving high performance in a rapidly changing environment. The platform tracks and measures individual growth, helping employees cultivate skills that support both personal and professional development. Its diverse clientele includes notable companies like Genentech, Logitech, and Workday, reflecting its commitment to fostering an adaptive workforce.

Matillion

Series E in 2021
Matillion Ltd. specializes in cloud data integration software that enables businesses to effectively manage and utilize their data. The company provides various solutions, including Matillion ETL for Amazon Redshift and Snowflake, which facilitate the extraction, loading, and transformation of data within cloud data warehouses. Additionally, Matillion Data Loader helps organizations load data from various sources into their cloud environments, while Matillion Business Intelligence offers self-service reporting and analytics capabilities. The company's offerings are designed to accelerate innovation and enhance decision-making for its clients, which include notable companies such as GE, Accenture, and Siemens. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, Matillion also has offices in New York City, Denver, and Seattle, serving a diverse customer base across more than 40 countries.

Zetwerk

Series E in 2021
Zetwerk Pvt. Ltd. operates an online B2B marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the platform facilitates procurement by allowing users to prepare requests for quotes, select vendors, and negotiate terms. It specializes in a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, casting, forging, and fabrication, providing customized components for various industries such as power, oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Zetwerk's marketplace enables businesses to access a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, streamlining the order fulfillment process and allowing suppliers to increase their order volume and revenue. Additionally, the company offers a procurement management suite and insights into corporate expenditure through its proprietary algorithms, enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing supply chain.

Eightfold.ai

Series E in 2021
Eightfold.ai develops a talent intelligence platform designed to enhance talent acquisition and management for organizations. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, the platform aggregates comprehensive people data from applicants to alumni. It utilizes artificial intelligence to assess individuals' capabilities, enabling enterprises to match candidates with suitable opportunities and predict future roles and performance. The platform also helps organizations retain top talent by facilitating upskilling and reskilling, promoting diversity, and creating a talent network that identifies top performers and performance trends. Additionally, it provides tools for building job descriptions and generating a pipeline of qualified candidates for open roles, while assisting employees in understanding potential growth opportunities within the organization.

Handshake

Series E in 2021
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

ShareChat

Series E in 2021
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Aqua Security

Series E in 2021
Aqua Security Software Ltd. specializes in providing security solutions for container-based and cloud-native applications, ensuring their protection from development through to production. The company's Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform offers comprehensive visibility and security automation across the application lifecycle, effectively detecting and preventing threats while facilitating regulatory compliance. Aqua also delivers open-source security tools, such as Kube-Bench and Kube-hunter, which assist in assessing and identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes environments. By addressing key areas like DevSecOps automation and multi-cloud security, Aqua Security serves a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations in finance, software development, and retail, with implementations spanning various cloud providers and on-premise technologies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, Aqua Security aims to enhance business agility and accelerate digital transformation for enterprises globally.

Navan

Series E in 2021
Navan, formerly known as TripActions, is a business travel platform that focuses on optimizing corporate travel operations through a mobile-first, end-to-end solution. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices worldwide, Navan combines AI-driven personalization with a comprehensive inventory of flights, accommodations, and transportation options. The platform is designed to enhance the travel experience for employees while providing finance leaders and travel managers with the tools necessary to manage travel as a strategic asset. It offers 24/7 live support and rewards employees with loyalty points for personal use, promoting cost-conscious spending. By integrating data science, user-friendly design, and exceptional service, Navan aims to deliver rewarding travel experiences that align with the needs of businesses and their workforce.

Cato Networks

Series E in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire Wholesale, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects independent retailers with manufacturers, facilitating the purchase of unique wholesale merchandise. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kitchener, Canada, Faire streamlines the wholesale process by offering a platform where retailers can browse items, place orders, and track shipments. The marketplace employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help retailers manage inventory effectively and reduce risks associated with unsold products. Faire provides features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns, which support local retailers and independent brands in competing with larger retail chains and e-commerce platforms. The company aims to empower small business owners by delivering technological solutions, data insights, and logistical support to enhance the future of local retail.

ShareChat

Series E in 2020
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Vinted

Series E in 2019
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on making second-hand fashion a preferred choice for consumers. The platform facilitates a peer-to-peer environment where users, primarily women and girls, can buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items. It features a mobile-first design and includes an online chatting option, allowing for seamless communication between users, which enhances the shopping experience while keeping costs low. Through its community-driven approach, Vinted aims to promote sustainable fashion practices by encouraging the reuse of clothing.

Vinted

Series E in 2019
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on making second-hand fashion a preferred choice for consumers. The platform facilitates a peer-to-peer environment where users, primarily women and girls, can buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items. It features a mobile-first design and includes an online chatting option, allowing for seamless communication between users, which enhances the shopping experience while keeping costs low. Through its community-driven approach, Vinted aims to promote sustainable fashion practices by encouraging the reuse of clothing.

ThoughtSpot

Series E in 2019
ThoughtSpot, Inc. is a business intelligence and analytics platform that specializes in search-driven analytics for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to explore, analyze, and share real-time business data through an intuitive search interface. This platform connects seamlessly with various data sources, including on-premise, cloud, and big data systems, allowing businesses to generate insights quickly and efficiently. ThoughtSpot's AI-driven technology is designed to empower users at all levels to make data-driven decisions, significantly reducing reporting backlogs and facilitating rapid decision-making. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, healthcare, and financial services, and boasts a global presence with offices in multiple countries. ThoughtSpot's mission is to democratize data analytics, making it accessible to a wide audience of users.

ThoughtSpot

Series E in 2019
ThoughtSpot, Inc. is a business intelligence and analytics platform that specializes in search-driven analytics for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to explore, analyze, and share real-time business data through an intuitive search interface. This platform connects seamlessly with various data sources, including on-premise, cloud, and big data systems, allowing businesses to generate insights quickly and efficiently. ThoughtSpot's AI-driven technology is designed to empower users at all levels to make data-driven decisions, significantly reducing reporting backlogs and facilitating rapid decision-making. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, healthcare, and financial services, and boasts a global presence with offices in multiple countries. ThoughtSpot's mission is to democratize data analytics, making it accessible to a wide audience of users.

Exabeam

Series E in 2019
Exabeam, Inc. develops a security management platform that enhances the detection and response to cyberattacks and insider threats through advanced user behavior analytics. By collecting and analyzing log data, Exabeam's platform connects user activities across various accounts, devices, and IP addresses to create comprehensive activity timelines. This allows security analysts to identify risky behaviors and respond promptly. The platform employs statistical analysis and baseline profiling to flag suspicious activities and streamline incident response. Exabeam's offerings include Threat Hunter, a security intelligence query tool; a cloud-based Threat Intelligence Service that aggregates threat indicators; and a security data lake for storing critical log data. Additionally, Exabeam Spectrum provides flexible deployment options for its cloud solutions. The company's technologies focus on improving security operations by prioritizing attacker behavior over evolving malware, thus reducing false positive alerts. Founded in 2013, Exabeam is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Foster City, California.

Carta

Series E in 2019
Carta is a transfer agent for private companies that enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically with the participation of their shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. It digitizes paper stock certificates along with stock options, warrants, and derivatives to create a real-time image of who owns what at a startup. Carta receives funding from a group of investors, including Draper VC, Expansion VC, k9 Ventures, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, XG Ventures, Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, and Structure Capital. It was founded by Manu Kumar and Henry Ward in 2012 as eShares, Carta is based in Mountain View, California.

Rubrik

Series E in 2019
Rubrik is a data security solutions provider that caters to a diverse range of organizations, from large enterprises to mid-sized businesses. The company specializes in data management and recovery, offering a platform designed to enhance cyber resilience, which includes improving both cyber posture and recovery capabilities. By integrating enterprise data management with web-scale IT, Rubrik eliminates the need for traditional backup software, enabling businesses to efficiently manage increasing volumes of data across both private and public clouds. This innovative approach allows organizations to recover data swiftly and supports their digital transformation efforts, ultimately fostering greater business agility.

Rubrik

Series E in 2019
Rubrik is a data security solutions provider that caters to a diverse range of organizations, from large enterprises to mid-sized businesses. The company specializes in data management and recovery, offering a platform designed to enhance cyber resilience, which includes improving both cyber posture and recovery capabilities. By integrating enterprise data management with web-scale IT, Rubrik eliminates the need for traditional backup software, enabling businesses to efficiently manage increasing volumes of data across both private and public clouds. This innovative approach allows organizations to recover data swiftly and supports their digital transformation efforts, ultimately fostering greater business agility.

Seismic

Series E in 2018
Seismic’s leading sales enableSeismic is the leading global sales and marketing enablement solution, improving close rates, and delivering larger deals for sales while increasing marketing’s impact on the bottom line. Large enterprises use Seismic to increase sales productivity through the automatic distribution of relevant information and personalized content to reps for any buyer interaction. Powerful content controls and visibility into usage ensures brand integrity and reduces risk. Seismic’s machine learning and analytics capabilities continuously improve the entire enablement process for large enterprises, increasing the ROI of sales content and tying it directly to revenue. Headquartered in San Diego and with more than 300 employees across the globe, Seismic is privately held by its executive team and investment firms General Atlantic, JMI Equity, and Jackson Square Ventures.

OYO

Series E in 2018
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

CloudBees

Series E in 2018
CloudBees, Inc. is a provider of software solutions focused on enhancing the software delivery process for IT organizations. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in continuous integration and continuous delivery technologies, primarily built around the Jenkins platform. CloudBees offers a suite of products, including an open-source automation server, CloudBees CI for continuous integration, and CloudBees CD for continuous delivery. Their solutions cater to various deployment preferences, including on-premise and cloud-native, and address specific enterprise requirements for governance and developer flexibility. Additionally, CloudBees provides tools like CloudBees DevOptics, which aggregates data from software pipelines for better insights, and CloudBees Core for Kubernetes Continuous Delivery, aimed at managing cloud-native applications. With a focus on making software development more efficient and manageable, CloudBees enables organizations to accelerate the transformation of ideas into software, thereby enhancing overall business value. The company operates from multiple locations, including Delaware, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Bluevine

Series E in 2018
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Affirm

Series E in 2017
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale, allowing them to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to provide transparent financial products that empower consumers and enhance their buying experience. Customers can select Affirm as a payment method at checkout, complete a real-time application, and choose a payment plan that aligns with their budget. The service stands out by offering upfront pricing with no hidden fees or compounding interest, unlike traditional credit options. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide consumers with a flexible alternative to credit cards. Loans are facilitated through a partnership with Cross River Bank, ensuring a reliable financing option for users.

Netskope

Series E in 2017
Netskope, Inc. is a software company specializing in cloud application analytics and security solutions designed to protect enterprise data and users globally. The company offers the Netskope Security Cloud, which provides real-time visibility and protection against data threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Through its patented Cloud XD technology, Netskope enables organizations to gain insights into cloud usage and enforce policies such as data loss prevention, access control, and malware protection across various platforms. Additionally, the company’s NewEdge security network facilitates seamless security without compromising performance. Netskope also functions as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), helping organizations manage cloud application usage and prevent data exfiltration. Its offerings extend to web security solutions that filter content, detect advanced threats, and control application usage. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail, with a global presence supported by multiple data centers.

Guardant Health

Series E in 2017
Guardant Health, Inc. is a precision oncology company based in Redwood City, California, specializing in liquid biopsy tests and analytics for cancer detection and treatment. The company provides advanced testing solutions, including Guardant360, a molecular diagnostic test that analyzes numerous cancer-related genes, and GuardantOMNI, which offers a comprehensive gene panel for immuno-oncology research. Additionally, Guardant Health has developed LUNAR-1 for detecting minimal residual disease in cancer survivors and is working on LUNAR-2 for early cancer detection in high-risk individuals. The company also supports biopharmaceutical companies and medical institutions by offering companion diagnostic development, clinical trial referrals, and liquid biopsy testing services. Guardant Health's innovations aim to address unmet needs in oncology and enhance patient health through advanced technology and research collaborations. The company was incorporated in 2011 and continues to lead in liquid-based cancer testing for both clinical and research applications.

Gainsight

Series E in 2017
Gainsight’s customer success technology helps businesses retain customers and drive company growth. Its innovative customer-centric technology is driving the future of customer success. The company’s customer cloud offers a powerful set of solutions focused on customer success, product experience, revenue optimization, customer experience, and customer data, that together enable businesses to put the customer at the center of everything they do. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Avere Systems

Series E in 2017
Avere Systems, Inc. specializes in cloud file storage infrastructure, focusing on hybrid cloud NAS architecture. The company provides a range of products, including Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the compute cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines file management by eliminating the use of isolated storage silos. Avere's offerings also include various software solutions for storage management, data migration, data protection, and cloud integration. These solutions enable enterprises to optimize storage performance while reducing complexity and costs associated with data storage. Avere serves multiple industries, including government, financial services, media and entertainment, life sciences, oil and gas, and software development. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Avere Systems operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure, leveraging advanced storage technology to enhance data accessibility and security for its clients.

DataStax

Series E in 2014
DataStax, Inc. specializes in providing database software tailored for cloud applications, serving a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 100 companies globally. Its flagship product, DataStax Enterprise, enhances the capabilities of Apache Cassandra, offering fast performance and reliability for online applications. The company also features DataStax OpsCenter, a management and monitoring tool for database administrators, and K8ssandra, an open-source solution for deploying Cassandra on Kubernetes. Additionally, DataStax Astra offers a database-as-a-service platform that significantly accelerates deployment times, while DataStax Constellation streamlines the development and operation of modern applications. The company also provides training, support, and consulting services to ensure effective database management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DataStax maintains a global presence with offices in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, and Ireland.

Pivot3

Series E in 2014
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

AppDynamics

Series E in 2014
AppDynamics is a developer of an observability platform focused on application performance management and mobile analytics. The platform is designed to provide real-time insights into application performance, user interactions, and overall business performance. By dynamically collecting millions of performance data points across applications and infrastructure, it enables organizations to proactively monitor and optimize complex software environments. AppDynamics employs advanced analytics to instantly identify performance anomalies and facilitate automatic fixes, ensuring continuous measurement of business impact. This capability is delivered in real-time, allowing for flexibility in deployment across cloud or on-premise environments. The emphasis on user interactions enhances customer engagement and improves operational efficiency, positioning AppDynamics as a critical tool for software-defined businesses seeking to enhance their digital performance.

Tintri

Series E in 2014
Tintri’s all-flash architecture uses building blocks similar to the public cloud to simply manage enterprise and cloud-native applications. Customers guarantee the performance of their applications, automate common IT tasks via Open APIs, troubleshoot across their infrastructure, and predict an organization’s needs to scale the underpinnings of a modern data center. That’s why leading cloud service providers and enterprises, including Comcast, Chevron, NASA, Toyota, and United Healthcare trust Tintri with enterprise cloud.

Outbrain

Series E in 2013
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Natera

Series E in 2013
Natera is a diagnostic and research company specializing in genetic testing services, primarily focused on preconception and prenatal testing. Its flagship product, Panorama, is a non-invasive prenatal test that screens for chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses through a blood draw from the mother, including assessments for twin pregnancies. Other offerings include Vistara, which tests for single-gene disorders, and Horizon carrier screening to identify carrier status for various genetic diseases. Natera also provides the Anora test for analyzing fetal chromosomes in cases of miscarriage and non-invasive paternity testing. Additionally, the company has developed Signatera, a technology that detects circulating tumor DNA to monitor cancer recurrence. Natera utilizes a direct sales force and a network of approximately 100 laboratory and distribution partners for product distribution. The company was founded in 2003, has undergone several name changes, and is headquartered in San Carlos, California. Its collaborations with organizations like BGI Genomics and Foundation Medicine further enhance its capabilities in genetic testing and personalized medicine.

MuleSoft

Series E in 2013
MuleSoft, Inc. is a provider of the Anypoint Platform, a cloud-based application integration solution that enables organizations to connect their applications, data, and devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MuleSoft facilitates the creation of application networks through its flexible platform, which utilizes APIs to enable seamless communication between various systems and applications, whether cloud-based or on-premises. The platform allows customers to build reusable components, simplifying the integration process and promoting business agility. MuleSoft has established a strategic alliance with IQVIA and operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.

Nimble Storage

Series E in 2012
Nimble Storage, Inc. specializes in providing flash storage platforms that integrate predictive analytics and cloud infrastructure to streamline operations in both on-premises data centers and cloud environments. The company's offerings include InfoSight, a predictive cloud platform that enhances the performance of various business applications, such as virtual servers, databases, and collaboration tools. Nimble Storage's product lineup features AF-Series All Flash arrays and CS-Series Adaptive Flash arrays, designed for high-I/O applications like Oracle and SQL Server. Additionally, the company offers Nimble Cloud Volumes, an enterprise-grade multi-cloud storage service compatible with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Nimble Storage distributes its solutions through a network of value-added resellers, system integrators, and distributors across diverse industries, including healthcare, education, and financial services. Established in 2007 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nimble Storage operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Grubhub

Series E in 2011
Grubhub is an online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace that connects nearly 24 million active diners with a vast network of restaurant partners. With a portfolio that includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus, and MenuPages, the company features approximately 300,000 restaurants across more than 4,000 cities in the United States. Grubhub's platform allows users to order food from their favorite local restaurants, offering live order tracking and additional discounts, ensuring that meals are delivered fresh and on time. The company is dedicated to enhancing the food ordering experience through innovative technology and user-friendly interfaces.

Aquantia

Series E in 2011
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

LivingSocial

Series E in 2011
LivingSocial is an online marketplace that connects local buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. The platform covers various categories, including dining, entertainment, fitness, health, beauty, travel, and shopping, catering to both local merchants and national brands. Founded in 2007 by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Based in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial facilitates access to local attractions and experiences in major cities, allowing users to share and discover activities while obtaining rewards based on their geographic location. As of October 2016, LivingSocial operates as a subsidiary of Groupon.

Ning

Series E in 2009
Ning is an online platform that enables users to create social communities and websites tailored to their specific needs. The company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that includes a variety of community-building tools, allowing clients to engage and nurture their audiences effectively. Key features of the platform include branding and visual design options, member profiles, moderation capabilities, and privacy settings. Users can also utilize tools for sharing and inviting members, as well as integrate social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, Ning supports functionalities like blogging, discussion forums, event management, and multimedia sharing, making it a comprehensive solution for organizers, activists, and influencers looking to establish and maintain a strong online presence.

Provigent

Series E in 2008
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions tailored for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission, the PVG610X SoC for dual orthogonally polarized signal transmission, and the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband systems. Additionally, Provigent provides development kits such as the PVG9610, which supports the development of systems based on the PVG610 SoC, and the PVG350MDK, designed for wireless point-to-point applications. The company’s products are used in various applications, including cellular backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.

Ellacoya Networks

Series E in 2007
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Nextance

Series E in 2006
Nextance, Inc. is an enterprise software provider that focuses on helping companies manage and optimize their B2B relationships. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company specializes in proposal and contract management software, which enhances the standardization, visibility, and control of critical relationship-defining documents. Its offerings include tools for sales and sales operations, procurement agreements, and contract management, along with features such as automatic notifications, contract status tracking, and reviews. Additionally, Nextance provides a range of services including business impact assessments, process consulting, data migration, implementation, training, and ongoing technical support. As of 2007, Nextance operates as a subsidiary of Versata Inc.
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