Sapphire Sport I

Sapphire Sport I, established in 2019, is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Sapphire Ventures, a global software-focused firm with over $11 billion in assets under management. Based in Austin, Texas, Sapphire Sport I invests in the United States, Europe, and Israel, targeting the intersection of sport, media, and entertainment technology. The fund, with a commitment of $115 million, aims to back 5 to 6 companies, investing between $3 to $7 million each, to address the broader sport technology markets.

Steve Abbott

Partner

Jason Brooke

Vice President

Mackenzie Chapman

Associate

Hillary Cook

Senior Associate

Georgie Davies

Tech Investor

Rajeev Dham

Partner

Kevin Diestel

Partner

Cathy Gao

Partner

David Hartwig

Co-Founder and Partner

Doug Higgins

Co-Founder and Partner

Alex Lehman

Vice President

Paul Levine

Partner

Adam Liu

Senior Associate

Mahau Ma

Operating Partner

Rico Mallozzi

Principal

Nino Marakovic

CEO and Partner

Imogen Mulliner

Associate

Sam Procter

Senior Associate

Anders Ranum

Partner

Aditya Reddy

Senior Associate

Andrew Slade

Associate

Michael Spirito

Partner

Chloe Steinberg

Partner

Casber Wang

Partner

Andreas Weiskam

Co-Founder and Partner

Andrew Yanover

Associate

Past deals in North Carolina

Cohesity

Series H in 2024
Cohesity, Inc. is a data management technology company that specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions for large organizations. Founded in 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cohesity aims to simplify the protection, management, and extraction of value from data. Its flagship product, the Cohesity DataPlatform, consolidates secondary data and workflows, eliminating storage silos and streamlining data management. The company also offers DataProtect, which integrates various data protection functions, including backup and disaster recovery, as well as the Cohesity Orion platform for comprehensive data protection and big data storage. Additionally, Cohesity provides tools for monitoring and managing data infrastructure through its SaaS-based solution, Cohesity Helios, and its mobile application. The company serves clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and maintains a strategic partnership with Pure Storage to enhance its offerings.

JupiterOne

Series C in 2022
JupiterOne, Inc. develops cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software aimed at enhancing security and compliance for organizations. The company's flagship product provides chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers with tools to automate the discovery, visibility, and management of cyber assets across cloud environments. This includes functionalities for risk analysis, compliance reporting, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations for monitoring code activities and security postures. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, JupiterOne operates additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. The company is a subsidiary of LifeOmic Security, LLC and is focused on simplifying cloud security management for organizations, replacing guesswork with comprehensive data about assets and configurations.

Pendo

Series F in 2021
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.

JupiterOne

Series B in 2021
JupiterOne, Inc. develops cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software aimed at enhancing security and compliance for organizations. The company's flagship product provides chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers with tools to automate the discovery, visibility, and management of cyber assets across cloud environments. This includes functionalities for risk analysis, compliance reporting, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations for monitoring code activities and security postures. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, JupiterOne operates additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. The company is a subsidiary of LifeOmic Security, LLC and is focused on simplifying cloud security management for organizations, replacing guesswork with comprehensive data about assets and configurations.

AvidXchange

Venture Round in 2020
AvidXchange, Inc. is a leading provider of accounts payable automation and payment solutions specifically designed for mid-sized companies in various sectors, including banking, construction, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and technology. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, AvidXchange streamlines invoice and payment processes, processing over $140 billion in transactions annually through a network of more than 680,000 suppliers. The company's comprehensive software suite includes tools for purchase order management, invoice handling, payment processing, check printing, and utility bill management. With a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees and additional offices in several states, AvidXchange has established itself as a prominent player in the fintech space, transforming how approximately 6,000 customers across North America manage their accounts payable and payment workflows.

Pendo

Series E in 2019
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.

Pendo

Series D in 2018
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.

PayScale

Venture Round in 2011
PayScale, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based compensation software designed to assist organizations in making informed pay decisions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Louisville, Denver, and Cary, the company offers a range of services, including Insight Expert, which streamlines salary benchmarking and pay adjustment processes. PayScale utilizes big data and advanced algorithms to deliver comprehensive compensation management solutions for various industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services. Its platform supports over 8,000 customers, including small businesses and Fortune 500 firms, by providing crucial insights that enable fair compensation practices. Additionally, PayScale offers professional services to evaluate and optimize compensation structures, ensuring organizations can effectively communicate and manage employee compensation.

PayScale

Series C in 2007
PayScale, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based compensation software designed to assist organizations in making informed pay decisions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Louisville, Denver, and Cary, the company offers a range of services, including Insight Expert, which streamlines salary benchmarking and pay adjustment processes. PayScale utilizes big data and advanced algorithms to deliver comprehensive compensation management solutions for various industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services. Its platform supports over 8,000 customers, including small businesses and Fortune 500 firms, by providing crucial insights that enable fair compensation practices. Additionally, PayScale offers professional services to evaluate and optimize compensation structures, ensuring organizations can effectively communicate and manage employee compensation.
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