Investors in Marketing

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Antler

Antler, established in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies. It supports exceptional founders from day one, providing access to a global network of co-founders, talent, advisors, and expansion support, along with capital. Antler's funds, including Antler UK Fund and Antler India Fund, target various sectors such as information technology, climate tech, healthtech, software, energy services, and SaaS, with investments ranging from USD 0.2 to 0.4 million.
Made 65 investments in Marketing

Bossa Invest

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in managing investment portfolios and providing asset management services across various sectors, including finance, technology, and real estate. Bossa Invest analyzes market trends to guide its investment decisions, with a particular focus on companies in the software as a service sector. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses.
Made 122 investments in Marketing

Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative launched in 2011 that focuses on supporting startups globally by providing access to Google's products, connections, and best practices. The program partners with over fifty leading startup organizations to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in more than 135 countries. It offers various resources, including financial support and exclusive programming, to help these partners and their startups thrive. Central to this initiative are six Google for Startups Campuses located in London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Madrid, São Paulo, and Warsaw. These Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can access mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities within their local communities. Startups benefit from free workspaces, community events, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, all aimed at nurturing their growth and innovation across diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail, finance, and technology.
Made 71 investments in Marketing

Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe, a French multinational, is the world's third-largest communications group. It specializes in healthcare communications, digital advertising, and marketing services. The company offers a wide range of solutions, including interactive communication services, social media expertise, e-commerce, and customer relationship management. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Publicis Groupe drives business transformation through the integration of creativity and technology.
Made 66 investments in Marketing

Salesforce

Salesforce is a leading cloud-based software company, founded in 1999, specializing in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. It offers a range of enterprise applications, including Sales Cloud for sales automation, Service Cloud for customer service, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing, and Commerce Cloud for e-commerce. Additionally, Salesforce provides a platform for building custom applications and MuleSoft for data integration. Salesforce.org, a division of the company, donates and discounts its technology to nonprofits and educational institutions, fostering a culture of giving back. Salesforce Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in enterprise technology startups globally, providing funding, access to the Salesforce ecosystem, and guidance from its executives.
Made 93 investments in Marketing

Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management, established in 2010, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage technology investments. It focuses on funding pre-seed rounds, making 75-100 investments annually in startups outside major tech hubs, with pre-money valuations typically ranging from $1M to $3M. The firm prefers capital-efficient businesses and aims to provide a swift investment decision, usually within two weeks. Since 2012, RSCM has invested in approximately 200 companies across 19 U.S. states and several international locations, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe.
Made 112 investments in Marketing

Accel

Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.
Made 109 investments in Marketing

Insight Partners

Insight Partners, established in 1995, is a global private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. The company specializes in investing in growth-stage technology and software companies, with a particular focus on sectors such as Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare. As of December 31, 2022, Insight Partners has over $75 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Insight Partners' mission is to partner with visionary executives, providing practical, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from initial investment to IPO.
Made 47 investments in Marketing

FJ Labs

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.
Made 47 investments in Marketing

HSG

HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a global venture capital and private equity firm, managing over USD 55 billion across various funds. Established in 2005, HSG invests in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, with a focus on seed, venture, growth, buyout, and infrastructure stages. The firm has backed over 1,500 companies, with more than 160 listed on public exchanges and over 140 achieving unicorn status. HSG operates globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, providing extensive resources and industry expertise to its portfolio companies.
Made 82 investments in Marketing

SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.
Made 79 investments in Marketing

Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners, established in 1911, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Redwood City, California, with a global presence. The firm invests in early-stage to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including software, TMT, healthcare, fintech, and consumer products. With a portfolio boasting successful companies like Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, and Yelp, Bessemer Venture Partners has a proven track record in helping entrepreneurs build enduring companies. The firm manages multiple funds, totaling over $4 billion in assets, and provides support to founders from seed stage through to growth, fostering long-term relationships with its portfolio companies.
Made 80 investments in Marketing

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, established in 1972, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy. Sequoia Capital provides capital and strategic support to a select group of daring founders, helping them build legendary companies and push technological boundaries. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $100 million, with a preference for being the first investor in profitable, fast-growing companies with proven teams and products. Sequoia Capital also manages funds focused on specific regions and sectors, such as India and the technology sector.
Made 79 investments in Marketing

Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm established in 2006, headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Los Angeles. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology startups, primarily in the internet and mobile markets. Greycroft leverages its extensive network in media and technology to provide entrepreneurs with visibility, strategic relationships, and market access to build successful businesses. With over $1 billion in assets under management, Greycroft has invested in over 200 companies, including notable successes like Venmo, Acorns, and Bird. The firm is committed to diversity, having adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.
Made 83 investments in Marketing

Havas Media

Havas Media, a division of global communications group Havas, is a leading media agency network specializing in integrated media planning, buying, and digital activities. With a simple, integrated structure designed for digital fluency, Havas Media offers expertise in mobile, data consultancy, performance marketing, and social media. The agency operates through two global networks, Havas Media and Arena Media, and is supported by specialist units such as Mobext, Socialyse, Artemis, and Affiperf. Havas Media is part of the Havas Group, which employs over 18,600 people in over 100 countries, providing a wide range of marketing and communications services.
Made 33 investments in Marketing

First Round Capital

First Round Capital, established in 2004, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments. It focuses on building a robust community of technology entrepreneurs and companies, providing custom software solutions, in-person experiences, and unique services to help early-stage companies grow. First Round Capital has invested in notable startups like Uber, Square, and Warby Parker, and has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote diversity in its portfolio. The firm invests nationally, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York, typically providing around $500,000 in the initial investment. It actively supports its portfolio companies and has facilitated a VC-sponsored exchange fund for qualified entrepreneurs. To date, members of the First Round Capital community have raised over $2.5 billion in follow-on capital.
Made 90 investments in Marketing

High Alpha

High Alpha, established in 2015 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a B2B SaaS venture studio that conceives, launches, and scales B2B SaaS companies. It provides comprehensive studio services, including design, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, branding, and go-to-market strategies. High Alpha also invests in its studio companies and other emerging B2B SaaS startups through its venture capital arm, High Alpha Capital, focusing on Series A and seed rounds. This unique venture studio model aims to reduce friction, increase velocity, and help companies achieve enterprise scale.
Made 33 investments in Marketing

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.
Made 45 investments in Marketing

LAUNCH

LAUNCH is a California-based organization that supports entrepreneurs and fosters innovation within the technology sector. Established in 2010, it encompasses multiple initiatives, including the LAUNCH Fund, which focuses on early-stage investments in technology-related companies. Additionally, LAUNCH operates an incubator designed to nurture startup development. Its flagship event, the LAUNCH Festival, attracts over 12,000 participants, including venture capitalists, angel investors, founders, and industry professionals, serving as a premier platform for startups to showcase their innovations. The organization also produces the podcast "This Week in Startups," which discusses trends and insights in the startup ecosystem. Through its various endeavors, LAUNCH aims to empower founders and promote the growth of emerging companies.
Made 52 investments in Marketing

Wayra

Wayra UK Limited, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, is a tech startup accelerator specializing in early venture investments. It runs industry-specific acceleration programs, providing funding and resources to innovative digital product and service startups in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport, and 5G. Wayra UK invests up to €0.25 million per startup, offering direct cash investment, office space, mentorship, and access to global networks. It also operates targeted programs like Velocity Health and GCHQ Cyber Accelerator, tailored to specific industries. Wayra UK is a subsidiary of Wayra Investigación y Desarrollo, S.L.U., and is part of Telefónica's global open innovation hub, connecting entrepreneurs with the company and generating joint business opportunities.
Made 120 investments in Marketing

Lightspeed Israel

Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.
Made 56 investments in Marketing

MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.
Made 89 investments in Marketing

SFC Capital

SFC Capital, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, UK-based companies. It focuses on sectors such as software, technology, e-commerce, consumer, and enterprise. SFC Capital differentiates itself by combining angel networks and seed funds, offering investors exposure to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses through direct investment or diversified portfolios managed by its expert team.
Made 23 investments in Marketing

Madrona

Madrona Venture Group, established in 1995 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in the information technology sector. The firm primarily invests in the Pacific Northwest region, with a preference for companies operating in consumer Internet, commercial software, digital media, and emerging technologies like AI/ML and fintech. Madrona typically invests between $2 million and $10 million, often taking a board seat in portfolio companies.
Made 49 investments in Marketing

Bain Capital

Bain Capital, established in 1984, is a global multi-asset alternative investment firm with over $100 billion in assets under management. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm operates through several business units: Private Equity, Public Equity, Credit, and Venture Capital. Bain Capital Private Equity invests in various sectors, including consumer, healthcare, industrials, and technology, across North America, Europe, and Asia. Bain Capital Ventures, the venture capital arm, focuses on seed to growth-stage investments in enterprise software, infrastructure software, and industries being transformed by data. Bain Capital Life Sciences, a dedicated life sciences investment platform, invests in biopharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and enabling life science technology companies globally. Bain Capital Double Impact, the firm's impact investing arm, builds great companies that deliver both competitive financial returns and meaningful, measurable social and environmental good.
Made 55 investments in Marketing

Bpifrance

Bpifrance is a financial institution dedicated to supporting companies throughout their development stages, particularly those preparing for stock market listing and seeking credit equity. The organization provides a range of financial solutions, including financing, innovation assistance, and capital investment. By integrating various entities such as OSEO and CDC Entreprises, Bpifrance aims to deliver tailored financial support that addresses the specific needs of businesses. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and helping companies transition toward sustainable growth, ensuring they are well-equipped to face future challenges.
Made 48 investments in Marketing

Accenture

Accenture, established in 1989, is a multinational professional services company headquartered in Ireland. With approximately 204,000 employees serving clients in over 120 countries, Accenture specializes in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing. The company partners with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, offering expertise across 40 industries and all business functions. Accenture Ventures, a part of Accenture, invests in growth-stage startups creating innovative enterprise technologies. The company's services include strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations, helping clients navigate digital disruption and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
Made 40 investments in Marketing

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, established in 1974, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm. It invests in early-stage companies, primarily in the Japanese market, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, biotech, information technology, and electronics. The firm also engages in investment syndication for Japanese deals. Mitsubishi UFJ Capital was previously known as Diamond Capital.
Made 27 investments in Marketing

Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management, established in 2001 by Charles Coleman, is a global investment firm headquartered in New York. It specializes in both public and private equity investments, focusing on companies that drive growth through technological innovation. The firm's public equity strategy encompasses long/short and growth-oriented investments, while its private equity arm targets early to late-stage companies across diverse industries. Tiger Global takes a long-term view, collaborating with portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle to identify and capitalize on high-quality growth opportunities worldwide, with a particular focus on emerging markets like China, India, and Latin America.
Made 44 investments in Marketing

TheVentures

TheVentures, established in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across East and Southeast Asia. The company offers its portfolio a range of operational support, including expert guidance in recruiting, public relations, marketing, customer acquisition, fundraising, and strategic planning. Additionally, TheVentures provides technical assistance, collaborating with founding teams to build products and helping recruit early-stage engineers.
Made 10 investments in Marketing

Index Ventures

Index Ventures, established in 1996, is a global venture capital firm with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The company invests in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and mobility. Index Ventures has a proven track record of backing successful companies like Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. The firm's investment strategy is to support bold entrepreneurs with transformative ideas, helping them build global businesses.
Made 56 investments in Marketing

Liquid 2 Ventures

Liquid 2 Ventures, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on early-stage technology companies, particularly in the software and TMT sectors. The firm, founded by Joe Montana, Mike Miller, and Michael Ma, aims to support and nurture startups during their initial growth phases.
Made 36 investments in Marketing

Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures, established in 2010, is a Paris-based venture capital firm with an additional office in London. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology companies across Europe, with a particular emphasis on France. Kima Ventures invests up to €0.15 million initially, with follow-on investments ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million. The firm prefers to be a significant minority shareholder and often co-invests with business angels and venture funds. Kima Ventures is known for its active investment approach, backing 2-3 startups per week globally, and providing founders with funding, network, and operational support to drive growth. The firm, founded and backed by Xavier Niel, has invested in over 400 startups across 24 countries in the last five years.
Made 59 investments in Marketing

Microsoft

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation, specializes in developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling a wide range of software products and services. Its offerings include operating systems like Windows, productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also produces hardware like Xbox gaming consoles, Surface devices, and PC accessories. Additionally, it provides business solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, enterprise services, and commercial cloud offerings. Microsoft operates globally, supporting startups through initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and Microsoft Accelerator, which offer mentorship, technical training, and access to markets and investors.
Made 66 investments in Marketing

New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a prominent venture capital firm established in 1977, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in the U.S., India, and China. NEA specializes in investing in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enterprise, consumer, fintech, life sciences, and digital health companies. The firm engages with entrepreneurs at various stages of business development, providing support from initial funding to public offerings. NEA invests globally, with a significant presence in Asia, including China and India, as well as the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.05 million and $20 million per deal.
Made 81 investments in Marketing

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.
Made 41 investments in Marketing

SMBC Venture Capital

SMBC Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investing in companies across various sectors, including information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing. SMBC Venture Capital leverages its parent company's extensive financial services experience to identify and support innovative startups and growth-stage companies, aiming to foster advancements in these key industries. By providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and resources, SMBC Venture Capital seeks to drive growth and create long-term value for its portfolio companies.
Made 32 investments in Marketing

WOW Aceleradora de Startups

WOW Aceleradora de Startups, founded in 2013 and based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is an independent startup accelerator that facilitates connections between startups and investors. The organization offers an accelerated program that integrates capital, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities. With a network of 300 angel investors, WOW provides essential resources and support to emerging businesses, fostering their growth and development in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
Made 18 investments in Marketing

General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The company specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on technology-driven businesses. It invests across various sectors, including consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, health assurance, and crypto. General Catalyst provides not only capital but also mentorship and resources to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. To date, it has managed eight venture capital funds, totaling approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.
Made 50 investments in Marketing

Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with Mizuho Bank, the second-largest bank in Japan by assets. Founded in 1983, the firm specializes in investments across various sectors, including information technology, internet-related services, biotechnology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Mizuho Capital manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and has a significant track record, with over 600 of its portfolio companies having gone public. The firm was established in its current form in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries: Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were previously associated with leading Japanese banks. Mizuho Capital is recognized as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan, reflecting its influential position within the industry.
Made 45 investments in Marketing

Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners, established in 1961, is a global venture capital and growth equity firm based in Palo Alto, California. With nearly $5 billion under management, the firm invests in early to late-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, business services, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare. Norwest focuses on providing capital and operational support to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses, with typical investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, and sometimes up to $100 million for growth equity companies. The firm has invested in over 600 companies and currently partners with over 140 active companies across its portfolio.
Made 78 investments in Marketing

Moonshots Capital

Moonshots Capital, established in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, is a venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments. They focus on technology startups led by exceptional founders, targeting large and growing markets. The firm's investment approach is disciplined, aiming to identify companies with significant growth potential, often referred to as "moonshots." Their portfolio spans dual-use tech, fintech, cybersecurity, consumer internet, and web3 sectors.
Made 9 investments in Marketing

SoftBank Group

SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.
Made 50 investments in Marketing

WPP

WPP, headquartered in the UK, is the world's largest advertising holding company, measured by annual revenue. It offers a broad range of services, including traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, to clients globally, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from developed regions like North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP's business model revolves around creating transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
Made 81 investments in Marketing

Global Brain

Global Brain Corporation, established in 1998, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused startups globally, from seed to pre-IPO stages. With a track record of 300+ investments, 25 IPOs, and 61 M&As, the firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies. Global Brain manages both independent and corporate venture capital funds, partnering with tier 1 public companies across various industries.
Made 45 investments in Marketing

BoxGroup

BoxGroup Services, LLC is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2009. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and early Series A rounds. The firm targets a variety of sectors, including disruptive technology, healthcare, biotech, food, software as a service, e-commerce, and fintech. BoxGroup typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000 in each company, emphasizing a conviction in the founding team and their vision to create category-defining businesses. Although it primarily invests in New York City, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, the firm is open to opportunities globally. Notably, BoxGroup does not take board seats or ownership stakes in the companies it supports.
Made 30 investments in Marketing

Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank, established in 1983, is a leading commercial bank headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in providing a wide array of financial services, including banking, treasury management, and international banking, to innovative technology, life science, and premium wine businesses, as well as venture capital and private equity firms. With a global presence through 27 U.S. offices and seven international operations, the bank leverages its industry knowledge, connections, and world-class service to support the success of its clients.
Made 70 investments in Marketing

Venture Catalysts

Venture Catalysts is recognized as Asia's largest integrated incubator, established in 2016, which offers investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per startup, along with incubation support for 18 to 24 months. It has successfully incubated notable companies such as BharatPe, Fynd, and Innov8, which have emerged as leaders in their respective categories. With a robust network of over 4,500 angel investors across 36 cities in six countries, including India, Hong Kong, and the UAE, Venture Catalysts has attracted participation from prominent global investors like YCombinator and Greenoaks. The organization focuses on nurturing the startup ecosystem in Tier II and III cities in India, conducting incubation programs in locations such as Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Surat, as well as major metros. In addition to providing seed and Series A funding, Venture Catalysts excels in startup development, strategic guidance, and investor education, ensuring substantial returns for its investors. Its leadership in the early-stage investment landscape is underscored by the successful fundraising of over ten incubatees in a challenging market environment, solidifying its reputation as a top early-stage investor in India.
Made 22 investments in Marketing

Founder Collective

Founder Collective, established in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, is a venture capital firm managed by entrepreneurs who have founded and sold technology companies. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in technology-related companies across the United States, with a preference for the Boston and New York regions. Founder Collective aims to provide a user-friendly approach to venture capital, advising entrepreneurs to raise the least amount of money necessary to maintain control of their firms. The firm manages multiple funds, including Founder Collective I, II, III, and IV, investing between $0.2 to $2 million per round, primarily in the software and information technology sectors.
Made 44 investments in Marketing

Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau, established in 2010, is a prominent New York-based venture capital firm. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on entrepreneurs with innovative ideas across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, and technology. With over 250 active portfolio companies, notable investments include Allbirds, Bowery Farming, Guideline, K Health, and Zipline. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, supporting founders with product vision, customer insight, and brand-building expertise. Lerer Hippeau has also adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider, demonstrating its commitment to diversity and inclusion in its investment practices.
Made 54 investments in Marketing