Meritech Capital Partners

Meritech Capital Partners is a leading late-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 1999. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth technology companies, typically engaging during Series B and Series C rounds. With a focus on sectors such as data analytics, software, fintech, and consumer internet, Meritech has played a significant role in scaling industry-leading businesses. Notable investments include high-profile names like Salesforce, Facebook, Datadog, Roblox, and Snowflake. Meritech’s strategy revolves around selective, disciplined investing, ensuring they work closely with each company to help drive operational excellence and strategic growth. The firm's latest Fund VII closed with $800 million, reinforcing its commitment to backing transformative technologies across cloud computing, AI, and enterprise software. They take a hands-on approach, where partners actively collaborate with founders to refine go-to-market strategies and expand business reach. What sets Meritech apart is their streamlined structure, emphasizing long-term partnerships rather than a wide, fragmented investment spread. This allows them to be deeply involved with their portfolio companies, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, leveraging decades of expertise in tech investing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Meritech continues to be a key player in empowering the next generation of technology leaders by supporting growth-stage companies with potential for market disruption and leadership.