Salesforce Ventures

Salesforce Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Salesforce, has been actively investing in enterprise software companies since its founding in 2009. With headquarters in San Francisco, California, Salesforce Ventures has made over 890 investments across a variety of industries, emphasizing enterprise technology and cloud-based solutions​​. Notable investments include companies like Airtable, Databricks, DocuSign, Guild Education, monday.com, Snowflake, Snyk, Stripe, and Zoom. These investments highlight Salesforce Ventures' focus on backing innovative startups that transform how businesses operate and connect with their customers​​. Salesforce Ventures operates a structured investment approach, including the Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund, which supports companies driving social and environmental impact. This fund has invested in companies such as Arcadia, Rheaply, and Circulor, contributing significantly to climate tech and other critical sectors​​. The firm supports its portfolio companies with resources beyond capital, including strategic guidance, access to Salesforce's vast network, and operational support to help them scale. Key team members like John Somorjai, Khushboo Patel, and Paul Drews lead these efforts, ensuring that the companies they back can leverage Salesforce’s extensive ecosystem to grow and succeed​. For entrepreneurs, an investment from Salesforce Ventures signals strong confidence and provides substantial backing to build companies that can make a significant impact on the global market.