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Fund profile

Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Ventures

Palo Alto, United States

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About

Sapphire Ventures, founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a leading global venture capital firm. They focus on growth-stage investments in enterprise technology companies. Notable portfolio companies include DocuSign, Fitbit, DataRobot, and Sumo Logic. These companies highlight Sapphire's emphasis on transformative enterprise technologies and their potential for significant impact and growth. Sapphire Ventures operates with a strategic focus on B2B SaaS, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and data analytics. They typically invest in Series B through IPO stages, providing both capital and strategic support to help companies scale. Their average investment size ranges from $10 million to $50 million, reflecting their commitment to substantial growth opportunities. The firm’s geographic reach includes the U.S., Europe, and Israel, allowing them to tap into diverse and innovative markets. Sapphire Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering portfolio companies access to a robust network of industry leaders, operational best practices, and customer introductions. This support has been instrumental in the success of their portfolio companies, aiding in significant milestones such as IPOs and acquisitions​. Key team members include Nino Marakovic, CEO and Managing Director, and Jai Das, President and Managing Director, who bring extensive experience in venture capital and technology investments. Startups seeking to partner with Sapphire Ventures should demonstrate strong growth potential, innovative technology, and a clear path to scalability. Approaching them through their network or via their platform can enhance the likelihood of securing investment

Details

Round

Series A
Series B
Series C+

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
VR & AR
Web 3,0
Web 3.0

Geo focus

Israel
Europe
USA
Canada

Highlights

$2.2M

Historical average check

$300M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

350

Investments

Software & Apps

Security & Privacy

AI & Deep Tech

Consumer Goods & Electronics

E-commerce & Retail

Fintech & Financial services

Data & Analytics

Healthtech & Wellness

Legal & Professional services

Social media

Web 3.0

Advertising & Marketing

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Other

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sapphireventures.com

Email

info@sapphireventures.com

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