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Sapphire Ventures
Growth-stage venture firm partnering with expansion-stage enterprise software companies.
Key facts
- Website
- sapphireventures.com
- Founded
- 2011
- Pricing
- Expansion-stage equity investments in post-product-market-fit enterprise software companies; $10B+ AUM.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire Ventures invests in expansion-stage enterprise software companies that can become category leaders. The firm employs a high-conviction, selective strategy with hands-on operating partnership across go-to-market, operations, and team building.
Key features
- $10B+ assets under management
- 30+ portfolio IPOs, 80+ total exits
- Offices in Austin, San Francisco, Menlo Park, London
- Focus on enterprise AI and software
- Executive talent and customer introduction network
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong track record of IPOs and exits
- Sizable AUM with international offices
- High CEO satisfaction scores reported
Cons
- Focus limited to enterprise software/AI
- Specific check size ranges not disclosed
- Competitive access given strong brand reputation
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