Greycroft, a premier VC firm with offices in NYC and LA, invests in fintech, e-commerce, media, health, and consumer brands, specifically in AI, sustainability, and software solutions. Managing over $1B in assets with a portfolio of 150+ companies, it supports entrepreneurs via robust media and tech networks. Notable investments include Acorns, Venmo, and TheRealReal.

Sapphire Ventures, LLC is a global software venture capital firm managing over $11 billion in assets, headquartered in Austin, London, New York, Menlo Park, and San Francisco. Specializing in scaling enterprise software companies, they support startups from expansion stage to IPO, utilizing 20+ years of expertise. Through its branches—Sapphire Ventures, Sapphire Partners, and Sapphire Sport—the firm invests in enterprise software, early-stage tech and culture-centric companies, and as a limited partner in venture funds. With over 170 investments leading to 30+ IPOs and 45 acquisitions, their portfolio growth team provides strategic services to bolster leadership, boasting an 82 CEO NPS. Active on social media, Sapphire Ventures fosters community and innovation in B2B software.

Kleiner Perkins, a pioneering venture fund located in Silicon Valley, invests $10 billion in technology and life sciences, supporting companies from early-stage startups to growth-stage leaders like Amazon, Google, Spotify, and UiPath, across industries including AI, mental health, biotech, energy, and sustainable food supplies, fostering transformative innovations.

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global, multi-stage VC firm fostering disruptive innovations in the enterprise, consumer, health, and fintech sectors, managing $18 billion with a presence in the U.S., China, Europe, India, Israel, and Southeast Asia; known for deep, authentic partnerships and dedication from Seed to Series F investments.

Menlo Ventures, based in Menlo Park, CA, is a venture capital firm with $5.8B under management, investing in transformative tech across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors. They support AI, bio/healthcare, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, SaaS, and more, with a portfolio of over 80 public companies and 165+ mergers/acquisitions, known for hands-on collaboration.

‍ As one of the most influential venture capital firms in the world, Benchmark is deeply rooted in the San Francisco startup community. They are known for their early-stage investments and hands-on support to help startups scale and thrive.

With a global presence, Accel Partners also maintains a significant focus on San Francisco. Their portfolio includes companies across various sectors, and they are committed to nurturing entrepreneurship and driving innovation in the region.

GSR Ventures, an early-stage venture fund with $3.7 billion in assets founded in 2004, is anchored in Palo Alto, CA, with key presences in Beijing and Singapore. It invests in AI-driven healthcare, enterprise, consumer, and fintech startups, boasting a portfolio that includes Didi Chuxing and Ele.me, offering deep industry expertise and proactive support.

Index Ventures, located in London, San Francisco, New York, and Tel Aviv, partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into global businesses. Investing in tech, finance, healthcare, and consumer products, they provide strategic guidance from seed to IPO, exemplified by investments in Figma, Revolut, Discord, and Roblox.

UpHonest Capital, based in San Francisco, CA, invests in early-stage tech-driven startups across AI, IoT, cloud computing, and big data, with a portfolio of 466 companies including 28 unicorns. Focus industries span mobile internet, biotech, fintech, and more. Their ecosystem programs and media contributions foster global innovation and entrepreneurship.