Sierra Ventures is a Bay Area-based early-stage venture firm investing globally with a focus on Next Generation Enterprise and Emerging Technologies. With over three decades of experience and over $2 billion of assets under management, Sierra has created a vast network of successful entrepreneurs, Global 1000 CXOs, operational executives, and deep domain experts, providing a platform for entrepreneurs around the world. Sierra Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with a preference to lead investment rounds and reserve capital for follow on rounds. Investment sectors include artificial intelligence/machine learning, big data, cloud, fintech, health tech, IoT/infrastructure, marketplaces, SaaS & enterprise apps, security, and emerging technologies such as 5G, devices, blockchain, robotics, and virtual reality / augmented reality. Sierra Ventures typically makes initial investments between $500,000 and $7 million on average and invests between $500,000 and $15 million over the life of an investment. The firm has invested in leading companies such as Intuit, Invensense, Greenplum, MakeMyTrip, OnLink, Teradata, StrataCom, Sourcefire, Treasure Data, and more. Sierra Ventures was founded in 1982 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Sierra Ventures

Sigma Prime Ventures invests in early stage technology companies focusing on SaaS, Cloud, Mobile, disruptive technologies and technology-enabled service companies.   Sigma Prime Ventures primarily cover the East Coast, focusing on Boston, New York and Atlanta.  Their first-hand experience allows us to give early-stage companies both tactical and strategic guidance and access to a powerful business network.   Their team has founded or cofounded 10 companies, helped run 10 companies, and collectively been responsible for exits worth over $4.2B in companies where they were operators.

Sigma Prime Ventures

Karlani Capital is an operating fund started by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We love creating new ideas that change lives for the better, creating wealth for our entrepreneurs and their employees, and creating new products that democratize humanity through better access or simpler ways to do things. And we really love being part of the communities we serve. We love life, period. While we take our work very seriously, we don’t take ourselves very seriously. When it really comes down to it, we believe:  • Our calling is improving lives by what we do. • Integrity is in our DNA. • Opportunity exists everywhere; we just have to find it. • If it doesn’t sell, we don’t do it. • Life is better when you’re laughing, through both happiness and sadness.  We’re looking for like-minded people who want to go on this journey with us, with plenty of joy, laughter and occasional tears along the way, enriching humanity through what we do. Value Proposition Karlani Capital has one main objective: to enable the growth and success of ideas that are original, interesting and useful to people. At the core, Karlani is an operating fund lead by a group of master operators with the expertise to help grow companies from 1 to 1,000+ employees, as well as from $1 to over a billion dollars in valuation, and even assist you into taking your company into the public markets. As your partner, our goal is to add exceptional value with every investment we make. But that’s not all. We want you enjoy the sheer exhilaration of being an entrepreneur.  As seasoned entrepreneurs, we know how emotionally and mentally draining building your business can be. Chances are that the pain points you are experiencing in your start up are things we’ve already been through; and we’re happy to advise you through them. Our vast, combined expertise (which includes, though is not limited to, entrepreneurship, technology, finance, adtech, enterprise software, sales execution, HR, operations, product development, eCommerce, digital marketing, branding, mobile tech, and retail) can help you attain the true potential of your idea or product.  We will support your growth by helping you define your business’ strategy and future direction for successful growth.  Our singular objective is to help you execute; not to add reporting requirements. Our portfolio companies have told us they love the discipline we help bring, and that we enable them to thrive both financially and as a workplace of choice. We have a strong value system that aims to enrich humanity through what we do, which is reflected in our portfolio of partner companies.

Karlani Capital

AXA Venture Partners (AVP) is a venture capital fund investing in high-growth, technology-enabled companies. AVP has built a unique investment platform specialized in tech investments with $600 million of assets under management through three pillars of investment expertise: Early Stage Fund, Growth Stage Fund and Fund of Funds. To date, AVP has invested in 40 Early and Growth equity deals and 6 Fund investments. AVP team operates globally backed by offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong. Beyond investments, AVP provides access to business development opportunities helping portfolio companies to scale globally and accelerate their growth.

AXA Venture Partners

Omidyar Technology Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based investment firm created and solely funded by eBay founder, technologist, and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar.

Omidyar Technology Ventures

WestBridge Capital is an investment firm that focuses on technology, business, media, communication, and financial sectors. The firm invests in financial, technology, telecom, logistics, life sciences, aviation, energy, utility, and manufacturing companies. It seeks to partner with some of India's most promising mid-sized companies run by outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams for the long-term, whether they are public or private. WestBridge Capital leverages both its capital and experience to help companies succeed. The company was founded in 2000 by KP Balaraj, Sumir Chadha, SK Jain, and Sandeep Singhal and has offices in Mauritius, California, and Bangalore.

Westbridge Capital

[AllianceBernstein](http://www.alliancebernstein.com) is a publicly traded global asset management firm, with approximately $735 billion in assets under management at March 31, 2008.

AllianceBernstein

B Capital Group backs brash entrepreneurs building technology companies. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Singapore, B Capital Group focuses on pioneering start-ups that are ready to scale across the global stage. Partnering with Boston Consulting Group, and its incubation arm BCG Digital Ventures, B Capital delivers access to top corporations to match start-ups with the world's most powerful CEOs, platforms, and brands. B Capital Group's unique multinational presence, combined with deep industry expertise, has built a portfolio of B2B and B2B2C startups that are transforming large traditional industries across borders and geographies. It helps startups navigate business challenges, raise capital, and attract talented leadership at key points of their journeys to scale.

B Capital

Dragoneer is an investment firm that focuses on disruptive businesses and experiences at the intersection of public and private markets. The firm seeks to invest in seed, early-stage, growth, and later-stage businesses. The firm was founded in 2012 by Marc Stad and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Dragoneer Investment Group

OMERS Growth Equity invests and partners with companies that focus on the healthcare and technology sectors. The firm makes minority equity investments of $50M to $250M and are active partners on the boards of companies they invest in.

OMERS Growth Equity

GoldenArc Capital is a Silicon Valley based funding firm built to identify and invest in the next generation of driving private development stage technology companies. The firm's portfolio has generated top-tier returns with investments in more than 20 companies and achieved 4 IPOs to date with several more in the IPO pipeline

GoldenArc Capital

Phenom

Phenom is a purpose-driven company that delivers AI-powered talent experiences to global enterprises. Employers are using Phenom to hire employees faster, develop them to their full potential, and retain them longer.  The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, hiring managers, HR, and HRIS — empowering over 500 diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, CRM, AI Scheduling, One-Way Interviews, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Talent Marketplace, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals. With Phenom, candidates find and choose jobs faster, employees develop their skills and evolve, recruiters become wildly productive, managers build stronger-performing teams, HR aligns employee development with company goals, and HRIS creates a holistic tech infrastructure through seamless integrations. Phenom has a purpose of helping a billion people find the right job.

<div> Phenom is a global HR technology company headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania, that specializes in Talent Experience Management (TXM). Founded in 2010, Phenom provides an AI-powered platform that helps organizations attract, engage, and retain talent. Phenom's Intelligent Talent Experience platform offers a range of products and services including: &bull; Career Site &bull; Chatbot &bull; Talent CRM &bull; Automated Interview Scheduling &bull; University Recruiting &bull; Onboarding &bull; Talent Marketplace &bull; Career Pathing &bull; Mentoring &bull; Referrals The company leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to deliver personalized experiences for candidates, employees, recruiters, and hiring managers. Phenom's platform aims to help companies streamline their recruitment processes, improve employee development, and optimize talent acquisition strategies. As of September 2024, Phenom serves over 500 diverse enterprises globally. The company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for five consecutive years and named a Strategic Leader in Talent Acquisition by Forrester for four consecutive years. Phenom has offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK in addition to its US headquarters. </div>

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