Akkadian Ventures
San Francisco Β· SeedβGrowth
Investment thesis
Akkadian's strategy centers on redefining strategic liquidity through innovative structures and trusted access in venture capital. With over 15 years of operational history and completion of 875+ transactions, the firm combines secondary and primary investment approaches across seed and growth stages, leveraging its platform and a diverse team of secondary investors, entrepreneurs, operators, and limited partners to create lasting value.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
What they invest in
from 35 of 43 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ19Enterprise Software Γ18AI & Machine Learning Γ10Data & Infrastructure Γ7Marketplaces Γ7Future of Work Γ6Fintech Γ5HR Tech Γ4
HQs:United StatesΓ14
Investments Β· 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathACV Auctions operates an automotive marketplace and product suite that enables business partners in the used vehicle industry to manage their operations and transactions.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
Airbase develops intelligence and data products for aerospace, defense, and related sectors, built by technical operators with backgrounds in satellite imaging, orbital missions, and deep tech.
Deep TechDefense TechGovTechSaaSSpace TechNew York, US
DataStax provides enterprise-grade database infrastructure and AI development tools, including Astra DB (a NoSQL vector database built on Apache Cassandra), Hyper-Converged Database for on-premises deployments, and Langflow (an open-source low-code platform for building generative AI applications).
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Apptio provides AI investment management software that helps organizations track, optimize, and align AI spending across infrastructure, talent, and tooling from prioritization through ROI measurement. The platform serves CIOs, IT finance teams, and AI leaders who need visibility into AI total cost of ownership and business outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown
Ajay Patel(General Manager of Apptio and IT Automation at IBM)Larry Blasko(President, Field Operations)Eugene Khvostov(Chief Product Officer)David Buitrago(Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer)
Automattic develops WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Jetpack, and other web tools that enable publishing, commerce, and messaging. The company powers over 40% of all websites and serves individuals, creators, and businesses globally through open-source and proprietary products.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Matt Mullenweg(Founder)<UNKNOWN>
BigPanda delivers agentic AI and automation for IT operations, helping enterprise IT teams detect, triage, and respond to incidents in complex hybrid cloud and modern software environments. The platform transforms manual ITOps and ITSM processes into intelligent autonomous systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Assaf Resnick(CEO and co-founder)
Fieldin provides software tools and real-time insights to high-value crop growers for optimizing farm operations, improving productivity, and enhancing environmental and social governance outcomes.
AgTechIoTSaaS
FirstUp provides a platform for internal employee communications and workforce engagement in enterprises. The company helps organizations transform their digital employee experience through workforce mobilization solutions.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Bill Schuh(Chief Executive Officer)Kristin Brennen(Chief Marketing Officer)Cheryl Chavez(Chief Product Officer)Vinod Malhotra(Chief Technology Officer)
Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in
Homebase is a management platform for small businesses that includes team messaging, scheduling, shift tracking, onboarding, and payroll features. It serves restaurants, retail, and other hourly-wage businesses with tools for employee communication, scheduling, and performance tracking.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
HoneyBook is a team collaboration platform that helps service-based businesses manage clients, projects, and team workflows with built-in invoicing and payment processing. The software provides task assignment, access control, and AI-powered tools for small teams and freelancers.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Housecall Pro is a software platform for service-based businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, junk removal, and appliance repair) to manage scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and customer communication. The platform serves home service professionals and contractors across 50+ industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS<UNKNOWN>
JOOR is a digital wholesale platform connecting brands and retailers globally for buying and selling fashion products. The platform serves over 14,000 brands and 650,000+ buyers across 150 countries with real-time data and collaboration tools.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail TechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Liftoff provides mobile marketing and monetization solutions including user acquisition, ad monetization, and programmatic advertising powered by Cortex, an AI-enabled growth platform designed for mobile app publishers and advertisers.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Khoros is a customer engagement platform that unifies communities, social media management, messaging, and customer care across channels using AI. The platform serves brands seeking to recognize and engage customers consistently across all digital touchpoints.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Wag! is a marketplace that connects pet owners with local pet caregivers for services including dog walking, drop-in visits, pet sitting, and boarding. The platform vets caregivers through background checks and provides real-time updates and communication tools for pet owners to monitor their pets during service.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Navan is an AI-powered platform for corporate travel and expense management that combines booking, policy management, and real-time reporting for enterprise clients. The company serves large organizations with an integrated solution covering flight distribution, hotel inventory, and financial services.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality
CohenTwig
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
OfferUp is a mobile marketplace platform that enables buyers and sellers to trade items locally. The platform targets both individual sellers and local businesses seeking to reach nearby customers.
ConsumerMarketplaces
People.ai builds AI-powered insights for revenue teams to analyze deal pipelines and provide actionable answers about sales performance based on a company's own deal history. The product automatically captures sales activity without requiring teams to change their workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Oleg Rogynskyy(Founder/CEO)in
Pilot provides bookkeeping and accounting services, modernizing financial operations for small businesses and startups.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS
Placer.ai provides location analytics for brick-and-mortar businesses, retailers, restaurants, and municipalities to understand foot traffic patterns and economic development. The platform is built with privacy protections as a core technical requirement.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechRetail TechSaaS
Noam Ben-Zvi(CEO)Zohar Bar-Yehuda(Data Scientist)Oded Fossfeld(CTO)Ofir Lemel(CPO)
Prosper is an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace where individual investors can purchase notes (loan portions) originated to creditworthy borrowers. The platform offers alternative investment opportunities through diversified personal loan portfolios with risk-based pricing.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Reputation is a reputation management software platform that analyzes reviews, listings, and surveys to deliver actionable insights for businesses managing their online presence across multiple locations. The platform serves businesses seeking to improve customer experience and brand reputation through automated sentiment analysis and community engagement.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
SafeGraph builds and maintains a global dataset of information about physical places, updated monthly, for application developers and analytics teams. The company provides location-based data and insights to support location-centric applications and business intelligence.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
RingCentral provides cloud-based unified communications and AI-powered contact center solutions for businesses, serving over 600,000 customers worldwide. The platform integrates voice, video, messaging, and conversation intelligence to enable secure, efficient enterprise communications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Skycatch provides spatial data capture, processing, and analysis solutions for mining and industrial operations, using AI capabilities to generate near-real-time digital twins and deliver operational insights. The company's technology helps mining customers improve safety, productivity, and decision-making accuracy across site operations.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIrving, US
Christian Sanz(Founder & CEO)
Sonder operates a hospitality platform offering managed short-term rental accommodations across multiple cities globally, combining contemporary design with technology-enabled services for guests. The company provides furnished units and personalized guest experiences via mobile app, targeting travelers seeking affordable, well-designed stays.
MarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityDenver, US
Francis Davidson(Co-founder & CEO)Martin Picard(Co-founder)
Tintri provides on-premises data management and workload management solutions with autonomous operations and AI-driven analytics for enterprise data centers. The platform simplifies storage management and enables organizations to reduce costs while scaling distributed infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
TradingView is a charting platform and social network used by over 100 million traders and investors worldwide to analyze and trade across global financial markets. The platform provides tools for technical analysis, market data, and community collaboration for retail and institutional traders.
Data & InfrastructureFintechNew York City, US
Transfr provides career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training programs to help learners discover and transition into in-demand jobs. The company connects organizations and employers to deliver hands-on, immersive career pathways for youth and adults seeking alternatives to traditional four-year college routes.
AgTechDeep TechEdTechFuture of WorkNew York City, US
Bharani Rajakumar
Splunk provides a data platform for analyzing machine-generated data, delivering visibility and real-time insights to security operations, IT operations, and engineering teams across networks, endpoints, cloud, and applications. The platform combines security and observability capabilities powered by AI-driven technology.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
UniKey provides mobile credential technology for lock and access control manufacturers, enabling integration with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Bluetooth. The company serves hardware manufacturers seeking to add secure mobile access capabilities to their products.
HardwareIoTSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Akkadian Ventures invest at?
- Akkadian Ventures invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Akkadian Ventures focus on?
- Akkadian Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Akkadian Ventures located?
- Akkadian Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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