Arafura Ventures
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Arafura Ventures is a venture capital fund founded by Joe Kennedy and Marc Philips that invests in early-stage technology and internet software companies located in the United States.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Developer Tools ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTransifex offers a translation management platform with AI-powered workflows for localizing software, websites, mobile apps, knowledge bases, and games.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSMenlo Park, US
Dimitrios Glezos(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaven Equity PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Toba Capital
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsTransifexacq. by PARC Partners
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Arafura Ventures invest at?
- Arafura Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Arafura Ventures focus on?
- Arafura Ventures focuses on Consumer, SaaS.
- Where is Arafura Ventures located?
- Arafura Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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