Blitzscaling Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Growth · 27 people tracked
Also known as Blitzscaling Ventures AI · BV MGMT, LLC
Investment thesis
Blitzscaling Ventures backs startups capable of rapid, aggressive growth to win their markets and establish enduring leadership positions. Its approach is rooted in the 'Blitzscaling' framework developed by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman, who taught a Stanford class that became a best-selling book on how companies scale at lightning speed while maintaining market dominance. The firm emphasizes helping founders achieve fast growth in large, valuable markets, and supports the broader startup community through organizing and hosting global industry events.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 27 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 25 of 39 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×16Enterprise Software ×9SaaS ×7Developer Tools ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Fintech ×3Future of Work ×3HR Tech ×3
HQs:United States×13United Kingdom×1Norway×1
Investments · 39 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
Emergy develops onshore wind and solar energy projects across Southeast Europe, including Serbia, Greece, Romania, and Ukraine.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyOslo, NO
Cascade uses AI to identify and match Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities to construction and architecture firms by scanning government and private sector portals, then assists in proposal writing and bid management.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Coalition builds a secure communication and collaboration platform purpose-built for military operations and national security organizations.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSan Francisco, US
Crossbeam unifies partner and CRM data to provide ecosystem intelligence for revenue operations teams.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechPhiladelphia, US
Bob Moore(Founder & CEO)Francis Ryan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew McLoughlin(Director)
Dimension builds documentation software for manufacturing engineering that automates CAD work between design and production, converting 3D models into release-ready drawings and legacy 2D into editable 3D.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Feltsense builds a software platform that deploys AI agents to identify market opportunities, validate demand, and build software and physical infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US
Flexpa provides an API platform that enables developers to retrieve and integrate patient health records from insurers, electronic health record systems, and national health information networks using standardized FHIR format and patient consent workflows.
Data & InfrastructureHealthtechSaaS
GGX is an AI trading platform that captures and standardizes buy/sell messages from WhatsApp, email, and SMS into structured orders, letting traders compare quotes and terms in a unified dashboard.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Sriram Seshadri(Trading System Engineer)Zander Teller(AI Engineer)Michael Baumert(Marketing, Design, Brand)Spencer Connaughton(Founder & CEO)
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
Hammock provides a financial management platform for health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), helping users identify eligible medical and wellness expenses, process reimbursement claims, and invest unspent funds.
FintechHealthtech
Lightberry develops AI software that enables robots to understand and respond to voice commands, allowing non-technical users to control and program robots through conversation rather than traditional coding.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Ali Attar(Founder)inStephan Koenigstorfer(Founder)inStephan Wolski(Founder/Head of Robotics)in
Manas AI is an AI-native biopharmaceutical company that uses neuro-symbolic foundational models to discover and develop medicines.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew York, US
Siddhartha Mukherjee(Co-founder)Reid Hoffman(Co-founder)Ujjwal Singh(Co-founder)
Multiverse develops workforce training programs focused on equipping workers with durable skills needed for effective AI adoption in the workplace, combining soft skills and cognitive competencies.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Euan Blair
Skyfire provides financial infrastructure that enables AI agents to transact autonomously—making and receiving payments, managing accounts, and accessing services globally without traditional financial intermediaries.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Amir Sarhangi(Founder & CEO)
Sumugi is a 3D creation and 2D composition tool designed for visual storytellers including comic creators, writers, and hobbyists.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Charles Forman(Founder)inJoe Watkins(Founder)in
TalentGenius helps organizations adopt AI to achieve business outcomes, focusing on people, processes, and business objectives alongside technology.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Malcolm Frank(CEO)Ed Baum(COO)Christopher Walton(CTO)
Trainsit is an AI-powered platform that automates freight logistics by connecting shippers with rail carriers, drayage, and transload services across North America.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Mark(Chief Conductor, CEO)Muugii(Engineer, CTO)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLanding · avweb.com · Jul 15, 2026
Gusto · gusto.com · Jun 2, 2026
Multiverse · finsmes.com · May 18, 2026
Skyfire · tectonicdefense.com · Apr 28, 2026
Please · biopharmadive.com · Apr 8, 2026
Crossbeam · fintech.global · Mar 26, 2026
Coalition Systems · globalindianalpha.com · Jan 8, 2026
Lightberry · angelsround.com · Jan 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Blitzscaling Ventures invest at?
- Blitzscaling Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Blitzscaling Ventures focus on?
- Blitzscaling Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech.
- Where is Blitzscaling Ventures located?
- Blitzscaling Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJeremiah Owyang, Blitzscaling Ventures GP on AI, Scale & Networks
Grace Gong · Jeremiah Owyang
Jeremiah Owyang, Blitzscaling Ventures GP on AI, Scale & Networks 📱
Grace Gong · Jeremiah Owyang
Robots Will Be Everywhere in 10 Years | Jeremiah Owyang - Blitzscaling Ventures - Llama Lounge
GenAI Works · Jeremiah Owyang
Chris Yeh, of Blitzscaling Ventures, on startup scaling, AI in marketing, & Silicon Valley myths
eMarketing Association · Chris Yeh
Artificial Influencer: Blitzscaling Ventures' Jeremiah Owyang on the age of AI influencers | Podcast
Suzy · Jeremiah Owyang
Investment Interview with Chris Yeh, Blitzscaling Ventures
VC HOUSE · Chris Yeh
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