Blitzscaling Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Growth · 26 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 Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 26 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 34 of 40 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×22Enterprise Software ×12SaaS ×12Consumer ×6Developer Tools ×4Future of Work ×4Creator Economy ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×15United Kingdom×2Australia×1Canada×1Norway×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×73 founders×44+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Harvard University ×3Stanford University ×3Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Oxford ×2University of Wisconsin-Madison ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 19 founders with career history
Imperial College London ×2mathscon. ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 40 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 23 dated
Ambiguous builds an AI agent platform for workflow automation where multiple agents collaborate to handle business tasks with human-level understanding.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsA16Z SpeedrunAcorn Pacific Ventures
Ando builds software and AI infrastructure for frontline and restaurant operations, covering workforce design, payroll, labor platforms, and customer experience.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsGaingelsMana VenturesSlow VenturesZero Capital
Warm-intro marketplace connecting tastemakers.
Co-investorsBerkeley FrontierSeaplane Ventures
Co-investorsPrevail Venture Capital
Bounce offers a luggage storage service that lets travelers book a spot online at lockers or local shops to drop off and store their bags.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Cody Candee(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelAZURO CAPITAL VENTURESCreator VenturesGeneral CatalystQualcomm VenturesSignalRank
CrewAI is a platform for building, deploying, and managing enterprise agents.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Co-investorsCraft VenturesEarl Grey CapitalFirsthandVCFlybridge Capital Partners
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
Co-investorsshuckerVCA16Z SpeedrunAda Ventures
Coalition builds a secure communication and collaboration platform purpose-built for military operations and national security organizations.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSan Francisco, US
Vijay Pathak(Founder)in
Co-investorsNextGen Venture PartnersAndreessen Horowitz
Composio provides a developer platform that gives AI agents and autonomous systems access to over 1,000 third-party tools with managed authentication, sandboxed execution, and intelligent tool selection.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Karan Vaidya(Founder)inSoham Ganatra (Hiring)(Founder)in
Co-investorsElevation CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersTogether FundOperator PartnersSV Angel
CrewAI provides an enterprise platform for discovering, building, deploying, and governing AI agents that automate workflows across business applications, with no-code multi-agent workflow creation and observability.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
João (Joe) Moura(Co-founder)inRob Bailey(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsboldstart venturesCraft VenturesEarl Grey CapitalFirsthandVCFlybridge Capital PartnersInsight Partners
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)Simon Bouchez(Founder)in
BoardAndrew McLoughlin(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDig Ventures Management LimitedFirstMark CapitalHubSpot VenturesRedpoint VenturesTapestry VC+6 more
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
Co-investorsAlter GlobalQuartzQuona Capital
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
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesWestern Technology Investment
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
Andrew ArrudainThomas Hamilton
Co-investors500 GlobalPJCStreamlined VenturesVillage GlobalBoxOne VenturesGeneral Catalyst+1 more
Gametime is a ticket marketplace for live events including sports games, concerts, and shows, offering all-in pricing with fees included and a lowest-price guarantee.
ConsumerMarketplacesSports TechSan Francisco, US
Brad Griffith(Founder)inColin Evans(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardBrian O'Malley(Director)Jeff Mallett(Director)
Co-investorsAccelAUTHENTIC VENTURESIconica PartnersMaven VenturesNext Legacy PartnersNimble Partners
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
Spencer Connaughton(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsREFASHIOND Ventures
Gizmo is a study app that helps students learn and revise for exams such as GCSEs, A-levels, and AP tests.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechLondon, GB
Paul Evangelou(Founder)inPetros Christodoulou(Founder)
Co-investorsCapitalTNFXShine CapitalAda VenturesSEEK Investments
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
Co-investors137 VenturesA*Acrew CapitalAkkadian VenturesAspect VenturesAurum+48 more
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
Co-investorsAscension VenturesFuel Ventures
idilio.tv is a mobile streaming app for Latin American microdramas — original short-form vertical series with 1-to-3-minute episodes, available on iOS and Android.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Gabriela Tafur(CEO)inEsteban Ramírez(CTO)in
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Honeystone VenturesNuMundo VenturesA16Z SpeedrunAccelerator VenturesGoodwater Capital+3 more
Landing offers fully furnished, flexible-lease apartments in major US cities and Mexico through a mobile app, allowing renters to relocate without traditional long-term lease commitments.
B2B MarketplacesPropTech
Bill Smith(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesFoundryGreycroftMaveronSWS Venture CapitalUpVentures Capital+4 more
Co-investorsCapria Ventures
Lev provides a unified platform of apps, agents, and data for commercial real estate companies to support their growth.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaSNew York, US
Yaakov Zar(CEO)inJames Zar(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersJLL Spark Global VenturesGreenspring Associates
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
Co-investorsPrana Tech VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorKima Ventures
Liven offers an all-in-one technology platform for hospitality businesses that integrates back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSMelbourne, AU
Co-investorsACTAI VenturesArtesianCarbide VenturesPerennial Partners
Loft Orbital operates space infrastructure, providing satellites equipped with sensing resources, onboard edge compute, and connectivity that let customers run missions without deploying their own hardware.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Antoine Bellon de Chassy(Executive Officer, Director)Pierre-Damien Vaujour(Founder)inAlex Greenberg(Founder)in
Co-investors1809 CapitalChaos VenturesEQUIAMFlucas VenturesHarmonix FundKima Ventures+15 more
Made in Motion is a platform that aims to help users identify and act on creative moments in their lives.
Creator Economy
Co-investorsFoundersEdge
Maket uses generative AI to help homeowners, builders, and real estate professionals generate floorplans and navigate zoning codes for architectural projects.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsBY Venture Partners
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 of Manas AI)inUjjwal Singh(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystMosaic VenturesNext Play VenturesWestbound Equity PartnersGreylock PartnersWisdom Ventures
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 WorkLondon, GB
Euan Blair(Co-Founder & CEO)inSophie Adelman(Co-Founder & President)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersStepstone GroupAudaciousEmerge EducationHaystack+7 more
Please is an AI-driven reminders app that turns captured thoughts, links, or images into reminders, automatically filling in details and surfacing contextual suggestions in a consolidated visual feed.
AI & Machine LearningConsumer
Co-investorsKyber Knight CapitalMaven VenturesSamsung NextThe MBA Fund
Prompt-Driven Development is an approach that elevates prompt files to be the primary source artifact for software development, with code regenerated from prompts as needed to reduce maintenance costs.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
Greg TanakaRyan Tanaka
Co-investors500 Global
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)in
Co-investorsArrington CapitalCoinbase VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Draper AssociatesEvolution Equity PartnersFermion+8 more
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
Co-investorsY Combinator
Co-investorsCorazon Capital
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
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 companiesDimension · esgtoday.com · Aug 20, 2026
Idilio · ecosistemastartup.com · Jul 26, 2026
Cascade · techcrunch.com · Jul 22, 2026
Landing · avweb.com · Jul 15, 2026
Gusto · gusto.com · Jun 2, 2026
Multiverse · finsmes.com · May 18, 2026
Skyfire · tectonicdefense.com · Apr 28, 2026
Gizmo · theaiinsider.tech · Apr 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Blitzscaling Ventures made?
- Blitzscaling Ventures has 39 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Blitzscaling Ventures co-invest with?
- Blitzscaling Ventures most often shares deals with General Catalyst, Village Global, Y Combinator, among 145 tracked co-investors.
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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