Dag Ventures
Palo Alto · Series B–Growth · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
DAG Ventures focuses on mid-stage and growth-stage financing rounds into companies sourced through a network of select early-stage VC partners. The firm differentiates through service excellence to its limited partners, portfolio companies, and partner firms, emphasizing speed, consistency, and simplicity in its investment operations and support model.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
Joined DAG Ventures in 2006 with focus on enterprise infrastructure, SaaS, consumer internet, and clean tech. Brings over a decade of VC experience from Summerhill Ventures and Teacher's Private Capital.
Joined DAG Ventures in 2007 focusing on enterprise software, SaaS, infrastructure, fintech, and security. Previously held positions at Juniper Networks in corporate development and as CEO of iAsiaWorks datacenter company.
Co-founder of DAG Ventures in 1991 with extensive experience in corporate finance and venture investing. Previously a principal at Bechtel Investments overseeing growth company buyouts and at Dimensional Corporate Finance.
Joined DAG Ventures in 2007 to lead finance and operations. Previously served as Finance Director at Siemens Venture Capital and held finance roles at Siemens telecommunications division and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
What they invest in
from 45 of 75 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×14AI & Machine Learning ×13Fintech ×9SaaS ×9Consumer ×6B2B Marketplaces ×5Hardware ×5Cloud Computing ×4
HQs:United States×12Germany×1Israel×1India×1
Investments · showing 60 of 75
founders shown can be your intro pathSupernus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes products treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company acquired Sage Therapeutics and has over 30 years of experience in drug development and commercialization.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Virtual network security solutions
Cancer and fibrotic disease medicines
Atara Biotherapeutics develops allogeneic T-cell immunotherapies using its proprietary EBV T-cell platform to harness the immune system for treating disease. The company focuses on next-generation cell-based therapies designed for patients worldwide.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesThousand Oaks, US
Axiom is an alternative legal service provider that matches businesses with AI-enabled lawyers and legal talent for on-demand, part-time, or full-time work across 60+ practice areas. The company serves Fortune 100 companies and mid-market businesses seeking cost-efficient legal capacity without traditional law firm overhead.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Bloom Energy manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for onsite power generation at commercial, industrial, and data center facilities. The company serves enterprises and infrastructure operators seeking reliable, resilient power with lower emissions.
CleantechEnergyHardware<UNKNOWN>, US
K.R. Sridhar(Founder, Chairman, and CEO)
Boku connects global merchants and entertainment brands to local payment methods across 70+ countries. The platform processes payments through 200+ local payment options, supporting mobile wallets, real-time payments, and digital goods purchases with multi-factor authentication for enterprises.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Branch provides financial services and lending solutions to underserved populations in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and India. The company leverages technology and partnerships to advance financial inclusion and credit access for working individuals.
Fintech
Matt Flannery(Co-Founder & CEO)Daniel Jung(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)Premal Shah(President)
UserTesting provides a human insight platform that helps Product, Marketing, Digital, and CX teams at enterprises collect and analyze real human feedback to validate decisions and improve customer experiences. The platform combines participant networks, AI-driven insights, and expert services to enable organizations to understand customer reactions and behavior.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSBellevue, US
Cleartrip is an online travel technology platform offering flight, hotel, bus, and train bookings with flexible cancellation options and competitive pricing. The company serves travelers in India with end-to-end travel solutions and industry-first products like ClearChoice Plus and ClearChoice Max.
B2B MarketplacesTravel & HospitalityIndia, IN
E-discovery and corporate investigation software
Clickatell provides an AI-powered chat commerce platform for businesses to engage customers and facilitate transactions through messaging channels. The platform serves enterprises across industries including airlines and travel, with tools for customer communication and sales automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Marketing measurement and optimization solutions for online and traditional media
Design2Silicon provides GPU-accelerated software solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, enabling optimization of lithography and mask processes. The company serves semiconductor fabs and design companies in the semiconductor industry.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
DisplayLink develops USB graphics system-on-chip technology that enables multiple display expansion across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Ubuntu, and Android devices regardless of underlying hardware architecture. The company's chipsets power docking stations, USB monitors, adapters, and meeting room solutions for businesses and mobile device users seeking cross-platform productivity and IT cost optimization.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductors
Security platform to counter next-gen cyber attacks
Glassdoor is a community platform that provides job seekers with access to company reviews, salary information, and job listings, while helping employers post jobs and manage their reputation. The platform serves job seekers, employees, and employers by facilitating workplace transparency and job matching.
B2B MarketplacesHR TechMarketplaces
One Medical is a primary care practice delivering in-office and virtual care across 19 U.S. cities, serving individual members and employees of over 8,500 companies through a membership model.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Started by some of the best-trained physicians in the country
LearnVest is a financial education platform that provides articles and resources to help users build financial literacy and reach their financial goals through content on career growth, saving, debt repayment, and budgeting.
Fintech
Cloudera is a hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, serving enterprises and data teams. The company provides infrastructure and tools for organizations to manage and analyze large-scale data.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Next-generation flash memory technology
Xsens develops motion capture systems and inertial sensor modules using sensor fusion technology, serving professionals in humanoid robotics, entertainment, healthcare, sports, and industrial automation.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Cloud-controlled enterprise networking solutions
Inspirato operates a luxury travel membership club offering curated access to vacation homes, resort partners, and exclusive experiences with personalized concierge services. The company serves affluent members seeking premium travel experiences with managed accommodations and detailed trip planning.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & HospitalityUNKNOWN
New Relic provides a full-stack observability platform that allows engineering teams to monitor and troubleshoot software systems across their entire stack. The platform serves development and operations teams who need unified data access to plan, build, deploy, and run software applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Nimble provides digital workflow and patient engagement software for independent and regional pharmacies, helping them manage prescription fulfillment, mobile checkout, and patient communications. The platform improves medication adherence and enables life sciences companies to access commercial intelligence on therapy adoption.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Talha Sattar(Founder and President)in
OpenDNS provides DNS and internet security services for consumers seeking safer and faster browsing at home, and formerly offered enterprise security products now branded under Cisco Umbrella.
ConsumerCybersecurity
<UNKNOWN>
OpenX is a supply-side platform (SSP) for digital advertising that uses AI, data leadership, and proprietary identity technology to manage ad inventory and targeting. It serves publishers and advertisers by providing quality-focused programmatic advertising infrastructure across display, connected TV, and digital out-of-home formats.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningNot specified on page
Medical instrumentation and products for treating ocular diseases
Pacific Biosciences develops long-read DNA and RNA sequencing platforms and kits for genomics research, including whole genome, targeted, epigenetic, and RNA sequencing applications. The company serves research institutions, clinical laboratories, and diagnostic organizations in genomics and life sciences.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesMenlo Park, US
Pentaho provides a data integration and governance platform that helps organizations integrate, prepare, optimize, and analyze data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The platform serves enterprise data teams and enables faster AI adoption through built-in governance, automation, and data management capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Picarro provides greenhouse gas and volatile organic compound monitoring solutions for industrial and scientific customers. The company combines emissions detection hardware with data analytics and expert guidance to help clients manage regulatory compliance, optimize operations, and advance environmental research.
CleantechClimate TechIoT
Pinger develops communication apps including TextFree (free texting and calling), Sideline (second phone number for professional and personal use), and Index (business communication tools). The company serves individuals and small businesses seeking accessible communication solutions.
ConsumerSaaS
Flat panel display technology for handheld devices
PlanGrid was a cloud-based construction management software for general contractors, subcontractors, and owners providing real-time access to project plans, issues, photos, and forms. The product is now superseded by Forma Build, Autodesk's integrated platform combining PlanGrid and BIM 360 features.
Cloud ComputingConstruction TechPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Tracy Young(Founder/CEO)inRalph Gootee(Founder/CTO)inRyan Sutton-Gee(Founder)in
Point offers alternative home equity solutions, providing homeowners with lump sums of cash in exchange for a stake in their property, as an alternative to traditional home equity loans or refinancing. The company serves residential homeowners across the United States.
FintechPropTech
Eddie Lim(CEO and cofounder)Eoin Matthews(cofounder)Lim(CEO and cofounder)
Polyvore is a social fashion platform and content hub featuring editorial coverage, creator interviews, and fashion discovery content.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Proofpoint provides AI and cybersecurity solutions that protect organizations by securing email, cloud services, and collaboration tools, with runtime enforcement of AI usage policies and threat detection capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Rec Room is a cross-platform social app where users build and play games together using the Maker Pen creation tool. The platform serves a global community of players and creators across phones, computers, consoles, and VR headsets.
Creator EconomyGamingSocial
Seeking Alpha is a financial research platform that provides stock analysis, investment tools, and market coverage across asset classes to investors. The platform aggregates research from thousands of analysts and investors, offering ratings, articles, and investment ideas.
Fintech<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
Sunrun is the largest residential solar and battery storage company in America, serving homeowners with solar panel installation, battery systems, and related smart home energy management technology. The company offers multiple financing options including leases, loans, and purchase plans, along with comprehensive maintenance and monitoring services.
CleantechConsumerEnergyHardware
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Dag Ventures invest at?
- Dag Ventures invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Dag Ventures focus on?
- Dag Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Dag Ventures located?
- Dag Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does Dag Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Dag Ventures leads investment rounds.
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