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Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)
Venture capitalSan Mateo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
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Team · 13 people
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What they invest in
from 30 of 46 portfolio companiesSaaS ×14AI & Machine Learning ×11Enterprise Software ×10Cleantech ×5Future of Work ×4Marketing Tech ×4Energy ×3HR Tech ×3
HQs:United States×34
Investments · 46 tracked
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Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Brian Armstrong(Co-founder & CEO)inFred Ehrsam(Co-founder)inEmilie Choi(President & COO)inAlesia Haas(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Grewal(Chief Legal Officer & Secretary)inLawrence (L.J.) Brock(Chief People Officer)
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAcrew CapitalAdventure FundAndreessen Horowitz+92 more
Everspin Technologies manufactures Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) products for mission-critical applications requiring high reliability, low power consumption, and fast access.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsChandler, US
PHILLIP LOPRESTI(Executive Officer, Director)inROBERT SCHUCH(Executive Officer)Sanjeev Aggarwal(President, Chief Executive Officer and Director)in
BoardLARRY FINCH(Director)STEPHEN SOCOLOF(Director)PETER HEBERT(Director)
Co-investorsEPIC VENTURESLux CapitalGLOBALFOUNDRIESLux Ventures
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures1802 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures+191 more
Mimeo is a document production and printing company serving businesses of varying sizes.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSMemphis, US
David Uyttendaele(Co-founder)John Delbridge(CEO)
Co-investorsGoldman SachsGotham VenturesAscent Venture Partners
Mimeo provides printing and document production services for businesses and organizations.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSMemphis, US
David Uyttendaele(Co-founder)inJohn Delbridge(CEO)in
Co-investorsGoldman SachsGotham VenturesEnergy Impact Partners
Chicago, US
Franklin Cockerill III(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPhyllis Whiteley(Director)inAdam Koopersmith(Director)Lon Chow(Director)in
BetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Alexi Robichaux(Co-founder & CEO)inEduardo Medina(Co-founder & COO)in
Co-investorsAfore CapitalAurumCarnrite VenturesConvergeCrew CapitalCrosslink Capital+23 more
BrightSource Energy develops software for renewable energy management, offering a cloud-based optimizer that integrates with energy assets to enable forecasting, trading, ancillary services, and portfolio aggregation across markets.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyOakland, US
Joseph Desmond(Executive Officer)inDavid Nielsen(Executive Officer)inMathew Brett(Executive Officer)inH. David Ramm(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel T. Judge(Executive Officer)inIsrael Kroizer(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsDBL PartnersRiverwood CapitalVantagePoint Capital PartnersMorgan Stanley
Chartbeat provides real-time content intelligence and analytics tools for digital publishers, newsrooms, and media organizations to optimize editorial decisions and monetize content.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York, US
Tony Haile(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Saroff(Executive Officer)inAntonia Abraham(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSaul Klein(Director)inAndrew McLaughlin(Director)inJosh Stein(Director)in
Co-investorsBetaworksEvolution VC PartnersFounder CollectiveHarmony PartnersLerer HippeauNorth Atlantic Capital+5 more
CoreStack presents a page listing its venture investors, which include private equity and venture capital firms focused on technology, enterprise, and B2B software companies.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Ezhilarasan Natarajan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAvatar Growth Capital PartnersDallas Venture CapitalIron PillarZ5 Capital
Edeniq develops analytical chemistry methods to measure sugars and carbohydrates in grains and agricultural materials, and provides fiber and cellulosic testing services to ethanol producers.
AgTechCleantechEnergyVisalia, US
Co-investorsAngeleno GroupATEL VenturesKleiner PerkinsOwl CapitalThe Westly Group
Enevate Technologies Corporation develops and licenses silicon-based anode and lithium-ion battery technology offering fast charging, high energy density, and improved safety.
CleantechMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Co-investorsAlliance VenturesATEL VenturesElevation VenturesPresidio VenturesQuantum Valley InvestmentsTsing Capital
Enlighted provides space and workplace management solutions that help facility owners manage workspace bookings, navigate office layouts, and monitor real-time space utilization and environmental conditions to optimize operations and reduce costs.
IoTPropTech
Tanuj Mohan(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx VenturesGlobal BrainIntel CapitalKleiner PerkinsRockPort Capital Partners
Fold provides a software platform that helps primary care teams scale person-centered care through automation, care coordination tools, and patient engagement features.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSPhoenix, US
Wolfe Repass(Chief Financial Officer)William Reeves(Executive Officer, Director)Josh Rosenblatt(Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.)
BoardMatthew Luongo(Director)Brian Murray(Director)
Co-investorsCapria VenturesIron PillarPerot Jain
Front is a support and sales platform that combines messaging, internal collaboration, and AI automation to handle customer requests and sales workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Mathilde Collin(Co-founder & CEO)inLaurent Perrin(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investors515 VenturesBattery VenturesCoatue ManagementFundersClubHypothesisInitialized Capital+25 more
Genomatica (Geno) develops biotechnology processes to produce bio-based chemicals and materials—such as 1,4-butanediol (BDO), butylene glycol for cosmetics, and plant-based nylon—as alternatives to fossil-fuel-derived inputs.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Diego, US
Christophe Schilling(Co-founder (former CEO))inBernhard Palsson(Co-founder)Carlos A. Cabrera(Executive Chairman)inJohn G. Gugel(Chief Executive Officer)inTom McDonald(SVP, Finance & Chief Financial Officer)inNelson Barton(SVP, Research and Development)in
Co-investorsThule InvestmentsVantagePoint Capital PartnersCasdin CapitalMohr Davidow VenturesNovo Holdings
GIPHY is a platform for discovering, creating, and sharing animated GIFs and stickers.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Alex Chung(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Brad Zeff(Executive Officer)Joshua Auerbach(Executive Officer)Jonathan Chin(Executive Officer)
BoardJeremy Liew(Director)inJohn Borthwick(Director)in
Co-investorsBetaworksGlynn Capital ManagementGV (Google Ventures)IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Lerer HippeauLightspeed Venture Partners+6 more
Husk Power Systems operates a distributed energy resources (DER) platform that deploys solar and battery storage to deliver clean electricity to communities, commercial and industrial enterprises, and households across Africa and Asia.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFort Collins, US
MANOJ SINHA(Executive Officer, Director)inBRAD MATTSON(Director)MARKUS WILKENS(Director)LOIC DE FONTAUBERT(Director)MONISOLA OLAREWAJU(Director)
BoardPRADEEP PURSNANI(Director)
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesCisco InvestmentsFMOInternational Finance CorporationProparcoShell Ventures
Analytics and forecasting solutions for revenue teams.
Boston, US
Frederick Shilmover(Executive Officer, Director)Courtland Cunningham(Director)
BoardJeff Fagnan(Director)
Co-investorsNextView VenturesOnStartupsTola CapitalAccompliceTwo Sigma Ventures
Kindred is a platform that facilitates home swaps between travelers, connecting people who exchange their homes for periods of time.
MarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Justine Palefsky(Founder)inTasneem Amina(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAsymmetric Capital PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersBoxGroupCaffeinated Capital+3 more
Lumity provides a benefits administration platform that consolidates insurance processes and employee benefit management for companies of all sizes.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechInsurTechSaaS
Frank Mengert(Managing Partner)Gerardo Serrano(VP, Client Strategy & Brokerage)
Co-investorsThreshold VenturesDFJRock HealthSocial Capital PartnershipTrue Ventures
Maisonette is an online retail platform selling children's products, including apparel, backpacks, school supplies, and organization essentials for kids of various ages.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBrooklyn, US
Sylvana Durrett(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inLuisa Mendoza(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAngel Capital ManagementFernbrook Capital ManagementG SquaredIngeborg InvestmentsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+3 more
Manticore Games develops and publishes Out of Time, a co-op roguelite video game, and operates the Core Platform, a user-generated content platform for games and interactive experiences.
Creator EconomyGamingSan Mateo, US
Frederic Descamps(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inJordan Maynard(Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer)inChristian Wilson(Chief Technology Officer)inMatt Camp(Head of Product)in
BoardMitch Lasky(Director)in
Co-investors359 CapitalAtlassian VenturesBitkraft Esports VenturesCorrelation VenturesM VenturesMaC Venture Capital+5 more
Mapbox operates a developer cloud platform that provides maps, navigation, search, and geospatial data services built from continuously updated location data drawn from telemetry, aerial imagery, computer vision, and user contributions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsMobility & TransportationSaaSWashington, US
Eric Gunderson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRandy Glein(Director)Ryan McIntyre(Director)Marc Prioleau(Director)
Co-investorsDBL PartnersEnergize CapitalFelicis VenturesFoundryGen CapitalGFR Fund+7 more
Van Nuys, US
Eric Miller(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Lockard(Executive Officer)in
BoardWarren Packard(Director)Kevin Wasserstein(Director)Eugene Chen(Director)Michael Sweeney(Director)
Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesVersant Ventures
Nantero develops NRAM, a carbon nanotube-based nonvolatile random access memory, plus other nanotube semiconductor technologies.
Woburn, US
Greg Schmergel(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDave Fachetti(Director)Bruce Sachs(Director)Jennifer Fonstad(Director)Margaret Seif(Director)OB Bilous(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupCisco InvestmentsGlobespan Capital PartnersTEL Venture Capital, Inc.ZMT CapitalDell Technologies Capital
Neocis develops Yomi, a robotic surgical platform that assists clinicians during dental implant surgery with planning, surgical, and restorative software features.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsMiami, US
Alon Mozes(CEO & Co-Founder)inJuan Salcedo(Engineering Fellow & Co-Founder)inJUAN SALCEDO(Executive Officer)inALON MOZES(Executive Officer, Director)inDennis Moses(Chief Technical Officer)inAndres Carrillo(VP of Product)in
Co-investorsIntuitive VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersVivo CapitalCLI VenturesFlorida Opportunity FundMithril Capital Management+4 more
Polaris Wireless develops software-based 3D wireless location technology that determines the real-time position of mobile devices.
Deep TechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsPalisades Growth CapitalIndustry Ventures
PuppyDog.io is an AI agent platform that automatically generates and delivers personalized product videos for marketing campaigns, user onboarding, team training, and sales.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSMountain View, US
Fahad Aziz(Founder and CEO)inPierce Gaynor(Head of Product)inMuneeb Khawaja(VP of Engineering)in
Co-investorsAI Fund
Rypple is an AI coaching tool for managers that draws on a team's meetings, messages, goals, and commitments to surface signals, prompt daily actions, and support tougher conversations.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAI FundExtreme Venture PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLPSpider CapitalBridgescale Partners
SkyGrid develops third-party services and infrastructure to enable safe integration of autonomous aircraft operations into global airspace.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityRRE Ventures
Sugar Sell is a CRM platform that guides sales reps toward the highest-impact accounts, opportunities, and next actions by combining CRM data with ERP data such as order history and using AI to surface account risk and expansion opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechCupertino, US
Clint Oram(Founder)inLarry Augustin(Executive Officer, Director)inSteve Valenzuela(Executive Officer)inAndrew Chmyz(Executive Officer)inDavid Roberts(Chief Executive Officer)inSteve Boss(Chief Sales Officer)in
Co-investorsAccel-KKRNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Runa CapitalTech Square VenturesThreshold VenturesGold Hill+1 more
Ushur provides customer experience technology designed to optimize engagement journeys for companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSanta Clara, US
Simha Sadasiva(Executive Officer, Director)inHenry Peter(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRobert Schwartz(Director)Mohanjit Singh Jolly(Director)inPankaj Patel(Director)Bhaskar Ghosh(Director)in
Co-investorsThird Point Ventures8VCIron Pillar
Defense technology company building AI software for U.S. national security missions; flagship product is Decrypt.
Palo Alto, US
Brett Carlsen Granberg(Executive Officer, Director)Eleony Shepherd Moorhead(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAloft VCBlack FlagCostanoa VenturesFelicis VenturesGeneral CatalystPoint72 Ventures+4 more
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Zapier provides a platform for connecting AI models and agents to workflows and business applications, enabling teams to automate tasks across over 9,000 apps without coding.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Wade Foster(Founder)inBryan Helmig(Executive Officer, Director)inMike Knoop(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCaesar VenturesCategory VenturesFelicis VenturesKyber Knight CapitalLaunchBay Capital+14 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Aera TechnologyClearAccessJIFFYAILexumoMemphis MeatsOpscodeRaydianceRethink RoboticsSimplify MediaVyome Therapeutics
Exits · 6
3 IPOs · 3 acquisitionsCoinbaseNasdaq: COINEverspinNASDAQ: MRAMSpaceXNASDAQ: SPCXHubcastacq. by MimeoInsightSquaredacq. by MediaflyRyppleacq. by Betterworks
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
BetterUp · forgeglobal.com · Sep 15, 2026
Coinbase · Coinbase Blog · Aug 13, 2026
SkyGrid · geekwire.com · Aug 10, 2026
Kindred · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 3, 2026
CoreStack · fintech.global · Oct 21, 2025
Vannevar · vannevarlabs.com · Sep 25, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFJ Mercury Silverstone Fund, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2011 | — | 13.8% | 1.92x | 1.81x |
| Draper Fisher Jurvetson X, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association | 2010 | — | — | 1.27x | 0.98x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
IPO stake values · per SEC filings
Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everspin | 4.3% | $8.00 | Oct 2016 | $4.3M |
Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) made?
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) has 46 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) invest at?
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) focus on?
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) located?
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) is headquartered in San Mateo, US.
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