Frontline Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Growth · 22 people tracked
Also known as FRONTLINE VENTURES MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Investment thesis
Frontline Ventures believes B2B technology companies must establish themselves in both US and European markets to become category leaders. The firm facilitates transatlantic expansion by providing networks, expertise, and operational support to help European founders navigate US market entry and American founders expand into Europe, recognizing that crossing the Atlantic remains a critical challenge despite improvements in startup economics and distributed work.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 106 of 117 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×64AI & Machine Learning ×58SaaS ×53Data & Infrastructure ×19Fintech ×18Cybersecurity ×11Developer Tools ×11Cloud Computing ×9
HQs:United States×22United Kingdom×14Ireland×9Germany×3Denmark×2Australia×1
Investments · 117 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNavan is an AI-powered platform for corporate travel and expense management that combines booking, policy management, and real-time reporting for enterprise clients.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality
CohenTwig
Toyo provides an AI-powered cloud platform designed to enable non-technical business users to build, deploy, and manage automated workflows and custom tools.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo
Taewoo Chung(Executive Officer, Director)Alfred J Hickey(Director)June Han(Director)Anders Karlsson(Director)Junsei Ryu Ryu(Executive Officer, Director)Aihua Wang(Executive Officer, Director)
Humaans builds an employee management platform that automates the employment lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and compensation management, by connecting point solutions with a central employee data hub for People Ops, Finance, and IT teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSLondon, GB
Weld provides ETL (extract, transform, load) pipelines that move data from multiple SaaS tools into centralized destinations for analytics, AI, and operational workflows.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Jonas Thordal(Co-founder)Kristian Barrett(Co-founder)
Antithesis provides deterministic simulation testing software that automatically finds and reproduces bugs in mission-critical software systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Will Wilson(CEO & Co-Founder)inDave Scherer(Co-Founder)
AQMetrics provides investment compliance software that automates ongoing monitoring of ownership structures, investment limits, and portfolio risk for financial institutions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSDublin, IE
Attentive provides a multi-channel customer engagement platform that includes email, SMS, RCS, push notifications, and AI-powered lifecycle orchestration for direct-to-consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechBarcelos, Braga
Yannick Oswald(Director)Cristina Fronseca(Director)Pedro Araujo(Founder)Luis Braga(Founder)Daniel Araujo(Founder)
Avallon provides a conversational AI platform that automates claims operations tasks for insurance carriers, MGAs, and TPAs, integrating with existing workflows to streamline claim intake, subrogation, dispute resolution, and after-hours processing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechNew York City, US
Cornelius Schramm(Founder)inBryan Guin(Founder)inMoritzinLeanderin
Axiom Math is a platform that enables users to test proof verification, extract theorems, and experiment with proof transformations quickly.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech
Carina Hong(Founder & CEO)
Zonda provides data intelligence and analytics solutions for the homebuilding and residential real estate industry, combining a data platform, proprietary research, and expert advisory services to help builders, developers, and investors make informed decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechUnknown, US
Blokur operates a music rights conflict platform that enables music publishers and users to identify and manage ownership disputes and conflicts across songs and rights holders.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Brightflag provides an AI-powered enterprise legal management platform for corporate legal departments and outside counsel to collaborate, manage work and spending, and improve operational efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechDublin, IE
F5 AI Guardrails is an enterprise security platform that deploys runtime guardrails to protect AI models and agents against adversarial attacks, data leakage, and policy violations while enabling compliance and observability.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Neil Serebryany(Cofounder)
Cellbyte automates regulatory workflows and data analysis for pharmaceutical drug launches, helping manufacturers prepare treatments for global markets faster.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSMunich, DE
Felix Steinbrenner(Co-Founder & CEO)inDanielSamuel
Clay provides a data enrichment and workflow platform that combines first-party, intent, and third-party data from 100+ sources to help sales and growth teams identify and reach target customers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Kareem Amin(Founder & CEO)in
Collectiv Food operates an automated food supply service for professional kitchens, sourcing meat, seafood, and plant-based products directly from producers and delivering them via a sustainable, patented logistics model.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Jeremy
Conduktor provides an operations platform for real-time data streaming that unifies access, governance, and observability for Apache Kafka and other streaming data.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Nicolas Orban(CEO)Stéphane Derosiaux(CTO)Stéphane Maarek(Chief Evangelist)Andrei Brasoveanu(Director)Orson Stadler(Director)
Countingup provides a combined accounting, bookkeeping, and tax platform for self-employed individuals and small business owners in the UK.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSLondon, GB
Tim Fouracre(Founder & CEO)
Donna is a proactive AI assistant for field sales teams that automates meeting preparation, note-taking, CRM updates, and follow-up drafting.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechGhent, BE
Nicolas Christiaen(CEO)Jonas Deprez(COO)Xander Berkein(Chief Technology Officer)
DroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechImpact & Social GoodRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Mike Winn(CEO & Co-Founder)inNick Pilkington(CTO & Co-Founder)inJono Millin(Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder)in
DUDE CHEM develops computational chemistry and digitalization tools for sustainable chemical manufacturing, using green chemistry principles to reduce waste and hazardous substances in the production of chemicals, starting materials, and pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCleantechDeep TechBerlin, DE
Sonja Jost(CEO)in
Evervault provides a payments security platform that enables businesses to tokenize card data, maintain PCI compliance, and manage payment processing without vendor lock-in through encrypted data handling and secure compute infrastructure.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechDublin
Shane Curran(Executive Officer, Director)Ari Helgason(Director)
FlexCar provides flexible car leasing services with the ability to purchase, return, or change vehicles at any time, including full maintenance, insurance, and roadside assistance coverage.
B2B MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Forethought builds self-improving AI agents for customer service, now integrated into Zendesk's platform.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Mateo, US
Deon Chris Nicholas(Founder)
Insify is a Dutch digital insurance provider that offers customizable business insurance for entrepreneurs and freelancers, including disability insurance (AOV), liability coverage, and equipment protection, with fully online processes and transparent pricing.
FintechInsurTechNetherlands, NL
Greenhouse is an end-to-end hiring platform for scaling companies that manages talent sourcing, recruitment, candidate evaluation, and employee onboarding through structured workflows and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Daniel Chait(Founder)inMamoon Hamid(Director)Jonathan K. Stross(Executive Officer, Director)
Hydrolix is a real-time data analytics platform that enables sub-second analytics at global scale for petabyte-scale log data, reducing infrastructure costs while providing instant insights from both real-time and historical data across distributed environments.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Marty Kagan(Founder & CEO)Hasan Alayi(Founder)
Inkitt is a digital publishing platform where writers can upload manuscripts for free while retaining full copyright, readers can discover and provide feedback on books without ads, and high-performing titles are published through the Galatea app.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Inniti provides instrument connectivity middleware that integrates laboratory instruments from multiple manufacturers into a unified software layer, enabling secure and automated data exchange with LIMS and other laboratory software systems.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Iru provides an AI-powered unified platform for endpoint management, identity, threat detection, and compliance automation serving IT and security teams.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software<UNKNOWN>, US
Adam Pettit(Founder & CEO)Wesley Pettit(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Daughters Mark(Director, Promoter)
Lattice is a people management platform that helps HR leaders and organizations align goals, improve performance, and engage teams through features like 1:1s and performance tracking.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jack Altman(Founder/CEO)inEric Koslow(Founder/CTO)inJoe Noto(Executive Officer)Robert Wurwarg(Director)Richard Stewart(Director)John Boyd(Director)
Learnerbly provides a platform for learning and development, helping organizations manage employee training, growth, and wellbeing programs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Linked Finance is a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects Irish small and medium-sized enterprises with retail investors, providing unsecured business loans ranging from €10,000 to €500,000.
FintechDublin, IE
Localyze provides technology and immigration expertise to support global workforce mobility, helping companies manage visa applications, compliance, and relocation for employees moving across borders.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechLegalTechSaaS
Hanna Asmussen(CEO)Lisa Dahlke(CCO)Dr. Franzi Löw(CTO)
Localyze provides technology and expertise to support global mobility needs, including visa applications, compliance, immigration guidance, and relocation services for both employees and companies.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSHamburg, DE
Hanna Marie Asmussen(Founder)inLisa Dahlke(Founder)inFranzi Löw(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Frontline Ventures invest at?
- Frontline Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Frontline Ventures's typical check size?
- Frontline Ventures typically writes checks of $540K – $3.2M.
- What sectors does Frontline Ventures focus on?
- Frontline Ventures focuses on Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Frontline Ventures located?
- Frontline Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Frontline Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Frontline Ventures leads investment rounds.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Frontline has written about the emergence of vertical AI models in regulated industries, the inherent limitations of large language models in scientific domains requiring experimentation beyond codified human knowledge, and the enduring value of purpose-built enterprise applications over generic AI-powered custom solutions. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamStartup Fundraising Q&A Session with William McQuillan founder of Frontline Ventures - YouTube
The European VC · William McQuillan
Episode 27: William Mcquillan- Building Frontline Ventures | Top VC Firms | Sanyal Pritish - YouTube
The One Percent Project · William McQuillan
On VC fundraising time, by William McQuillan, Founding Partner of Frontline Ventures. - YouTube
The European VC · William McQuillan
Michele Romanow (Clearbanc) + Stephen McIntyre (Frontline Ventures) at Startup Grind Global 2021 - YouTube
Startup Grind · Stephen McIntyre
"What does it mean to take on VC investment?" by William McQuillan, Partner of Frontline Ventures - YouTube
The European VC · William McQuillan
"What are VCs actually like?" by William McQuillan, Founding Partner of Frontline Ventures - YouTube
The European VC · William McQuillan
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Co-investors · 41
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First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders at the earliest stages of company creation, pairing active partners (many former founders) with functional teams for go-to-market, recruiting, and other support.
Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups and celebrates European entrepreneurs through initiatives such as its 'Built in Europe' campaign.
FirstMark is a venture capital firm that backs founders and supports them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and talent.
Partech is a global investment firm that supports founders at every stage through dedicated teams and multiple funds across several continents.
Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm that partners closely with founders on strategic and operational challenges to help build global companies.
Next47 is a venture capital firm that invests early, focusing on the product itself before metrics or hype, partnering with founders to help them scale from initial concept to growth.
Creandum is a European venture capital firm that backs early-stage founding teams with global ambition, providing capital, network access, and operational support.
EQT Ventures is the early-stage venture arm of EQT, backing founders building what it calls Generation-Defining Companies, primarily across Europe. It acts as a lead investor, operational advisor, and high-conviction capital provider.
Northzone is a multi-stage venture capital firm investing from seed to growth, operating from offices across Europe and the US.
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