Okta Ventures
Corporate VCSan Francisco Β· Pre-SeedβLate Stage Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Okta Ventures backs companies focused on modern identity, privacy, and user-centric security, aiming to extend the Okta platform so people and companies can securely connect to any technology. It seeks founders eager to partner long-term with Okta, with products that fit its Okta Integration Network and demonstrate clear market fit. The firm co-invests only alongside a confirmed lead investor, offers portfolio companies access to Okta's APIs, engineering expertise, co-marketing, and specialized bootcamps, and maintains reserves for follow-on rounds. It invests across all startup stages, targeting roughly 10 investments per year, and encourages underrepresented founders to apply.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ5Cybersecurity Γ5Enterprise Software Γ4Developer Tools Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ2Deep Tech Γ1Fintech Γ1Media & Entertainment Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ3
Investments Β· 8 tracked
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Browserbase provides a browser automation platform that enables AI agents to interact with websites reliably, handling authentication, navigation, and complex actions to automate web-based workflows and data collection.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
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)
Resemble develops generative voice models and synthetic speech technology, alongside deepfake detection capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment
Zohaib Ahmed(Co-founder)Saqib Muhammad(Co-founder)
RunReveal is a unified security data platform that lets security teams ingest logs, detect threats, and respond, positioning itself as a simplified, AI-driven alternative to traditional SIEM tools.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureAustin, US
Alan Braithwaite(CTO & Co-Founder)Evan Johnson(CEO & Co-Founder)John Cowgill(Director)
A zero-trust secure enterprise browser that consolidates security controls to protect distributed workforces and sensitive corporate resources.
Synqly provides a unified API platform that delivers native integrations for security and IT operations vendors, enabling them to integrate once and gain access to multiple providers across categories.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Joel Bauman(Co-founder and CEO)
Variance provides AI agents that conduct financial crime investigations for regulated institutions, automating evidence collection and analysis across compliance levels while maintaining audit trails and explainability.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Karine Mellata(Founder)inMichael Lin(Founder)inJames Gross(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Schlafman(Director)Noah Brier(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Okta Ventures invest at?
- Okta Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Okta Ventures's typical check size?
- Okta Ventures typically writes checks of $200K β $1M.
- What sectors does Okta Ventures focus on?
- Okta Ventures focuses on Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Okta Ventures located?
- Okta Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Okta Ventures lead rounds?
- Okta Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors Β· 33
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