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VantagePoint Capital Partners

Venture capital

Silicon Valley · Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked

Also known as VANTAGEPOINT MANAGEMENT, INC.

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Investment thesis

VantagePoint Capital Partners invests globally across the company lifecycle, from startup to scale-up, with a special emphasis on energy innovation and efficiency. Beyond capital, the firm provides portfolio companies and entrepreneurs with strategic resources, partnership alliances, and ongoing support. It manages over $4 billion and maintains a network of strategic partners and personnel worldwide.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$2M – $100M
HQ
Silicon Valley, California, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1996
AUM
$4B
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
74

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Annette Bianchi· Managing Partner
Harold Friedman· Managing Partner
Thomas Huot· Managing Partner

What they invest in

from 33 of 74 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×8SaaS ×8Hardware ×7Cleantech ×6Consumer ×6Media & Entertainment ×6Digital Health ×5Energy ×5

HQs:United States×22France×1Sweden×1

Investments · 74 tracked

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By year:2022 · 12021 · 12019 · 12018 · 12016 · 22015 · 32014 · 110 dated

Ampriusamprius.comNYSE: AMPXSep 2022

Amprius manufactures high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries using silicon anode technology, offering longer range, faster charging, and higher payloads.

CleantechEnergyHardwareFremont, US

Donald R. Dixon(Director)Jonathan Bornstein(Executive Officer)Justin Mirro(Director)Kang Sun(Executive Officer, Director)Constantin Ionel Stefan(Executive Officer)Steven Chu(Director)

Identividentiv.comin𝕏NASDAQ: INVE

Identiv provides IoT solutions based on RFID, BLE, and NFC technologies that give physical assets a digital identity and deliver real-time tracking data.

HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainFremont, US

Gary Kremen(Director)James E. Ousley(Director)Nina B Shapiro(Director)Steven Humphreys(Executive Officer, Director)Sandra Wallach(Executive Officer)

Phreesiaphreesia.comin𝕏NYSE: PHR

Phreesia offers a digital patient intake platform for healthcare practices, handling patient check-in, information collection, insurance verification, and payment processing before a visit begins.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSNew York, US

Edward Cahill(Director)Chaim Indig(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Weintraub(Director)Scott Perricelli(Director)Victor Kats(Director)Charles Kallenbach(Executive Officer)

BrightSource EnergyApr 2016

Oakland, US

Board seatAlan SalzmanTom Bevilacqua· per SEC Form D

Healthline NetworksFeb 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

San Francisco, US

Philip Dur(Executive Officer)Mike Barber(Executive Officer)Murray Brozinsky(Executive Officer)Naraj Katwala(Executive Officer)Jan Volfeld(Executive Officer)Paul Sheils(Director)

Board seatRichard Harroch· per SEC Form D · $12.7K raise · filed Mar 2015

Spanfeller Media GroupFeb 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

New York, US

James Spanfeller(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Perlis(Director, Chairman)Brian Hirsch(Director)Jordan Levy(Director)Geoff Judge(Director)Aman Verjee(Chief Financial Officer)

Board seatRichard Harroch· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Mar 2015

Tendril NetworksNov 2014SEC filingmedium confidence

EnergyBoulder, US

Robert Gill(Director)Ivo Steklac(Director)Chris Black(Executive Officer)Hendrik Van Asbroeck(Director)Gerd Goette(Director)Adrian Tuck(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatStephan Dolezalek· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed Feb 2017

VionX EnergyMar 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

EnergyNorth Reading, US

Bradford Nordholm(Director)David Vieu(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Kennedy, Jr.(Director)Thomas Burton, III(Executive Officer)Alan Dash(Director)Steven Armstrong(Executive Officer)

Board seatDavid VieauAlan Salzman· per SEC Form D · $30M raise · filed Apr 2018

1366Tech1366tech.com
Acuitybrandsacuitybrands.com
Alcatel Lucentalcatel-lucent.com
Allbusinessallbusiness.comin

AllBusiness publishes articles and guides on entrepreneurship, small business, and startup topics, including advice on business ideas, AI tools, and side hustles.

Media & Entertainment

Allvoicesallvoices.comin

AllVoices is an employee relations platform for HR teams that combines an employee hotline, HR case management, workplace investigations, performance improvement plans, and leave and accommodations tracking.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Antheraanthera.com

Anthera produces makeup and skincare products made in France with natural, non-toxic ingredients that are cruelty-free and vegan.

ConsumerWellness & FitnessFrance, FR

Aureaaurea.comin𝕏

Aurea develops AI-driven enterprise software solutions designed to automate manual processes, enable predictive capabilities, and support business decision-making across an integrated portfolio.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Kathy Slowinski(CEO)

Axsunaxsun.com
Bicworldbicworld.com𝕏

BIC is a manufacturer of consumer products including stationery, lighters, and shavers, focused on affordable everyday goods for consumers worldwide.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumer

Birchbirch.com
Bridgeluxbridgelux.comin𝕏

Bridgelux manufactures high-CRI LEDs and lighting solutions, including RGBW lighting and strip series products for architectural and commercial applications.

CleantechHardware

Yiqun Li(CEO)

brightsource-bgbrightsourceenergy.comin
Cenxericsson.com
Chipxchipx.com
Cornerstone OnDemandcornerstoneondemand.comin𝕏

Cornerstone provides learning management and workforce development software that helps organizations enable employee growth and agility through online learning platforms.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Himanshu Palsule(Chief Executive Officer)Dave Arkley(Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer)Michael Pawlyszyn(EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Americas)Vincent Belliveau(Chief International Officer)Mini Peiris(Chief Marketing Officer)Carina Cortez(Chief People Officer)

CV Therapeuticsgilead.comin𝕏

Gilead discovers, develops, and delivers innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases, focusing on virology, oncology, and inflammation across more than 35 countries.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesFoster City, US

Lou Lange(Founder)

Cymabaycymabay.comin𝕏

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines across virology, oncology, and inflammation, with more than 25 medicines offered globally and a clinical pipeline spanning these three therapeutic areas.

BiotechHealthtechNewark, US

Harold Van Wart, Ph. D.(Executive Officer, Director)Carl Goldfischer, M.D.(Director)Pol Boudes(Executive Officer)Kurt von Emster(Director)Hari Kumar, Ph.D.(Director)Charles A. McWherter, Ph. D.(Executive Officer)

EnergySavvyin𝕏

Uplight provides a flexibility management platform that helps utilities, retailers, and equipment manufacturers engage customers in energy programs and manage distributed energy assets such as solar, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSSeattle, US

Hannah Bascom(General Manager)Jesse Demmel(Chief Technology Officer)Michael Galgon(Director)Thomas King(Director)Karl Siebrecht(Executive Officer, Director)Dean Sciorillo(Director)

Essureessure.com
Exit Open Stackcisco.comin𝕏

Cisco provides networking devices and infrastructure software for data centers, workplaces, and security operations.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Jose, US

Faniqfaniq.com
Flip

Maker of the low-cost Flip video camera.

Gaincapitalgaincapital.com
Gelifesciencesgelifesciences.com
Genomaticagenomatica.comin𝕏May 2021

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

Rasmus von Gottberg(Executive Officer)Thomas McDonald(Executive Officer)Christophe Schilling(Co-founder (former CEO))Craig Binetti(Director)David Muldoon(Executive Officer)Jason Kelly(Director)

Gigyasap.com
Goldwindglobalgoldwindglobal.com
Hanergyhanergy.com
Healthlinehealthline.comin𝕏

Healthline publishes medically reviewed health and wellness content for general consumers, drawing on a network of medical reviewers.

ConsumerDigital HealthMedia & Entertainment

Imationimation.com
IntelePeerintelepeer.comin

IntelePeer provides an enterprise communications platform with AI-powered virtual agents, automation, and real-time analytics for customer, patient, and employee interactions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Iwattiwatt.com
Juniper Networksjuniper.netin𝕏

Juniper Networks is an enterprise networking company that provides AI-native, self-driving network solutions including wireless infrastructure, SD-WAN, and routing technologies designed to reduce operational complexity and costs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSunnyvale, US

RAMI RAHIM(Executive Officer, Director)BRIAN MARTIN(Executive Officer)GARY DAICHENDT(Director)KEVIN DENUCCIO(Director)WILLIAM STENSRUD(Director)JAMES DOLCE(Director)

Klipschklipsch.com𝕏

Klipsch produces audio equipment such as speakers and sound systems for consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware

Liquidrliquidr.comin

Liquid Robotics builds the Wave Glider, an autonomous wave- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle that collects and transmits real-time ocean data and maritime intelligence for missions lasting up to a year.

Defense TechHardwareRoboticsJessup, US

Livescribelivescribe.com
Mascomamascoma.com
Mayimayi.com
Molicelmolicel.com
Multiplymultiply.comin

Multiply operates RAMP (Responsive Acquisition Marketing Platform), an omni-channel, privacy-focused technology and data-science platform that builds consumer brands across multiple verticals and delivers high-intent customers to advertising partners.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

MySpacemyspace.com
Ostaraostara.comin𝕏

Ostara produces high-efficiency fertilizers (CG P2X, Crystal Green Synchro, and Crystal Green Pearl) that deliver nitrogen, phosphorus, and magnesium in granular form, along with phosphorus management technology aimed at reducing nutrient runoff.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechSt. Louis, US

Ozoz.comin

OZ Sports provides AI-powered, multi-camera 4K stadium broadcast systems—including robotic camera enclosures and AI-driven optical zoom—that produce broadcast-grade sports coverage without on-site crews or OB trucks.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech

Pica8pica8.org
Pronounpronoun.com
Pulsepointpulsepoint.comin

PulsePoint is a healthcare marketing technology platform that lets pharma and healthcare marketers activate first-party health data and run omnichannel advertising campaigns targeting both verified healthcare professionals (HCPs) and direct-to-consumer audiences.

AdTechDigital HealthMarketing Tech

Puredigitalincpuredigitalinc.com
Reachlocalreachlocal.comin𝕏

ReachLocal, rebranded as LocaliQ, provides digital marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes under Gannett's brand.

AdTechMarketing Tech

Santurcorpsanturcorp.com
Scribdscribd.comin𝕏Nov 2019

Scribd is a digital platform that provides access to millions of user-uploaded documents across diverse categories, allowing users to explore, learn, and discover information on a wide range of topics.

ConsumerEdTechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jared Friedman(Founder/CTO)inGeoffrey Yang(Director)Peter T. Jensen(Director)John Adler(Executive Officer, Director)

Solarcenturysolarcentury.com

Global solar company developing and building solar farms and rooftops; sold to Statkraft for GBP 117.7m in 2020.

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 3

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

AmpriusNYSE: AMPXIdentivNASDAQ: INVEPhreesiaNYSE: PHR

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
VantagePoint Cleantech Partners IILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System2008-17.4%0.24x0.24x
VantagePoint CleanTech Partners, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System2006-7.6%0.68x0.68x
VantagePoint Venture Partners 2006LPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System2006-12.5%0.33x0.33x
VantagePoint Venture Partners 2006 (Q), L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System2006-7.8%0.40x0.25x
VantagePoint Venture Partners IVLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System2000-0.7%0.95x0.95x

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).

Public market activity · per SEC filings

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42 insider ownership filings (Forms 3/4/5)

From the firm's own SEC EDGAR filings — stakes and insider roles in public companies, typically portfolio companies after an IPO. Not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does VantagePoint Capital Partners invest at?
VantagePoint Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is VantagePoint Capital Partners's typical check size?
VantagePoint Capital Partners typically writes checks of $2M – $100M.
What sectors does VantagePoint Capital Partners focus on?
VantagePoint Capital Partners focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Social.
Where is VantagePoint Capital Partners located?
VantagePoint Capital Partners is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.

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9 more co-investors

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