Verizon Ventures
Corporate VCNew York City Β· SeedβGrowth
Investment thesis
Verizon Ventures backs entrepreneurs and startups that align with Verizon's mission of advancing the connected society, particularly around 5G network capabilities. The firm supports founders by offering access to Verizon's ecosystem, including engineering knowledge, market insights and customer relationships, to accelerate their development.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 50 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ2Consumer Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Developer Tools Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Mobility & Transportation Γ2AdTech Γ1Cloud Computing Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ7IsraelΓ1
Investments Β· 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCatalina delivers personalized digital advertising and promotional solutions to CPG brands, retailers, and agencies across mobile, online, and in-store channels.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechUnknown, US
Kevin Hunter(President & Chief Executive Officer)Michael Huffmaster(Chief Financial Officer)Ariana Voigt(General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer)Zubin Singh(Chief Technology Officer)William Faivre(President, Europe)Ken Pascua(Chief Information Security Officer)
Austin, US
Kyle Armbrester(Director)Colin Anawaty(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jason Bornhorst(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Raleigh, US
Shawn Cherian(Director)Michael Chasen(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Statile(Executive Officer)Robert Young(Director)Ken Green(Director)Ernest Earon(Director)
Progress Software develops AI-powered application development and deployment tools for enterprises and developers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Yogesh Gupta(President and CEO)
New York City, US
Nikolay Rodionov(Executive Officer, Director)Pierre-Louis Theron(Executive Officer, Director)Axel Delmas(Executive Officer, Director)
Veniam builds intelligent networking software deployed in telematics devices and connected vehicles, enabling businesses to collect and process data for artificial intelligence applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS
JoΓ£o BarrosinRobin Chase(CEO)Roy Russell(CTO)Susana Sargento
A platform that dispatches mechanics to car owners at their homes or offices to perform repairs and maintenance services across major U.S. metropolitan areas.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Art Agrawal(Founder/CEO)inDongyi Liao(Founder/CTO)inJoe Medved(Director)Marissa Campise(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Verizon Ventures invest at?
- Verizon Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is Verizon Ventures's typical check size?
- Verizon Ventures typically writes checks of $5M.
- What sectors does Verizon Ventures focus on?
- Verizon Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Verizon Ventures located?
- Verizon Ventures is headquartered in New York City, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamVC Chats: Tammy Mahn of Verizon Ventures & Yonit Serkin of MassChallenge Israel
MassChallenge Β· Tammy Mahn
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Co-investors Β· 9
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