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Battery Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts · Invests in US; Europe; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BGrowthConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsData & AnalyticsCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityFintech & PaymentsManufacturing & IndustrialBiotech & Life SciencesAerospace & Defense

Thesis

Battery Ventures operates as a stage-agnostic firm backing technology-driven category leaders across all growth stages from seed to buyout. The firm believes the best tech investments span the entire founder journey, and they practice collaborative, research-focused investing with embedded operational support through their Portfolio Services platform. They seek technical founders with deep domain expertise and experienced operators building in four core sectors: Application Software, Infrastructure Software, Consumer, and Industrial Tech + Life Science Tools.

Likely not a fit for

No pure biotech or pure consumer hardware; requires founder quality, execution capability, and geographic presence in major hubs

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$3.8B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Chelsea Stoner

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Portfolio

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

HyperpublicEcommerce Marketplaces

Groupon is a hyperpublic company offering local deals and discounts on various activities and services. It operates globally, providing savings for consumers.

WayfairEcommerce Marketplaces

Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home, offering a selection of more than 22 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, and housewares.

OmnitionEnterprise Software

Omnition is an observability innovator and a leading contributor to open-source projects, focusing on enhancing monitoring and performance insights for cloud-native applications.

CoupaEnterprise Software

AI-Native Total Spend Management Software

NutanixEnterprise Software

Nutanix is an enterprise cloud company that provides a platform to run applications, data, and AI anywhere, offering solutions for cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and Kubernetes management.

AppDynamicsEnterprise Software

AppDynamics provides application performance management and IT operations analytics, enabling organizations to monitor and optimize their applications and infrastructure.

AffirmFintech Payments

Affirm is a payment network that empowers consumers to pay over time with flexible payment plans and no hidden fees. It helps merchants drive growth by providing a seamless financing option at checkout, enhancing the shopping experience across various categories including electronics, apparel, and travel.

BrazeMarketing Adtech

Braze is a customer engagement platform that helps businesses deliver personalized messaging and experiences across various channels, utilizing AI and data orchestration.

JFrogEnterprise Software

JFrog provides software supply chain solutions for DevOps and security, focusing on artifact management, DevSecOps, and cloud solutions.

ConfluentEnterprise Software

Confluent is a data streaming platform that provides solutions for building real-time data architectures, stream processing, and data governance, primarily leveraging Apache Kafka.

GuidewireInsurance

Guidewire provides software solutions for property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies, enabling them to manage their operations efficiently and effectively.

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Battery Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis Battery Ventures is a global, stage-agnostic venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1983 that operates under a single, unified brand rather than splitting into separate venture and buyout divisions. The firm believes that the best technology investments span all growth stages—from early-stage seed companies to mature businesses acqui

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