
Granite Ventures
Description
Granite Ventures is a well-established venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, with a long-standing commitment to investing in early-stage technology companies. Founded in 1998, the firm has consistently focused on providing capital and strategic guidance to startups across various technology sectors, including enterprise software, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital media. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with strong management teams building disruptive technologies.
The firm primarily targets seed and early-stage opportunities, typically participating in Series A and sometimes Series B rounds. Granite Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to help them scale and achieve market leadership. Over its history, Granite Ventures has raised multiple funds, demonstrating its enduring presence in the venture ecosystem. For instance, Granite Ventures V, L.P. closed with $200 million, indicating their capacity for significant investments.
Granite Ventures' portfolio reflects a diverse range of technology innovators. They have made over 100 investments throughout their history, contributing to the growth of numerous successful companies, some of which have achieved notable exits through acquisitions or public offerings. Their long tenure in the industry has allowed them to build extensive networks and deep expertise, which they leverage to support their portfolio companies from inception through growth stages. The firm seeks to identify companies with strong intellectual property, large addressable markets, and clear paths to profitability.
Investor Profile
Granite Ventures has backed more than 170 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 36 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 55 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (23%)
- Series C (21%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Series D (13%)
- Seed (5%)
- Series E (5%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series F (2%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- Canada (2%)
- India (1%)
- Israel (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Internet
- Wireless
- Cloud Computing
- Video
- Analytics
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