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Harbinger Ventures

North America, California, United States, Cupertino

Description

Harbinger Ventures is a prominent investment firm based in Cupertino, California, dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies. The firm's core mission is to act as a value-added venture investor, focusing on foundational technologies that promise to significantly enhance productivity and user experience in both professional and personal spheres. While their stated emphasis is on early-stage ventures, their portfolio demonstrates a strategic flexibility, encompassing investments across various stages, including high-growth companies that have achieved significant market traction.

The firm employs a sector-agnostic yet technology-centric approach, actively deploying capital into disruptive businesses within FinTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Consumer Technology, and Healthcare IT. Beyond financial capital, Harbinger Ventures prides itself on providing comprehensive support to its portfolio companies. This includes offering strategic guidance, operational assistance, and leveraging its extensive network to foster growth and accelerate market penetration for the founders they back. Their commitment extends to partnering closely with entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of scaling innovative solutions.

Harbinger Ventures boasts an impressive track record, having made a substantial 108 investments to date, with 24 of these being lead investments. This active participation underscores their conviction in the companies they choose to support. Their portfolio features a remarkable roster of industry-leading companies, including unicorns such as Chime, Coinbase, Robinhood, Stripe, Superhuman, and Warby Parker. The firm has also demonstrated a strong ability to identify successful ventures, evidenced by its 24 reported exits, signifying a consistent return on investment and a keen eye for market-defining opportunities. Based on their focus on early-stage companies and the caliber of their portfolio, it is estimated that their typical first checks range from $1,000,000 to $7,000,000, aiming to secure meaningful stakes in promising ventures.

Investor Profile

Harbinger Ventures has backed more than 36 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Manufacturing, Software.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $7M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (36%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (75%)
  • China (19%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Taiwan (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Medical Device
  • Semiconductor
  • Medical
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security
  • Broadcasting
  • Telecommunications
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Harbinger Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Innovacom
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
IDG Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 4
H&Q Asia Pacific
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Atlantic Bridge
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 2
Sycamore Ventures
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 5
WI Harper Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Samsung Ventures
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3
Crescendo Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Acorn Campus Ventures
North America, California, United States, Cupertino
Co-Investments: 3
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 5

What are some of recent deals done by Harbinger Ventures?

Profet AI

Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan

Profet AI is a software solution company that offers AI and machine learning automation solutions designed for manufacturing companies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware
Series AJan 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
CotheraBio

Beijing, Beijing, China

CotheraBio develops innovative cancer therapies with a focus on translational oncology.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceOncology
Series UnknownJan 2, 2021
Cora

San Francisco, California, United States

Cora is an organic tampons and elegant accessories company that produces and markets applicator tampons, sanitary pads, and necklaces.

BeautyFitnessHealth CareManufacturingWellness
Series AApr 2, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Vinebox

San Francisco, California, United States

Vinebox is a premium wine-by-the-glass subscription service.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageWine And SpiritsWinery
Series AJan 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $5,900,000
Cora

San Francisco, California, United States

Cora is an organic tampons and elegant accessories company that produces and markets applicator tampons, sanitary pads, and necklaces.

BeautyFitnessHealth CareManufacturingWellness
Series ANov 6, 2017
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Eureka Therapeutics

Emeryville, California, United States

Eureka Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops T-cell therapies.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series CSep 23, 2014
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Coda Automotive

Los Angeles, California, United States

CODA Automotive designs and semi manufactures lithium-iron phosphate battery systems for automotive and power storage utility applications.

AutomotiveBatteryManufacturing
Series DJan 5, 2011
Amount Raised: $76,000,000
Envivio

San Francisco, California, United States

Envivio provides software-based solutions for multi-screen video processing and delivery.

BroadcastingSoftwareTelecommunications
Debt FinancingDec 31, 2009
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Envivio

San Francisco, California, United States

Envivio provides software-based solutions for multi-screen video processing and delivery.

BroadcastingSoftwareTelecommunications
Series UnknownSep 1, 2008
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
A10 Networks

San Jose, California, United States

A10 Networks offers solutions for accelerating web application delivery, bandwidth management and network identity issues.

Cloud ComputingHardwareSecuritySEOVirtualizationWeb Hosting
Series CJul 14, 2008
Amount Raised: $23,000,000