
Harbinger Ventures
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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