John Lilly

John Lilly is a highly experienced Venture Partner at Greylock, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, where he has been a key investor since joining in 2010. His investment focus primarily spans enterprise software, developer tools, open source technologies, and cloud infrastructure. Prior to his tenure at Greylock, Lilly served as the CEO of Mozilla from 2008 to 2010, leading the organization during a period of significant growth and innovation for the Firefox browser. This operational background provides him with a deep understanding of product development, scaling companies, and navigating complex technology landscapes, which he leverages in his investment decisions.

Lilly has built an impressive portfolio of companies, many of which have achieved substantial success. His notable investments include early-stage backing in companies that have become industry leaders, such as Discord, Figma, and Roblox. He was also instrumental in the investment in MuleSoft, an integration software provider that was acquired by Salesforce for approximately $6.5 billion in 2018, marking a significant exit. Another major success in his portfolio is Figma, the collaborative design platform, which was acquired by Adobe for a staggering $20 billion in 2022, showcasing his ability to identify and support transformative companies.

Greylock, with Lilly as a Venture Partner, typically invests across various stages, from seed to growth equity. While specific check sizes for individual partners are not always disclosed, Greylock's recent fund sizes, such as the $1 billion raised for Greylock 17 in 2023, indicate their capacity to deploy substantial capital. As such, John Lilly participates in investments that can range from initial seed rounds, potentially starting around $1 million, to leading significant Series A or B rounds that could involve checks up to $30 million or more, depending on the opportunity and stage. His strategic guidance and extensive network are valuable assets to the founders he backs, helping them navigate growth and achieve market leadership.