
Salesforce Ventures
Description
Salesforce Ventures is the strategic corporate venture arm of Salesforce, a leading global cloud software company. Established to foster innovation within the broader Salesforce ecosystem, the fund primarily invests in enterprise technology companies that leverage or complement Salesforce's platform and products. Their investment thesis centers on empowering companies to enhance customer relationships and drive digital transformation, spanning areas like AI, data, automation, and industry-specific cloud solutions.
Beyond capital, Salesforce Ventures offers portfolio companies unparalleled access to Salesforce's vast customer base, technology, and expertise. This strategic alignment helps startups accelerate their growth, integrate with the Salesforce platform, and benefit from go-to-market support. They are active across various stages, from seed and Series A rounds to later-stage growth equity, demonstrating flexibility in their investment approach. Their commitment extends to fostering a robust ecosystem of partners and innovators.
Since its inception, Salesforce Ventures has become a prolific investor in the enterprise tech landscape. The firm has committed over $5 billion across more than 500 portfolio companies globally, including notable investments in companies like Snowflake, Zoom, nCino, and DocuSign. This extensive portfolio underscores their significant influence in shaping the future of cloud and enterprise software. Their investments are not merely financial but are deeply integrated with Salesforce's long-term strategic vision, aiming to drive innovation that benefits Salesforce customers and expands the company's reach.
Investor Profile
Salesforce Ventures has backed more than 799 startups, with 54 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 171 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 153 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Japan, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Led 11 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (21%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series C (16%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Seed (10%)
- Series D (8%)
- Series E (5%)
- Series F (2%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (67%)
- Japan (12%)
- Australia (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Canada (3%)
- Israel (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- France (1%)
- India (1%)
- Singapore (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
- Crm
- Machine Learning
- Fintech
- Cloud Computing
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