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Time Ventures

North America, Kentucky, United States, California

Description

Time Ventures is the venture capital firm founded by Marc Benioff, the co-founder and CEO of Salesforce. Operating out of California, United States, the firm is renowned for its strategic early-stage investments and its commitment to supporting innovative projects not just with capital, but also with valuable consulting services. This approach leverages Benioff's extensive experience and vast network within the global technology sector, providing portfolio companies with a significant advantage.

The firm's investment scope is notably broad, reflecting Benioff's diverse interests and philanthropic endeavors. Time Ventures actively seeks out opportunities across various sectors, including enterprise software, artificial intelligence, healthcare, sustainability, and consumer technology. It often prioritizes companies that align with its founder's vision for innovation and positive societal impact, aiming to foster growth in areas that can drive significant change.

Time Ventures is an exceptionally active investor, having made over 180 investments since its inception. Of these, more than 20 have seen Time Ventures take on the role of a lead investor, underscoring its conviction in the potential of these ventures. Its impressive portfolio includes well-known companies such as DocuSign, Zoom, and Impossible Foods, demonstrating a consistent track record of backing successful and transformative businesses across diverse industries. The firm typically participates in seed and Series A rounds, providing crucial early capital and strategic guidance to nascent companies.

Beyond mere financial backing, Time Ventures distinguishes itself through its founder's hands-on approach and a deep commitment to fostering the growth of its portfolio companies. The firm's engagement frequently extends to providing mentorship and strategic advice, helping startups navigate the complexities of scaling and market entry. This holistic support, combined with its significant capital deployment capabilities, positions Time Ventures as a highly sought-after partner for early-stage startups aiming for substantial market impact and long-term success.

Investor Profile

Time Ventures has backed more than 42 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, Colombia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Series B (24%)
  • Seed (19%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • Colombia (2%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Singapore (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Analytics
  • Saas
  • Sustainability
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Health Care
  • Marketplace
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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 Time Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Lowercarbon Capital
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 4
Breyer Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Coatue
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Seven Seven Six
North America, Florida, United States, Palm Beach Gardens
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 4
Sound Ventures
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 3
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Time Ventures often collaborate with?

GR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
SA
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 2
CB
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
BF
North America, Maryland, United States
Shared Deals: 2
JW
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
TB
North America, Georgia, United States
Shared Deals: 2
CK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Time Ventures?

Laurel

San Francisco, California, United States

Laurel automates timesheet management for legal and accounting firms using AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)LegalMachine LearningProfessional ServicesSaaSSoftware
Series CJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
StimScience

Berkeley, California, United States

StimScience manufactures and provides electronic sleep aid headband for neuroscience.

ElectronicsHealth CareManufacturingWellness
SeedJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Siolta Therapeutics

San Carlos, California, United States

Siolta Therapeutics is a biotech company focused on developing therapeutic microbial consortia to prevent and treat inflammatory diseases.

BiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series CMar 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
CarbonCapture

Los Angeles, California, United States

CarbonCapture is a climate tech company that develops direct air capture (DAC) machines to remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

Carbon CaptureEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy
Series AMar 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Moonhub

Menlo Park, California, United States

Moonhub is building the world's first AI recruiter.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesRecruitingSoftware
SeedAug 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
WasteFuel

Los Angeles, California, United States

WasteFuel generates sustainable fuels using technologies to address the climate emergency and revolutionize mobility.

Biomass EnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
Series BJul 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Artera

Los Altos, California, United States

Artera develops multimodal artificial intelligence-based predictive and prognostic cancer tests to customize treatments for cancer patients.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePrecision Medicine
Series UnknownMar 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $90,000,000
SandboxAQ

Palo Alto, California, United States

SandboxAQ is an enterprise SaaS company that provides AI and quantum solutions

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySaaS
Series UnknownFeb 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
Dryad Networks

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Dryad is an environmental IoT startup that develops a IoT networks for forest owners.

AnalyticsGreenTechInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
Series AAug 23, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,464,932
You.com

Palo Alto, California, United States

You.com is an AI chatbot and search engine that uses LLM to deliver personalized responses to queries with human-like replies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotGenerative AIInformation TechnologyInternetSearch Engine
Series AJul 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000