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Valhalla Partners

North America, Virginia, United States, Vienna

Description

Valhalla Partners was a prominent venture capital firm based in Vienna, United States, known for its strategic investments in next-generation infrastructure and digital media technology companies. Established with a clear focus on the evolving landscape of information technology, the firm aimed to support innovative businesses poised for significant growth. Their investment thesis centered on identifying opportunities within software, digital media, and broader IT sectors, contributing to the development of key technological advancements.

Historically, Valhalla Partners engaged with companies across various stages, including early-stage, expansion-stage, and growth-stage enterprises. The firm typically deployed first checks ranging from $5 million to $20 million, demonstrating a capacity to support substantial growth initiatives for their portfolio companies. This flexible approach allowed them to back a diverse array of ventures, from nascent startups requiring initial capital to more mature companies seeking scale-up funding. Their portfolio reflected a commitment to fostering innovation within their targeted technology domains.

Over its operational history, Valhalla Partners successfully raised a total of $540 million across three distinct funds. Their fundraising efforts included a $140 million Fund I in 2002, a $100 million Fund II in 2005, and a final $300 million Fund III in 2007. While the firm made a significant number of investments, totaling 58 according to public records, and achieved 18 reported exits, it is important to note that Valhalla Partners is no longer actively making new investments. Their last reported investment occurred in 2012, indicating that the firm has transitioned into a harvest or wind-down phase, managing its existing portfolio rather than seeking new opportunities.

Investor Profile

Valhalla Partners has backed more than 92 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 31 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Advertising.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series B (25%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Seed (12%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series E (1%)
  • Series F (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Singapore (2%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Advertising
  • Cloud Data Services
  • Mobile
  • Big Data
  • Information Technology
  • Data Storage
  • Analytics
  • Flash Storage
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FAQ

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

Who does Valhalla Partners frequently co-invest with?

Novak Biddle Venture Partners
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 5
Village Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Williamstown
Co-Investments: 4
CRV
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 7
Windward Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 5
Columbia Capital
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 5
Mission Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 6
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Valhalla Partners often collaborate with?

AD
North America, California, United States, Malibu
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
PB
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
KH
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
FL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CF
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
BA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HV
North America, Michigan, United States, Hancock
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Valhalla Partners?

Tapio Protocol

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Tapio Protocol is a synthetic asset protocol that unifies different formats of staking and crowdloan derivatives into an efficient standard.

Cryptocurrency
SeedOct 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Bribe

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Bribe is an Incentivized DeFi Governance marketplace platform.

BlockchainMarketplace
SeedJan 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Qumulo

Seattle, Washington, United States

Qumulo provides a file data platform for multi-cloud environments with large scale file data.

Big DataCloud Data ServicesCloud StorageData ManagementData StorageEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series DJun 6, 2018
Amount Raised: $93,000,000
Qumulo

Seattle, Washington, United States

Qumulo provides a file data platform for multi-cloud environments with large scale file data.

Big DataCloud Data ServicesCloud StorageData ManagementData StorageEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series CJun 2, 2016
Amount Raised: $32,500,000
Bidtellect

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

Bidtellect is a results-driven DSP that specializes in context-first optimization, cookie-free solutions, and high-quality programmatic.

AdvertisingNative AdvertisingPublishingSocial Media Marketing
Series BJul 16, 2015
Amount Raised: $22,397,834
Custora

New York, New York, United States

Custora is the leader in advanced customer analytics for the retail industry.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MarketingE-Commerce PlatformsMarketing AutomationRetail Technology
Series AApr 7, 2015
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Qumulo

Seattle, Washington, United States

Qumulo provides a file data platform for multi-cloud environments with large scale file data.

Big DataCloud Data ServicesCloud StorageData ManagementData StorageEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series BFeb 4, 2015
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Zonoff

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Zonoff offers a software platform that channels retailers, OEMs, and integrators who deliver connected home products to the mass market.

E-CommerceEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyInternetSmart HomeSoftware
Series BDec 3, 2014
Amount Raised: $31,800,000
Shareablee

New York, New York, United States

Shareablee is an online platform offering audience intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and insights for social media.

AnalyticsOnline PortalsSocial Media
Series AMay 12, 2014
Amount Raised: $6,823,000
PlaceIQ

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

PlaceIQ provides location intelligence services that enable advertisers to reach mobile brand audiences for marketing activities.

AdvertisingBig DataInformation TechnologyLocation Based ServicesMobile
Series CFeb 10, 2014
Amount Raised: $15,000,000