Mercury is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on transformative software startups across America. They invest in seed and early-stage rounds, typically Series A and B, with a particular interest in first-time entrepreneurs and seasoned founders alike. The firm's investment strategy is operationally focused, aiming to help startups achieve rapid, sustainable growth.
Notable portfolio companies include Alert Logic, Ambiq Micro, Cart.com, and Graylog. Mercury's approach emphasizes providing support and guidance to entrepreneurs, creating over $1 billion in value through their investments. The firm's expertise spans various sectors, including information technology, advanced materials, and biosciences, with a strong emphasis on software innovation.
DFJ Mercury - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments90
Current Portfolio Count31
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Series A19 (25.7%)
Seed18 (24.3%)
Series B16 (21.6%)
Debt Financing14 (18.9%)
Series C7 (9.5%)
Stage Mix
Series A 26%Seed 24%Series B 22%Debt Financing 19%Series C 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
DFJ Mercury - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end