Upfront Ventures is a global venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various sectors including technology, retail, consumer goods, and digital media. The firm typically participates in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, providing substantial financial backing to innovative startups. With a strong emphasis on long-term partnerships, Upfront Ventures supports its portfolio companies through multiple stages of growth.
Notable portfolio companies include GOAT, Density, Pragma, Bionaut Labs, Parachute Home, and Invoca. Key partners such as Mark Suster are integral to the firm's success, bringing extensive experience and a hands-on approach to investment. Upfront Ventures prides itself on being a steadfast partner to its portfolio companies, offering unique value-add services such as strategic guidance and problem-solving support during challenging times. This commitment ensures that startups receive not only financial investment but also the mentorship needed to thrive.
Upfront Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments250
Current Portfolio Count113
Total Portfolio Exits8
Top Investment Stages
Seed71 (30.7%)
Series A70 (30.3%)
Series B41 (17.7%)
Series Unknown28 (12.1%)
Series C21 (9.1%)
Stage Mix
Seed 31%Series A 30%Series B 18%Series Unknown 12%Series C 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Upfront Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- Upfront Ventures Management, Inc.
- 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
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end