Valar Ventures, founded in 2010, is a US-based venture capital firm focusing on technology startups globally, with a particular emphasis on companies outside Silicon Valley. The firm typically invests in Seed to Series B rounds, though they have participated in later stages as well. Valar's investment strategy spans various sectors within technology, including fintech, blockchain, and consumer applications.
Notable portfolio companies include Wise, a peer-to-peer currency exchange service, and Bitpanda, a cryptocurrency trading platform. Founded by Andrew McCormack, James Fitzgerald, and Peter Thiel, Valar Ventures leverages its founders' extensive experience in the tech industry to provide strategic guidance and support to its portfolio companies. The firm's global focus and backing from prominent tech figures make it an attractive partner for startups seeking both capital and expertise.
Valar Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments61
Current Portfolio Count28
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Series A24 (42.9%)
Series B11 (19.6%)
Seed10 (17.9%)
Series C7 (12.5%)
Series D4 (7.1%)
Stage Mix
Series A 43%Series B 20%Seed 18%Series C 13%Series D 7%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Valar Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- Valar Ventures LLC
- 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