Vertex Ventures is a global network of operator-investors focusing on early-stage founders building infrastructure and SaaS companies. They typically lead or co-lead seed and Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $500k to $10M. Their investment areas include software infrastructure, developer tools, data, security, and vertical SaaS, with a particular interest in open-source software.
The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Docker, LaunchDarkly, and OwnBackup. Vertex Ventures leverages its partners' operating experience to provide unmatched support to entrepreneurs, offering deep access to capital, talent, partners, and customers. This approach helps portfolio companies build truly global businesses and positions Vertex as a trusted partner for innovative entrepreneurs worldwide.
Vertex Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies61
Follow-on Investments54
Current Portfolio Count54
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Series A33 (30.8%)
Series B26 (24.3%)
Series C20 (18.7%)
Seed15 (14.0%)
Series D13 (12.1%)
Stage Mix
Series A 31%Series B 24%Series C 19%Seed 14%Series D 12%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Vertex Ventures - 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
