
Battery Ventures
Description
Battery Ventures is a prominent global investment firm with a dedicated focus on technology, operating from key hubs including Boston, San Francisco, London, and Tel Aviv. Established with a long-term vision, the firm distinguishes itself through its comprehensive, multi-stage investment strategy, engaging with companies from their nascent seed and early-stage phases all the way through to growth equity and large-scale buyouts. This broad mandate allows Battery Ventures to partner with innovative technology companies across various sectors, including enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, consumer tech, and industrial technology.
The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes deep sector expertise and a hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. Battery Ventures is known for identifying disruptive technologies and market leaders, helping them scale globally. Their flexible investment model means they can lead rounds, co-invest, or participate in follow-on funding, adapting to the specific needs and growth trajectory of each company. This adaptability is crucial in the fast-evolving technology landscape, enabling them to support companies through multiple stages of their lifecycle.
Battery Ventures commands significant capital, having raised over $20 billion in total since its inception. This substantial financial backing underscores its capacity to make impactful investments across its diverse portfolio. In 2022, the firm announced the closing of Battery Ventures XIV and XIV Side Fund, totaling $3.8 billion, alongside an additional $1.2 billion for Battery Ventures Select Fund II, bringing their new capital to $5 billion. This robust capital base allows Battery Ventures to deploy substantial first checks, ranging from early-stage ventures requiring initial capital to mature companies seeking significant growth equity or buyout funding, reflecting their commitment to long-term partnerships and value creation in the technology ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Battery Ventures has backed more than 876 startups, with 21 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 340 rounds, about 39% of its total and boasts 211 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Led 8 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (24%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series C (16%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series D (9%)
- Seed (8%)
- Series E (4%)
- Series F (2%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Series G (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (83%)
- Israel (6%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Canada (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- France (1%)
- Belgium (1%)
- India (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Big Data
- Financial Services
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