Decibel Partners

Decibel Partners is an independent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, established in 2019 by partners with extensive experience from prominent VC firms like Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage enterprise software and infrastructure companies, including areas such as AI, developer tools, and cybersecurity. Decibel distinguishes itself through a "founder-first" approach, aiming to provide not just capital but also significant operational support and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies, leveraging the team's background as former operators.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and backing visionary entrepreneurs building foundational technologies for the modern enterprise. Decibel typically invests at the Seed and Series A stages, often taking a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds. Their deep domain expertise in enterprise technology allows them to offer tailored resources, including talent acquisition, go-to-market strategies, and product development insights, helping startups navigate critical growth phases. This hands-on approach is designed to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio companies.

Decibel Partners has demonstrated robust fundraising success since its inception, reflecting investor confidence in its strategy and team. The firm successfully closed its inaugural fund, Decibel Partners Fund I, at $200 million in 2019. This was followed by Decibel Partners Fund II, which secured $250 million in 2022, further expanding their capacity to support promising startups. Most recently, in March 2024, Decibel announced the closing of its oversubscribed Decibel Partners Fund III with $300 million in capital commitments, bringing their total assets under management to approximately $750 million. This latest fund reinforces their commitment to investing in the next generation of enterprise technology leaders, with initial checks typically ranging from $1 million for seed rounds up to $15 million for leading Series A investments.