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Outlook Ventures

North America, California, United States, Alamo

Description

Outlook Ventures was a venture capital firm established in 1997, headquartered in Alamo, California. The firm's investment thesis centered on identifying and supporting promising early and growth-stage companies within the information technology sector, aiming to back businesses poised for industry transformation. Over its operational tenure, Outlook Ventures successfully raised three distinct funds, culminating in its final fund, Outlook Ventures III, which closed at a substantial $150 million in 2000. This capital was strategically deployed across a diverse portfolio of emerging tech companies.

Investor Profile

Outlook Ventures has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 8 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, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Security, SaaS.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (33%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series C (19%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Series F (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • India (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Security
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Enterprise
  • Government
  • Internet
  • Web Hosting
  • Analytics
  • Sales
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Outlook Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Canaan Partners
Canaan Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Icon Ventures
Icon Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
BP
Bay Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Illuminate Ventures
Illuminate Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 3
Norwest Venture Partners
Norwest Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 8
Alloy Ventures
Alloy Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
AE
Advanced Equities
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Glynn Capital Management
Glynn Capital Management
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Rembrandt Venture Partners
Rembrandt Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Outlook Ventures often collaborate with?

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Shaun Coleman
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1
Debi Coleman
Debi Coleman
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Shared Deals: 1
SC
Sandy Cass
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Outlook Ventures?

Industrious

New York, New York, United States

Industrious is a premium flexible workspace provider that redefines the workplace experience.

CollaborationCommunitiesCoworkingPropTech
Series CFeb 27, 2018
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Industrious

New York, New York, United States

Industrious is a premium flexible workspace provider that redefines the workplace experience.

CollaborationCommunitiesCoworkingPropTech
Series BSep 13, 2016
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
ClairMail

San Rafael, California, United States

ClairMail provides mobile solutions for banking, payment and credit card companies.

BankingE-CommerceFinTechMobile Payments
Series DOct 4, 2010
Amount Raised: $13,800,000
Xactly

San Jose, California, United States

Xactly is the pure-play provider of cloud-based, incentive compensation software.

AnalyticsSaaSSalesSoftware
Series FAug 3, 2010
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
ClairMail

San Rafael, California, United States

ClairMail provides mobile solutions for banking, payment and credit card companies.

BankingE-CommerceFinTechMobile Payments
Series CJul 14, 2008
Amount Raised: $11,020,000
Xactly

San Jose, California, United States

Xactly is the pure-play provider of cloud-based, incentive compensation software.

AnalyticsSaaSSalesSoftware
Series DApr 30, 2008
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Xactly

San Jose, California, United States

Xactly is the pure-play provider of cloud-based, incentive compensation software.

AnalyticsSaaSSalesSoftware
Series CApr 23, 2007
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
BuyerLink

Walnut Creek, California, United States

BuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer traffic

Ad NetworkAdvertisingHome RenovationLead GenerationMarketing AutomationMarketplaceReal Estate
Series BApr 4, 2007
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
ClairMail

San Rafael, California, United States

ClairMail provides mobile solutions for banking, payment and credit card companies.

BankingE-CommerceFinTechMobile Payments
Series BNov 13, 2006
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Echopass

Pleasanton, California, United States

Echopass is an app service provider offering web-based telephone and Internet customer support services, including email and web call-backs.

EnterpriseGovernmentInternetWeb Hosting
Series EOct 30, 2006
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
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