
Valhalla Partners
Description
Valhalla Partners was a prominent venture capital firm based in Vienna, United States, known for its strategic investments in next-generation infrastructure and digital media technology companies. Established with a clear focus on the evolving landscape of information technology, the firm aimed to support innovative businesses poised for significant growth. Their investment thesis centered on identifying opportunities within software, digital media, and broader IT sectors, contributing to the development of key technological advancements.
Historically, Valhalla Partners engaged with companies across various stages, including early-stage, expansion-stage, and growth-stage enterprises. The firm typically deployed first checks ranging from $5 million to $20 million, demonstrating a capacity to support substantial growth initiatives for their portfolio companies. This flexible approach allowed them to back a diverse array of ventures, from nascent startups requiring initial capital to more mature companies seeking scale-up funding. Their portfolio reflected a commitment to fostering innovation within their targeted technology domains.
Over its operational history, Valhalla Partners successfully raised a total of $540 million across three distinct funds. Their fundraising efforts included a $140 million Fund I in 2002, a $100 million Fund II in 2005, and a final $300 million Fund III in 2007. While the firm made a significant number of investments, totaling 58 according to public records, and achieved 18 reported exits, it is important to note that Valhalla Partners is no longer actively making new investments. Their last reported investment occurred in 2012, indicating that the firm has transitioned into a harvest or wind-down phase, managing its existing portfolio rather than seeking new opportunities.
Investor Profile
Valhalla Partners has backed more than 92 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 31 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Advertising.
- Typical check size: $5M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (29%)
- Series B (25%)
- Series C (13%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Seed (12%)
- Series D (7%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series F (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- Singapore (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Advertising
- Cloud Data Services
- Mobile
- Big Data
- Information Technology
- Data Storage
- Analytics
- Flash Storage
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