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Wing Venture Capital

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Description

Wing Venture Capital, based in Palo Alto, California, is a prominent venture capital firm primarily focused on early-stage enterprise technology companies. Founded in 2013 by Peter Wagner, the firm has established itself as a key player in identifying and nurturing category-defining businesses at the intersection of AI, data, and cybersecurity. Wing VC's investment thesis centers on the belief that software and data will continue to transform the enterprise landscape, leading them to back companies that are building foundational technologies for the future of work and infrastructure. They are known for their deep domain expertise and hands-on approach, working closely with founders to scale their ventures.

TheThe firm typically leads or co-leads Series A rounds, though they also engage in select Seed and Series B investments. Their initial check sizes generally range from $5 million to $20 million, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early capital to promising startups. Wing Venture Capital has demonstrated consistent growth in its capital base, successfully raising multiple funds. Their most recent fund, Wing IV, closed in 2022 with $450 million in commitments, bringing their total capital under management to over $1 billion across their various vehicles. This significant capital allows them to support their portfolio companies through multiple funding stages.

Wing Venture Capital boasts a strong track record of backing successful companies that have achieved significant market traction and exits. Their portfolio includes notable names such as Snowflake, Cohesity, and Gong, among others, showcasing their ability to identify and invest in disruptive technologies early on. With over 100 investments made since its inception, Wing VC emphasizes a concentrated portfolio approach, aiming to be a highly engaged partner to a select group of companies. Their strategic focus on enterprise software, coupled with their operational support, positions them as a valuable partner for founders building the next generation of B2B technology leaders.

Investor Profile

Wing Venture Capital has backed more than 192 startups, with 18 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 49 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 24 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (34%)
  • Series B (24%)
  • Seed (22%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Series F (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (91%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)
  • Czech Republic (1%)
  • Italy (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Analytics
  • Cyber Security
  • Machine Learning
  • Enterprise Software
  • Saas
  • Network Security
  • Security
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Wing Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 14
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 12
Norwest Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 20
Battery Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 11
Menlo Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 12
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 12
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 10
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 11
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Wing Venture Capital often collaborate with?

SA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2
Daniel Warmenhoven
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
DG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
AS
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
WD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
NR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
JL
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 3
Shlomo Kramer
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Wing Venture Capital?

Lumana

Palo Alto, California, United States

Lumana is a AI-powered video surveillance and safety technology that provides unparalleled visibility in any area.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)SecuritySoftwareVideo
Series AJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000

Your automated product security engineer

Cyber SecuritySoftware
SeedMay 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Tensor9

Seattle, Washington, United States

Tensor9 is an enterprise any-prem platform enabling SaaS vendors to unlock enterprise customers that can’t share sensitive data.

AppsCloud ComputingCyber SecurityPrivacySecurity
SeedMay 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Classiq Technologies

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Classiq Technologies develops automation and synthesis of quantum algorithms.

ComputerQuantum ComputingSoftware
Series CMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $110,000,000
Theom

San Jose, California, United States

Theom provides an AI-native data operations center platform to discover, track, and protect enterprise data in cloud environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation Technology
Series AMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Goodfire

San Francisco, California, United States

AI interpretability research company

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation Technology
Series AApr 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Hydrolix

Portland, Oregon, United States

Hydrolix is a data management company that specializes in providing solutions for storing, managing, and analyzing large-scale data.

Cloud Data ServicesDatabaseInformation TechnologyInternetOutsourcing
Series CApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
AttoTude

Menlo Park, California, United States

AttoTude is a THz interconnect technology company using THz radios to enhance bandwidth for AI and hyperscale data centers.

Information TechnologyInternetWireless
Series BApr 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Kay.ai

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Kay.ai operates as an AI workforce for insurance operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InsuranceRobotic Process Automation (RPA)
SeedMar 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Utila

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Utila provides a digital asset management platform for institutions to securely store, transfer, and manage digital assets.

Asset ManagementBlockchainFinancial Services
Series AMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,000,000