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X (formerly Twitter)

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

X is a social networking platform that allows its users to send and read microblogs.

Investor Profile

X (formerly Twitter) has backed more than 11 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series E, Corporate Round, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Social Media, Internet, Mobile Apps.

Stage Focus

  • Series E (18%)
  • Corporate Round (18%)
  • Seed (9%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Private Equity (9%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (9%)
  • Grant (9%)
  • Series A (9%)

Country Focus

  • United States (55%)
  • India (27%)
  • Israel (9%)
  • United Arab Emirates (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Social Media
  • Internet
  • Mobile Apps
  • Social Network
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Esports
  • Software
  • 3d Technology
  • Apps
  • Computer Vision
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does X (formerly Twitter) frequently co-invest with?

Shunwei Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Play Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Spacecadet Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Roosh Ventures
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 1
India Quotient
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 2
Ambridge Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
SAIF Partners
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 3
Aream & Co
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Verizon Ventures
North America, New Jersey, United States, Basking Ridge
Co-Investments: 1
Lightspeed Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does X (formerly Twitter) often collaborate with?

David Chessler
North America, Florida, United States, Sarasota
Shared Deals: 1
BC
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CL
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
ES
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
GN
North America, Florida, United States, Jupiter
Shared Deals: 1
RL
Europe, East Sussex, United Kingdom, Brighton
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by X (formerly Twitter)?

xAI

Burlingame, California, United States

XAI is an AI company that develops a platform to accelerate human scientific discovery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Corporate RoundNov 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
OpenNode

Los Angeles, California, United States

OpenNode offers accessible way for e-commerce businesses to process bitcoin payments.

BitcoinFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPoint of SaleTransaction Processing
Series AFeb 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Aleph Holding

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Aleph is a digital media partner that connects those in digital media with the advertisers that rely on them.

AdvertisingDigital MediaMarketing
Corporate RoundJan 11, 2022
Alter

New York, New York, United States

Alter is an open-source platform that consists of a 3D avatar system and motion capture for web3.

3D TechnologyAppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionMetaverseSocial MediaVirtual GoodsWeb3
SeedOct 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
ShareChat

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ShareChat is a social networking and regional content platform.

InternetMobile AppsSocial MediaSocial Network
Series EApr 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $502,000,000
Skillz

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Skillz is a marketplace platform for competition-based mobile games.

Developer PlatformeSportsSoftwareVideo Games
Post Ipo EquityDec 16, 2020
Amount Raised: $159,000,000
ShareChat

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ShareChat is a social networking and regional content platform.

InternetMobile AppsSocial MediaSocial Network
Series ESep 24, 2020
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
ShareChat

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ShareChat is a social networking and regional content platform.

InternetMobile AppsSocial MediaSocial Network
Series DAug 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
PlaySight Interactive

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

PlaySight is connecting the next generation of athletes through immersive sports video and analytics technology.

AnalyticseSportsMedia and EntertainmentSportsVideo Streaming
Series CJun 2, 2017
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
MIT Media Lab

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

MIT Media Lab creates disruptive technologies pioneering in wearable and affective computing and tangible interfaces.

EdTechEducationProduct ResearchTravel
GrantOct 1, 2014
Amount Raised: $10,000,000