137 Ventures

137 Ventures is a San Francisco‑based private investment firm specializing in providing liquidity solutions and growth capital to founders, early employees and angel investors in high‑growth technology companies. Founded in 2011, the firm manages over US$5 billion across funds that purchase private company shares on the secondary market and participate in primary growth rounds. 137’s approach allows early stakeholders to realize liquidity without forcing a premature sale or IPO, while enabling companies to continue compounding value privately. Its portfolio includes some of Silicon Valley’s most iconic names in enterprise software, fintech, consumer internet and mobility. In addition to capital, the firm offers strategic support, including introductions to later‑stage investors, guidance on secondary market dynamics and advice on navigating complex cap‑table structures. The team maintains strict confidentiality and aims to align with both founders and early shareholders by structuring transactions that work for all parties. 137 Ventures’ culture emphasizes long‑term thinking, integrity and the belief that providing liquidity at the right time can be a catalyst for innovation, allowing founders and employees to focus on building rather than managing personal finances.