Saas Investors in North America

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.

8VC is a technology and life‑sciences venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joe Lonsdale, Drew Oetting, Alex Kolicich, and Jake Medwell. Originating in San Francisco and now headquartered in Austin, Texas, the firm brings together operators, technologists, and policy thinkers to invest in startups built to solve deep infrastructure and societal challenges. With over $6 billion in committed capital and a portfolio of more than 350 companies, 8VC invests across pre‑seed through growth stages in areas such as logistics, defense, enterprise software, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, financial services, and IT infrastructure. The firm also operates a proprietary “Build” program to launch new companies and a fellowship to attract top talent to its portfolio. Driven by a mission to "fix a broken world," 8VC backs transformative entrepreneurs building long‑term value in sectors often overlooked or deeply entrenched. Notable investments include Anduril, Epirus, Palantir, Guardant Health, and Hyperloop One, reflecting the firm’s belief in principled contrarianism and societal impact.

Album VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 (rebranded from Peak Ventures in 2019), headquartered in Lehi, Utah. Focusing exclusively on early-stage technology ventures, Album backs founders building innovative software, SaaS, fintech, healthcare services, life science, and oncology companies with high growth potential. The firm operates with a streamlined team of 2–10 employees, emphasizing close, founder-first partnerships. Since its founding, Album has made nearly 190 investments, including early bets in well-known startups such as Podium, Divvy, Neighbor, Filevine, TaxBit, MX, Andela, and Weave. Album VC III (2020 vintage), its flagship fund, targets software, SaaS, life sciences, healthcare services, TMT, and oncology companies, deploying initial checks typically between $1 million and $1.5 million per company.

Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z and legally AH Capital Management, LLC, is a privately held venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It was founded on July 6, 2009, by tech visionaries Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, initially as a $300 million seed fund. From humble beginnings, it rapidly scaled to become one of Silicon Valley’s most influential VC outfits. The firm manages approximately $42 billion in assets as of May 2024—but more recent reporting points to roughly $45 billion in committed capital by April 2025. A16z’s hallmark is an operationally focused investment model: beyond funding, it offers founders access to deep networks, strategic support, talent, and infrastructure. The firm frequently structures dedicated funds across sectors like cryptocurrency, biotechnology, generative AI, gaming, and what it terms ‘American Dynamism’ (defense and industrial tech). As a stage‑agnostic investor, a16z participates in seed rounds as well as late-stage and growth financing across multiple verticals: AI infrastructure and applications, consumer platforms, fintech services, healthcare and bio tech, enterprise IT (cloud, security, SaaS), gaming, and education. The firm also recently pursued a record $20 billion megafund focused on growth‑stage AI startups in the U.S., underscoring its ambition in catalyzing emerging tech leaders.

Avenir Growth Capital is a New York‑based growth equity firm that focuses on scaling technology‑enabled businesses. Founded in 2017 by Andrew Sugrue and Jamie Reynolds, Avenir operates with the belief that durable companies are built over decades, not quarters. The firm typically invests between US$25 million and US$150 million in companies that have established product‑market fit and are seeking capital to accelerate expansion, enter new markets or execute strategic acquisitions. Avenir manages roughly US$2 billion across several funds and works closely with management teams to refine go‑to‑market strategy, align organizational incentives and recruit senior talent. Its portfolio spans sectors such as B2B software, financial services, education, healthcare technology and consumer marketplaces. The firm’s investment philosophy prioritizes sustainable growth and long‑term value over short‑term hype, often maintaining ownership stakes for many years. Avenir’s partners bring experience from private equity, growth investing and operational leadership, enabling them to serve as sounding boards and connectors for founders. They also place a premium on culture, partnering only with businesses that demonstrate integrity, transparency and a mission‑driven ethos.

Entrée Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2010, managing over $1.25 billion across nine funds. With offices in Tel Aviv, London, and New York, the firm provides multi-stage funding to innovative startups worldwide, from pre-seed to growth stages. Entrée Capital has a strong track record of backing companies that have reshaped industries, including monday.com, Riskified, Rapyd, and Coupang. The firm focuses on technology-driven sectors, investing in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, SaaS, deep tech, and crypto. Entrée Capital partners with exceptional founders, offering not only capital but also strategic guidance and support to help startups scale and succeed in competitive markets. Entrée Capital has achieved over 35 exits and IPOs, with significant public offerings including Deliveroo, Coupang, Riskified, and monday.com. The firm's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs continues to drive its investment approach and global expansion.

History: Founded in 2008 by three former software entrepreneurs.Focus: Growth equity in B2B software companies focused on data, trust and AI.AUM & Activity: Manages US$5.6 billion as of 31 Dec 2023 with 72 investments and 29 exits.Team & Culture: 51‑200 employees; headquartered in Toronto; contact info@georgian.io and phone (416) 868‑9696.

Greenoaks Capital is a global investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in long-term, concentrated investments in technology-enabled businesses. Founded in 2012 by Neil Mehta, the firm partners with visionary entrepreneurs to build enduring companies that define their industries. Greenoaks focuses on identifying businesses with strong unit economics and sustainable competitive advantages. The firm has a diversified portfolio that includes notable companies such as Robinhood, Stripe, Coupang, Deliveroo, Flipkart, and Wiz. Greenoaks' investment strategy emphasizes patience and a deep understanding of the businesses it invests in, allowing for meaningful contributions to their growth and success. By maintaining a concentrated portfolio, the firm ensures dedicated support to each of its investments. Greenoaks operates with a global perspective, investing across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. The firm's approach is characterized by a commitment to long-term partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and a focus on building companies that have the potential to become market leaders. With a team of experienced professionals, Greenoaks continues to seek out opportunities to support transformative businesses worldwide.

Insight Partners is a global growth‑stage investor that focuses exclusively on software and technology‑enabled businesses. Since its founding in 1995, the New York‑headquartered firm has deployed capital across more than 800 companies worldwide and guided over 55 of them to public offerings. With more than US$90 billion under management, Insight invests at every stage from minority growth rounds to majority buyouts, but always with an eye toward helping founders scale efficiently. The firm’s Onsite program provides portfolio companies with a dedicated team of operators, marketers, engineers and talent specialists who help drive product development, revenue growth, sales effectiveness and executive hiring. Insight’s portfolio spans vertical and horizontal software, cybersecurity, fintech, data analytics and digital infrastructure across North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. Unlike many investors, the firm is comfortable writing very large checks and often leads financing rounds. Insight prioritizes partnership, often remaining involved for years as companies expand into new markets or prepare for IPOs. Its culture blends analytical rigor with entrepreneurial empathy, rooted in the belief that enduring software companies are built through disciplined execution, customer obsession and continuous innovation.

Founded in 2018, Lock 8 Partners is a New York-based private equity firm specializing in control investments in small-scale B2B SaaS and tech-enabled services companies. The firm focuses on businesses with solid products and stable foundations that have yet to maximize their commercial impact. Lock 8 provides capital, operational expertise, and new senior leadership to help these companies scale effectively. Lock 8 employs a hands-on approach, collaborating closely with leadership teams to unlock untapped potential. The firm's operating model emphasizes alignment of people, processes, and market opportunities, fostering sustainable growth. Lock 8's team comprises experienced SaaS operators and investors with diverse backgrounds across various verticals. In April 2025, Lock 8 Partners announced the final closing of its oversubscribed lower middle-market technology buy-out fund, Lock 8 Fund III LP, with $182 million in investor commitments. This fund reinforces the firm's strategy of making majority investments in B2B SaaS and tech-enabled services businesses where operating expertise can unlock growth potential.

Founded in 2025, Marathon Management Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. The firm was established by experienced investors and operators, including Michael Gilroy, Gokul Rajaram, Alex Gorgoni, and Chase Packard, who bring backgrounds from leading firms such as Coatue Management, Google, TCV, and New Enterprise Associates. Marathon focuses on partnering with founders who are deeply committed to defining and leading their respective market categories. Marathon's investment strategy centers on providing capital and strategic support to early and growth-stage companies, particularly in the fintech and software sectors. The firm seeks to back entrepreneurs with a clear vision and the drive to build enduring businesses. Marathon's portfolio includes investments in companies like Mercury, CloudWalk, AtlasCard, and Boon Technologies, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative solutions in financial services and technology. In April 2025, Marathon announced the launch of its debut fund, Marathon Management Partners Fund I, with a target of $400 million. The fund aims to invest in companies that are poised to become leaders in their fields, leveraging the firm's extensive network and operational expertise to drive growth and value creation.

Operator Collective is an early-stage B2B venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Palo Alto / San Francisco, CA. Leveraging its unique Collective Venture Model®, the firm unites over 200 active Operator LPs—experienced enterprise executives currently operating at top tech companies—to provide founders with more than just capital: hands-on support, sourcing, diligence participation, and powerful introductions to scale faster. The firm is committed to inclusivity and diversity, challenging the traditional VC paradigm. Operator LPs come from varied backgrounds and functions, giving founders access to the real-world expertise needed across all aspects of scaling enterprise companies—from GTM strategy and recruiting to product and customer success. Operator Collective primarily invests in Seed and Series A rounds of enterprise SaaS, analytics, and B2B tech companies across the United States. Its operator-powered model has enabled investment in over 100 companies, earning high marks from founders for the operational impact and network strength the community delivers.

Sapphire Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage investments in enterprise software and technology companies. Founded in 1996 as SAP's corporate venture arm, it became independent in 2011 and rebranded as Sapphire Ventures in 2014. The firm focuses on partnering with visionary teams to scale companies of consequence, leveraging its extensive network and deep industry expertise. With over $11 billion in assets under management, Sapphire Ventures operates through three primary investment strategies: direct investments in growth-stage technology companies, fund investments via Sapphire Partners, and early-stage investments in sports, media, and entertainment through Sapphire Sport. The firm has invested in more than 170 companies globally, resulting in over 30 public listings and 45 acquisitions. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Sapphire Ventures maintains additional offices in Menlo Park, San Francisco, New York, and London, enabling it to support companies across the U.S., Europe, and Israel. The firm's sector focus includes B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, health tech, and vertical SaaS, with typical investment sizes ranging from $10 million to $100 million.

Streamlined Ventures is a Palo Alto‑based seed‑stage venture capital firm founded in 2013. They believe founders are the true heroes of value creation and empower them through early investments and operational support. The firm invests in transformational technology startups, focusing on AI, data science, software automation, APIs, blockchain, Web, and developer infrastructure. Typical check sizes range from $100K up to $10M, with a sweet spot around $500K–$3M for seed rounds. Streamlined takes a high‑touch, low‑ego approach—partnering closely with visionary founders to help build scalable companies. With a portfolio of over 200–300 startups and a number of unicorn exits, they often lead or co‑lead seed rounds and commit capital thoughtfully.

Sutter Hill Ventures is one of Silicon Valley’s original venture capital firms. Founded in 1964, it has played a formative role in the development of the region’s technology ecosystem for six decades. With approximately US$2.3 billion in assets under management, Sutter Hill focuses on early‑stage investments in enterprise software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking and cloud computing. The firm is known for its high‑touch approach: partners often work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with founders, sometimes serving as interim executives or helping incubate companies from the idea stage. Sutter Hill has been behind several transformative businesses, including Pure Storage, Snowflake, NetApp and Lam Research. Its network and institutional memory provide deep insight into cycles of innovation and market adoption. While headquartered in Palo Alto, the firm also maintains an office in London to engage with European entrepreneurs. Sutter Hill differentiates itself by staying invested through multiple rounds, aligning with founders’ long‑term visions and providing access to operational resources, customer introductions and recruiting support. The firm’s longevity and consistent performance have earned it a reputation as a trusted partner to some of the most ambitious technologists.

Toba Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2012, dedicated to supporting the creation and growth of technology companies with the potential to fundamentally shift markets for the common good. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California, and is led by a team of experienced software executives and entrepreneurs who leverage their deep industry expertise to guide portfolio companies. Toba Capital specializes in investments at the seed and Series A stages, with a strong focus on SaaS, IT infrastructure, and climate technology. The firm has a proven track record of nurturing startups, with dozens of portfolio companies achieving significant sales milestones and several reaching billion-dollar-plus outcomes. Notable exits include Alteryx, Perimeter 81, WSO2, and NurseGrid. Committed to social impact, Toba Capital donates 50% of its profits to charitable causes. The firm has made over 120 investments and has a diverse portfolio spanning sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, AI, fintech, and more. Toba Capital’s approach combines strategic guidance, operational support, and a focus on long-term value creation for both founders and investors.

Founded in 2007 by Oren Zeev, a former Apax Partners tech practice leader and IBM engineer, Zeev Ventures is a Silicon Valley–based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. Operating with a unique solo‑GP structure, Oren Zeev leads all investment decisions personally. Zeev Ventures targets Seed and Series A rounds in high-growth technology startups across SaaS, fintech, consumer internet, insurtech, e‑commerce and emerging technologies such as AI, data science and blockchain. The firm has backed notable companies like Houzz, Audible, Chegg, Tipalti, TripActions (now Navan), HomeLight and Firebolt, typically investing between US $10–50 million per company. Rather than scaling into a large team, Zeev maintains a lean operational model centered around his own expertise. With estimated assets under management ranging from about US $2 billion to as high as US $4.9 billion, the firm delivers hands-on support and strategic guidance based on deep domain experience, actively helping startups grow toward market leadership.