Sapphire Ventures, L.L.C.
Sapphire Ventures, L.L.C. is a venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, with significant roots in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2011, the firm specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies and also invests globally in early-stage venture funds. Sapphire Ventures manages capital for institutional investors and large LPs, focusing on enterprise software and technology-driven sectors. The firm supports its portfolio through strategic guidance and a global network. Employee count is estimated to be approximately 50–100, based on industry norms for similar-sized VC firms.
Investment Strategy
Sapphire Ventures invests primarily in growth-stage enterprise technology companies, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud, and digital infrastructure. The firm’s philosophy is to partner with entrepreneurs and provide hands-on support, leveraging its operational expertise and extensive network to drive business expansion. In addition to direct investments, Sapphire Ventures selectively backs early-stage venture funds worldwide, enabling broader exposure to innovation in their core focus areas.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (6)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BRZE | BRAZE INC | 53.46% | $48.4M | 1,665,798 | $36.23 | $28.10 | -$14.6M |
A AVDX | AVIDXCHANGE HOLDINGS INC | 20.19% | $18.3M | 1,866,248 | $15.06 | $9.79 | -$6.3M |
K KLTR | KALTURA INC | 17.73% | $16.0M | 7,980,295 | $10.29 | $2.01 | +$1.0M |
C CRWV | COREWEAVE INC | 5.20% | $4.7M | 28,841 | $163.06 | $163.06 | +$4.7M |
P PATH | UIPATH INC | 2.83% | $2.6M | 200,000 | $67.93 | $12.80 | +$500.0K |