Index Ventures is a leading global venture capital firm headquartered in both San Francisco and London, with a strong presence across major startup ecosystems in the US, Europe, and Israel. Founded in 1996, the firm invests primarily in technology companies at all stages, from seed to IPO, and is known for backing transformative, category-defining businesses such as Figma, Revolut, Roblox, Scale AI, Notion, and Wiz.

Recent Highlights and Fundraising

– $2.3 Billion in New Funds: In July 2024, Index Ventures announced $2.3 billion in new capital—an $800 million venture fund and a $1.5 billion growth fund—bringing its total capital raised since inception to $15 billion. This positions Index to support founders globally, from early-stage startups to those preparing for public offerings.
– Portfolio Success: Index has backed 108 companies that reached a $1 billion valuation (unicorns), 23 that surpassed $10 billion, and 57 that went public. Their portfolio companies have created over 200,000 jobs and are expected to hire an additional 20,000 in the next year.
– Recent Portfolio Highlights:
  – Wiz: Cloud security company, fastest to $100M ARR in 18 months, now serving over 40% of the Fortune 100.
  – Scale AI: Recently raised $1 billion, doubled valuation to $14 billion, and powers leading large language models.
  – DeepL: Language AI company, led a $300 million raise at a $2 billion valuation.
  – Revolut: All-in-one finance platform with $2.2 billion in revenue and 45 million customers.

Investment Approach

Index Ventures is recognized for its multi-stage investment strategy, supporting companies from seed to IPO via its Origin, Venture, and Growth funds. The firm prioritizes passionate founders, innovative ideas, and scalable business models, and places a strong emphasis on warm introductions and thematic research when sourcing deals.

Recognition and Leadership

– Forbes Midas List: Index Ventures’ partners, including Danny Rimer (notable deal: Figma) and Jan Hammer (notable deal: Robinhood), have been featured on the Forbes Midas List, a ranking of the world’s top venture investors.
– Global Network: The firm operates across ten time zones and 24 of the world’s most vibrant startup ecosystems, with a growing presence in the US and continued strength in Europe.

Index Ventures is widely regarded as one of the world’s top venture capital firms, with a remarkable track record of identifying and nurturing high-growth technology companies.