Industry Ventures

Industry Ventures was founded in 2000 and covers the full venture lifecycle. It invests in early-stage funds, growth rounds, late-stage secondaries and technology buyouts.

The firm manages capital on behalf of institutional investors. It has offices in four locations and says it has pioneered flexible arrangements for the venture market for more than two decades. Its site notes that Goldman Sachs has completed an acquisition of the firm.

What Industry Ventures offers

• Seed and early-stage funds — supports small and emerging venture managers.
• Mid-stage investment — invests alongside established manager relationships in high-growth companies.
• Late-stage secondaries — buys venture assets, giving liquidity to shareholders and fund investors.
• Tech buyout — helps profitable venture-backed software companies to exit.

Who it works with

Fund managers, founders and institutions across the private technology ecosystem, from pre-seed to pre-IPO companies.

Key facts

• Founded: 2000
• Offices: four worldwide
• Track record: over 25 years