Lead Edge Capital

Lead Edge Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Mitchell Green, who began his career in venture at Bessemer Venture Partners. A ranking of New York venture investors, compiled from the views of other investors, included him.

The firm has backed companies that later left its portfolio through exits, among them Asana, Spotify and Uber. It has also invested in Benchling, Bird and Toast.

What Lead Edge Capital does

• Venture investment: funding for technology companies growing quickly.

• Persistent outreach: Green has said he approaches promising startups repeatedly, including those that first say no.

• Follow-on investing: it has also invested in Benchling, Bird and Toast.

Who it works with

The firm favours chief executives whose companies are already growing fast and who say they do not need outside money.

Key facts

• Founded: 2009
• Founder: Mitchell Green
• Exits: Asana, Spotify and Uber
• Investments: Benchling, Bird and Toast