137 Ventures
VC
2011
$1 270 M
San Francisco, California, United States
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Investment Horizon
Investment Stage
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Profile
137 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The firm is led by a team of 23 professionals, including three partners, and is known for its innovative secondary investment structure. They focus on partnering with generational technology companies and their founders, offering a unique approach to investment that sets them apart in the industry.
The firm invests across various stages, including seed, early-stage, growth-stage, and later-stage companies, primarily in the technology sector. Their investment focus spans sectors such as fintech, transportation, e-commerce, and marketplaces, with a geographical emphasis on the United States, Canada, and Sweden. 137 Ventures manages several funds, including Fund IV with $220 million launched in 2019 and Fund V with $350 million launched in 2021.
Notable investments by 137 Ventures include Hermeus - aerospace technology, Cape - telecommunications services, Hadrian - aerospace technology, Northwood Space - aerospace technology, and Ramp - financial software. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative companies across diverse industries.
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137 Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Fund IV
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$220 M
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March 2019
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137 Ventures Fund V
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$350 M
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November 2021
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137 Ventures Founders Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
Energy
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$350 M
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April 2026
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137 Ventures Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Aerospace
AI
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$10-50 m
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$350 M
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May 2026
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