BlueRun Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
1998
AUM
$1 400 M
Location
United States
Investor profile last updated: 25 January, 2022
Profile
BlueRun Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm with offices in the United States, Shanghai, Beijing, and Korea. BlueRun invests in information technology, mobile and consumer technologies, with an emphasis on early stage mobile opportunities.
BRV has invested in over 160 companies, with select exits from PayPal (acquired by eBay), Waze (acquired by Google), Topsy (acquired by Apple), Coupa (NASDAQ: COUP) and more.
In 2005, BlueRun changed its name from Nokia Venture Partners. While branded as Nokia Venture Partners, the firm helped to build emerging market leaders such as Airgo, Bitfone, Cornice, PayPal, Wavemarket and WiderThan.
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FAQs about BlueRun Ventures
Is BlueRun Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
BlueRun Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is BlueRun Ventures located?
BlueRun Ventures is located in United States.
When was BlueRun Ventures founded?
BlueRun Ventures was founded in 1998.
What sectors and industries does BlueRun Ventures invest in?
BlueRun Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Electronics, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, Software, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech.
What is BlueRun Ventures geographical focus of investments?
BlueRun Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does BlueRun Ventures typically invest in?
BlueRun Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of BlueRun Ventures investment?
BlueRun Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for BlueRun Ventures?
BlueRun Ventures has around $1 400m assets under management.
What are the contacts of BlueRun Ventures?
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