Thrive Capital
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2009
AUM
$2 300 M
Location
United States
Investor profile last updated: 05 August, 2020
Profile
Thrive Capital is a venture capital investment firm focused on internet and software investments. Since its founding, Thrive has raised from institutional investors, including Princeton University, Wellcome Trust, and Hall Capital. According to a profile in Forbes, Thrive was one of three firms (joining Sequoia Capital and Greylock Partners) to invest in Instagram's $50 million Series B round at a valuation of $500 million. Forbes wrote that after Instagram sold to Facebook, "Thrive had doubled its money in 72 hours.
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FAQs about Thrive Capital
Is Thrive Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Thrive Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Thrive Capital located?
Thrive Capital is located in United States.
When was Thrive Capital founded?
Thrive Capital was founded in 2009.
What sectors and industries does Thrive Capital invest in?
Thrive Capital invests in companies and startups in Internet and Web Services, Other, SaaS, Software.
What is Thrive Capital geographical focus of investments?
Thrive Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Thrive Capital typically invest in?
Thrive Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Thrive Capital investment?
Thrive Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Thrive Capital?
Thrive Capital has around $2 300m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Thrive Capital?
Thrive Capital can be reached through its website thrivecap.com, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is info@thrivecap.com. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Thrive Capital — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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