Sierra Ventures

Sierra Ventures Overview

Sierra Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm, which invests globally with a focus on Next Generation Enterprise and Emerging Technologies. Sierra Ventures invests primarily in Seed and Series A rounds, and looking for proven product market fit, disruption in the market, and strong IP. The firm tends to lead investment rounds and reserve capital for follow on rounds to support its entrepreneurs as they grow. Sierra Ventures works closely with all of the entrepreneurs it invests in, guiding them with expertise and capital to help their companies grow and deliver on their promise. With over three decades of experience and over $2 billion of assets under management, Sierra has created a vast network of successful entrepreneurs, Fortune 1000 CXOs, operational executives, and deep domain experts, providing a platform for entrepreneurs around the world.

Latest News

Jul 18, 2019 · www.prnewswire.com

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Sierra Ventures Raises $215M for 12th Fund

Sierra Ventures has closed their twelfth investment fund, raising $215 million. The fund will focus on investing in early-stage Next Generation Enterprise and Emerging Technology companies. The interest in the fund was driven by the success of previous portfolio companies. Sierra Ventures also celebrates the 15th anniversary of their CXO Advisory Board, a consortium of Global 1000 IT executives.

Investment

Jan 7, 2016 · www.prnewswire.com

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Sierra Ventures Raises $170 Million For Fund XI

Sierra Ventures has closed their eleventh investment fund, raising $170 million. The fund will focus on investing in early-stage technology companies that can transform and disrupt industries and technologies. Sierra has extensive experience nurturing early-stage technology startups to rapid growth. Fund XI received strong commitments from existing limited partners and added a select few new investors, resulting in the increased fund size. The interest in Fund XI was driven by the initial success of Fund X portfolio companies, which achieved five successful exits. Sierra Ventures will continue to fund companies within the enterprise software, connected devices, and consumer marketplace sectors, while also exploring new emerging technology sectors.

Investment

Nov 19, 2015 · www.prnewswire.com

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Sierra Ventures Hires Jim Doehrman as Firm's First Operating Partner

Sierra Ventures has announced that Jim Doehrman has joined the firm as their first Operating Partner. Doehrman will be responsible for increasing portfolio companies value by delivering operational guidance and corporate development strategy to maximize company growth and profitability. He will also oversee Sierra Ventures finance, investor relations, back-office administration, and corporate marketing. Doehrman has over 30 years of experience as an operational and financial specialist, with a track record of successful mergers, acquisitions, and financing rounds. Sierra Ventures portfolio companies are experiencing high growth, and the addition of an Operating Partner ensures continued service excellence and scalability.

Management Changes

Mar 23, 2015 · www.prnewswire.com

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Sierra Ventures Adds Industry Veteran, Tim Stanley, As Partner To Expand Business Development

Sierra Ventures announces that Tim Stanley has joined the firm as a Partner, leading Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships and Programs. Stanley will work with Sierras entrepreneurs, investors, and the strategic partners that make up the Sierra Advisory Network. This move further strengthens Sierra Ventures ability to attract, invest, and cultivate the best early stage technology innovations and entrepreneurs.

Partners

May 15, 2014 · www.altassets.net

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Sierra Ventures raises 5m for latest fund AltAssets Private Equity News

Venture capital firm Sierra Ventures has closed its tenth fund, which is less than half the size of its previous fund.

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1400 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA, USA

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