Battery Ventures

Battery invests in potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses in markets including application software, IT infrastructure technologies, consumer-internet and mobile services, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at stages ranging from seed to growth and private equity, and invests globally from offices

Portfolio
16 companies
Tracked Valuation
$54B
Companies Valued
15 of 16
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Founded
1983
Team size
234

Investment focus

Battery Ventures's portfolio on More Capital spans enterprise software, data & analytics, aerospace & defense, e-commerce & retail. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California, United States. Of the 16 portfolio companies tracked here, 15 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $54B.

If your company is backed by Battery Ventures

Employees at companies backed by Battery Ventures may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Battery Ventures typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Battery Ventures portfolio companies

16 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (7)

Data & Analytics (3)

Insurance & Insurtech (1)

E-Commerce & Retail (1)

Fintech (1)

Aerospace & Defense (1)

Consumer & Social (1)

Artificial Intelligence (1)

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Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Battery Ventures in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.