Felicis

At Felicis, we back founders with the courage to build before success is obvious. Felicis means “fortunate” and while there’s a tremendous amount of luck involved in building a market-defining company, we believe luck is something you engineer through courage, imagination, and decisive action. In the early days, founders need a trusted partner who

Portfolio
16 companies
Tracked Valuation
$40B
Companies Valued
10 of 16
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Founded
2006
Team size
89

Investment focus

Felicis's portfolio on More Capital spans enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, hr & workforce. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California, United States. Of the 16 portfolio companies tracked here, 10 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $40B.

If your company is backed by Felicis

Employees at companies backed by Felicis 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 Felicis 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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Felicis portfolio companies

16 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 6 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Artificial Intelligence (3)

Enterprise Software (3)

HR & Workforce (2)

Cybersecurity (2)

Real Estate & PropTech (1)

Fintech (1)

Clean Energy & Climate (1)

Data & Analytics (1)

Insurance & Insurtech (1)

Aerospace & Defense (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Felicis 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.