About BootUp Ventures
BootUp Ventures, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in Menlo Park, United States. With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 37 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, BootUp Ventures has witnessed 7 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Unravel Data, PNC and MariaDB. The program is backed by a team of 6 people who primarily support startups based in United States, Australia.
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Menlo Park, United States
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BootUp Ventures' List of Top Investments
BootUp Ventures has a portfolio of 37 companies. Their most notable investments include Unravel Data and PNC.Their portfolio spans across United States, Australia, China and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure and 19 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by BootUp Ventures:1. Unravel Data
Provider of AI-native data observability platform for modern data environments. The platform offers automated agents that surface insights, guide decisions, and accelerate problem-solving across pipelines and infrastructure. It helps improve performance, ensure reliability, and optimize spending. The platform integrates with existing tools to automate processes and recommends actions to achieve desired outcomes.
Key facts about Unravel Data
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $108M
- Employee Count: 104 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Harmony Venture Partners and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 27, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. PNC
PNC Financial Services Group is a commercial bank and provides loan and mezzanine financing to the institutions. The company is engaged in the provision of financial services, retail and business banking, residential mortgage banking, corporate banking, real estate finance & asset-backed lending, wealth management, and asset management. The company has operations in the United States. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $23.54B and a net profit of $6.04B.
Key facts about PNC
- Founded Year: 1845
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 63,649 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: BootUp Ventures
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 2012, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. MariaDB
Provider of dbaas platform for enterprises. It enables transactional applications to retain historical data and leverage real-time analytics to provide customers with information and insights. The platform supports transactional, analytical, and mixed workloads for relational and json data models. It supports columnar, distributed, MPP storage.
Key facts about MariaDB
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $237M
- Employee Count: 399 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, ServiceNow and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 31, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. RWE
Provider of renewable and conventional energy solutions. Operations include the generation of electricity through wind, solar, biomass, and hydroelectric power sources. The business also manages gas and thermal power generation assets while developing storage technologies and hydrogen infrastructure. Services encompass the production, supply, and trading of energy to support industrial and residential requirements. Technical activities focus on the maintenance of power plants and the advancement of sustainable energy systems.
Key facts about RWE
- Founded Year: 1898
- Location: Essen (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 19,345 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Qatar Investment Authority and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jun 27, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. SynergySuite
AI-powered restaurant management software for streamlined operations and increased profitability. This is a comprehensive, module-based platform designed to optimize back-of-house operations for restaurants, pubs, and multi-unit franchises. The software offers a suite of tools including AI ordering and forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, labor and scheduling, reporting and analytics, operations, food safety, cash management, and HR. It provides real-time data, automated insights, and mobile apps to empower teams and improve efficiency across all locations. The platform is translatable and localized for global solutions, helping businesses predict smarter, operate faster, and waste less. It integrates with existing POS, payroll, and HR systems to unify operations and empower teams with a single source of truth. This is a SaaS solution that simplifies complex tasks, ensures compliance, and drives data-driven decisions to grow your business.
Key facts about SynergySuite
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $28.6M
- Employee Count: 89 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Oyster Capital, First Analysis and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in BootUp Ventures' Portfolio
1 of BootUp Ventures' portfolio company became public - RWE. It got listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA), in Jan 1922.Here are BootUp Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Filter this listCompany | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 12, 1922 | - | - | 1158 |
Acquired companies in BootUp Ventures' Portfolio
6 companies from BootUp Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was MariaDB in Sep 2024 by K1 Investment Management for $*****.Here are BootUp Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10, 2024 | - | - | 6175 | |
Dec 26, 2021 | - | - | 1508 | |
Sep 09, 2021 | - | - | 9667 | |
Sep 21, 2020 | - | - | 8344 | |
Apr 15, 2019 | - | - | 9260 |
Team profile of BootUp Ventures
BootUp Ventures has a team of 6 members including 3 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. BootUp Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in BootUp Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Partner | Miami | - | ||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Principal | Menlo Park | - | ||
Principal | Menlo Park | - |
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