About Sutton Capital
Sutton Capital is an accelerator and incubator program based in New York City, United States. With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 16 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, FinTech. As of Apr 2026, Sutton Capital has 3 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 3 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Carta, Klarna and Degreed. The program is backed by a team of 3 people who primarily support startups based in United States, Australia.
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Sutton Capital's List of Top Investments
Sutton Capital has a portfolio of 16 companies, including 3 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Carta and Klarna.Their portfolio spans across United States, Australia, Canada and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, High Tech and 10 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Sutton Capital:
1. Carta
Software-based equity management solutions. It offers features solutions for valuation, equity planning, transfer agents, electronic securities, scenario modeling, fund administration, portfolio data collection, and more. It offers solutions to multiple sectors including private companies, investors, and public companies. It also offers ESOP management solutions.
Key facts about Carta
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.16B
- Employee Count: 2,059 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, Meritech and 134 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Aug 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Klarna
Developer of an online platform for point-of-sale financing. It enables users to purchase products within the partnered merchant network and split the cost of the purchase from the stores into interest-free payments and also works in-store. It also enables users to make instalment payments by credit or debit cards on retail purchases, receive price changes, and deal alerts. Its mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Klarna
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $4.19B
- Employee Count: 4,616 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: TCV, equitywestsecurities.com and 129 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Degreed
Provider of a learning experience platform for workforce skill development. The platform offers tools for skill data analysis, personalized learning, and collaborative learning experiences. It helps organizations understand and build workforce skills. The platform provides resources for onboarding, upskilling, and reskilling. It also offers services to maximize the impact of learning initiatives.
Key facts about Degreed
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Pleasanton (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $367M
- Employee Count: 549 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, BYU Cougar Capital and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Apr 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Pipe
Online revenue-based financing marketplace for SaaS businesses. It offers a solution that connects businesses with investors for revenue-based financing. Businesses can integrate the accounting and ERP systems to the platform using APIs. The loan amount is based on the business data obtained from the system. It features integrations with existing payment tools and automated monthly statements.
Key facts about Pipe
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $332M
- Employee Count: 425 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Founders Circle Capital, Scale Up Venture Capital and 90 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 05, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Develops animal-free lab-grown meat. The company develops cell-based meat products from heritage cell lines that are directly sourced from farmers.
Key facts about Orbillion Bio
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Berkeley (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $15M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Seven Hound Ventures, Mindshift Capital and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 14, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Unicorns in Sutton Capital's Portfolio
Sutton Capital has 3 unicorns in its portfolio - Degreed, Pipe and Carta. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Degreed. It became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years before Sutton Capital first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Sutton Capital's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 | Provider of a learning experience platform for workforce skill development | 2012 | Pleasanton | Series D | zanared | ||
66 | Online revenue-based financing marketplace for SaaS businesses | 2019 | Los Angeles | Series C | vtkzfwv | ||
85 | Software-based equity management solutions | 2012 | San Francisco | Series G | ejumnqu |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Sutton Capital's Portfolio
1 of Sutton Capital's portfolio company became public - Klarna. It got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $15.1BHere are Sutton Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10, 2025 | - | - | 7646 |
Acquired companies in Sutton Capital's Portfolio
2 companies from Sutton Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Orbillion Bio in Oct 2025 by Fork & Good.Here are Sutton Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 30, 2025 | - | - | 1026 | |
Aug 22, 2023 | - | - | 2878 |
