About Abstract Ventures
Abstract Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Sep 2026, Abstract Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 196 companies, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of OuterSignal Overall, Abstract Ventures portfolio has seen 10 unicorns, 1 IPO and 31 acquisitions including key companies like Rippling, Brigit and Polymarket. A lot of funds co-invest with Abstract Ventures, with names like Andreessen Horowitz sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Abstract Ventures has team of 5 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Deals in last 12 months
Abstract Ventures' List of Top Investments
Abstract Ventures has a portfolio of 196 companies, including 10 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Grit and Starlight.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, India and 11 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 32 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Abstract Ventures:
1. Ripple
Provider of blockchain and financial infrastructure solutions for cross-border payments and digital asset custody. The company offers payments, custody, and stablecoin solutions. These solutions enable the integration of blockchain and digital assets. The company aims to provide a simple, secure, and compliant way to modernize financial infrastructure.
Key facts about Ripple
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $853M
- Employee Count: 2,261 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, 27th Street Capital and 107 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Rippling
Cloud-based suite solution for HR management. It offers automated onboarding and offboarding solution for the organizations. The product is an employee management software solution with features such as payroll administration, employee benefits management, headcount planning, feedback surveys, shift scheduling, learning management and more. It also offer products such as workflow studio, reporting analytics, policies management and more. It is a tool available on the subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about Rippling
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.85B
- Employee Count: 7,844 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, GIC and 72 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, May 09, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Solana
Developer of enterprise infrastructure for issuing assets and digital payments. This platform provides application programming interfaces and tools for tokenization, payment orchestration, and financial transaction settlement. It supports the creation of stablecoins and real-world assets, enabling institutions to facilitate cross-border money transfers and compliant on-chain financial operations. The technology stack includes resources for building decentralized applications, managing network data, and integrating automated agent workflows for various commercial use cases.
Key facts about Solana
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $374M
- Employee Count: 589 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: World Capital Holdings Group, Foundation Capital and 95 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 09, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Brave
Developer of a browser and search engine focused on privacy. The browser blocks third-party ads and trackers, offering faster webpage loading and data savings. It provides built-in security features enabled by default, including protection against fingerprinting. The search engine delivers results from its own index without profiling users.
Key facts about Brave
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $7M
- Employee Count: 382 as on Oct 31, 2026
- Investors: Foundation Capital, Rising Tide Fund and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 01, 2016, $*****
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5. AvantStay
Online platform for booking rental homes and villas, primarily for group travel. The platform enables users to search, compare & book vacation rentals after providing relevant details. It also incorporates keyless entry solutions for its properties.
Key facts about AvantStay
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $737M
- Employee Count: 448 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Zeno Ventures, Pac-West Telecomm and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 03, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Abstract Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Abstract Ventures has invested in 196 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 15 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 18 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in OuterSignal and most recent follow-on round was in Revel.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2025 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
2024 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
2023 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
2022 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
2021 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
2020 | 21 | 3 | 24 |
2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
2018 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
2017 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
Abstract Ventures' Investments by Stage
Abstract Ventures has made 85 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $5.68M, 57 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.8M and 9 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $32M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 85 |
Series A | 57 |
Series B | 9 |
Series C | 2 |
Series D | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Abstract Ventures' Investments by Sector
Abstract Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, High Tech, Consumer and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 183 Tech companies, 145 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 133 Software companies and at least 66 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 91 |
FinTech | 42 |
High Tech | 39 |
Consumer | 25 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 21 |
Others | 159 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Abstract Ventures' Investments by Geography
Abstract Ventures has made most investments in United States (137), followed by India where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 137 |
India | 3 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
Brazil | 2 |
Canada | 2 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Abstract Ventures' recent investments
Abstract Ventures has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. OuterSignal and Atum are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Abstract Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 30, 2026 | - | Series A | 9268 | [+15] | |
Sep 22, 2026 | United States | Series B | 3750 | [+5] | |
Aug 03, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6848 | [+4] | |
Apr 16, 2026 | United States | Series C | 9642 | [+6] | |
Feb 26, 2026 | United States | Series B | 4881 | [+4] |
Unicorns in Abstract Ventures' Portfolio
Abstract Ventures has 10 unicorns in its portfolio - Socket, Factory, WorkOS and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Socket. It became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after Abstract Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Abstract Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 | Provider of a platform offering JavaScript security solutions | 2020 | Stanford | Series C | zisktuz | ||
70 | Developer of artificial intelligence solutions for industrial automation and optimization | 2023 | San Francisco | Series D | jlblkfk | ||
71 | Cloud based solutions for secure access control | 2019 | San Francisco | Series C | xelkrpd | ||
51 | Developer of software platforms for hardware system control and testing | 2024 | San Francisco | Series B | pmvavdr | ||
56 | Internet-first stock broker | 2015 | San Mateo | Series D | iqpalsg |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Abstract Ventures' Portfolio
1 of Abstract Ventures' portfolio company became public - Hippo. It got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Jan 2021.Here are Abstract Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 15, 2021 | Jul 24, 2019 | Series D | 9521 |
Acquired companies in Abstract Ventures' Portfolio
31 companies from Abstract Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Thirddimension.ai in Oct 2026 by Rivian for $*****.Here are Abstract Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 08, 2024 | Seed | 7894 | |
Sep 15, 2026 | 2024 | Seed | 9906 | |
Sep 08, 2026 | Sep 12, 2023 | Seed | 1249 | |
Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 | Seed | 1111 | |
Dec 10, 2025 | - | - | 7825 |
Team profile of Abstract Ventures
Abstract Ventures has a team of 5 members including 5 Partners located in United States. Abstract Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Abstract Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of Abstract Ventures
Over the past 10 years, 1398 investors have co-invested in Abstract Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Abstract Ventures: Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 237 others have invested in rounds before Abstract Ventures. There are 11 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Abstract Ventures and 5 companies where Andreessen Horowitz has invested before Abstract Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Abstract Ventures: 697 investors entered a company along with Abstract Ventures. These include investors like Andreessen Horowitz (15 companies).
- Invested after Abstract Ventures: A total of 462 investors have invested in Abstract Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Abstract (6 companies), Craft Ventures (5 companies) and Tiger Global Management (4 companies).
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