About Bloomberg Beta
Bloomberg Beta is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Sep 2026, Bloomberg Beta is an active investor, having invested in 164 companies, with 9 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 Enterprise Infrastructure. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series D round of Clay Overall, Bloomberg Beta portfolio has seen 9 unicorns, 1 IPO and 44 acquisitions including key companies like Netlify, MasterClass and Replit. A lot of funds co-invest with Bloomberg Beta, with names like Andreessen Horowitz sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Bloomberg Beta has team of 4 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Soonicorns
Bloomberg Beta's List of Top Investments
Bloomberg Beta has a portfolio of 164 companies, including 9 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Rill and Origami.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, Israel and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Bloomberg Beta:
1. Netlify
Provider of a platform for web application development and deployment. It offers tools for building, deploying, and scaling web applications. The platform includes features such as serverless functions, data storage, and image optimization. It supports various frameworks and integrates with development tools.
Key facts about Netlify
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $212M
- Employee Count: 205 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Northgate Capital, EQT and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. MasterClass
MasterClass provides online courses delivered by celebrity experts. The company offers courses in writing, acting, singing, photography, and more. It offers video content, a class workbook, interactive assignments, and community activities. It has a subscription-based revenue model and it is accessible through mobile and the web. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about MasterClass
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $461M
- Employee Count: 809 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Harrison Metal, Fidelity Investments and 62 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Replit
AI platform to build apps, websites, and software instantly. It enables users to create, deploy, and scale apps, websites, and software using natural language, with built-in tools for design, databases, hosting, collaboration, and integrations.
Key facts about Replit
4. Flexport
Provider of end-to-end supply chain logistics platform. It offers ocean and air freight, trucking, and fulfillment services. The platform provides real-time shipment tracking and management tools, including customs brokerage and trade finance options. It also includes features for order management, buyer consolidation, and carbon control. The platform integrates with various e-commerce and retail partners, facilitating seamless omnichannel selling. The company aims to streamline the entire supply chain process from origin to customer delivery.
Key facts about Flexport
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $2.5B
- Employee Count: 2,965 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Star Tech NG, K2 Global and 121 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. LaunchDarkly
Provider of platform for feature flags, experimentation, and AI configuration. It offers tools for feature lifecycle management, governance, and automation. The platform provides integrations, documentation, and support resources. It helps developers to release features, observe performance, and iterate based on data.
Key facts about LaunchDarkly
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Oakland (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $330M
- Employee Count: 676 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Redpoint Ventures, Lead Edge Capital and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 10, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Bloomberg Beta's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Bloomberg Beta has invested in 164 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 10 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 19 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 10 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Clay and most recent follow-on round was in Skan Technologies.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 6 | 4 | 10 |
2025 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
2024 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
2023 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
2022 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
2021 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
2020 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
2019 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
2018 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
2017 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Bloomberg Beta's Investments by Stage
Bloomberg Beta has made 94 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.85M, 51 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $12.7M and 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $45M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 94 |
Series A | 51 |
Series B | 5 |
Series D | 2 |
Conventional Debt | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bloomberg Beta's Investments by Sector
Bloomberg Beta has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure, Consumer and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 146 Tech companies, 128 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 121 Software companies and at least 77 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 110 |
High Tech | 36 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 35 |
Consumer | 20 |
Vertical SaaS | 20 |
Others | 104 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bloomberg Beta's Investments by Geography
Bloomberg Beta has made most investments in United States (144), followed by Canada where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 144 |
Canada | 3 |
Israel | 2 |
United Kingdom | 2 |
China | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bloomberg Beta's recent investments
Bloomberg Beta has made 10 investments in 2026 so far. Clay and Vals AI are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Bloomberg Beta:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 09, 2026 | United States | Series D | 8988 | [+9] | |
Aug 13, 2026 | United States | Series A | 5136 | [+3] | |
Aug 12, 2026 | United States | Series C | 7179 | [+4] | |
Jul 28, 2026 | - | Seed | 4553 | [+2] | |
Apr 14, 2026 | United States | Series B | 5727 | [+7] |
Unicorns in Bloomberg Beta's Portfolio
Bloomberg Beta has 9 unicorns in its portfolio - Clay, Lambda AI, Replit and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Clay. It became a unicorn in 2025, 1 years before Bloomberg Beta first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Bloomberg Beta's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | AI and cloud based lead management and contact dataset provider | 2017 | New York | Series D | kdkpvi{ | ||
62 | Provider of supercomputers, clusters, and instances for artificial intelligence development | 2012 | San Jose | Series E | sgwsaas | ||
77 | AI platform to build apps, websites, and software instantly | 2016 | Foster City | Series D | uahkwfg | ||
85 | Provider of a platform for web application development and deployment | 2013 | San Francisco | Series D | caybyye | ||
70 | Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications | 2015 | San Diego | Series G | vqephy{ |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Bloomberg Beta's Portfolio
1 of Bloomberg Beta's portfolio company became public - Rigetti Computing. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2022.Here are Bloomberg Beta's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 02, 2022 | Mar 28, 2017 | Series A | 6553 |
Acquired companies in Bloomberg Beta's Portfolio
44 companies from Bloomberg Beta's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was StrongDM in Jan 2026 by DELinea for $*****.Here are Bloomberg Beta's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 08, 2015 | Seed | 9262 | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 12, 2022 | Series D | 4646 | |
Oct 09, 2025 | Mar 02, 2016 | Series A | 4609 | |
Sep 17, 2025 | May 05, 2016 | Seed | 6469 | |
Mar 04, 2025 | May 31, 2018 | Series A | 5021 |
Team profile of Bloomberg Beta
Bloomberg Beta has a team of 4 members including 1 Partner and 2 Principals located in United States. Bloomberg Beta's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Bloomberg Beta:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | New York | - |
Co-investors of Bloomberg Beta
Over the past 13 years, 1079 investors have co-invested in Bloomberg Beta's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Bloomberg Beta: Y Combinator, Alchemist Accelerator and 122 others have invested in rounds before Bloomberg Beta. There are 8 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Bloomberg Beta and 3 companies where Alchemist Accelerator has invested before Bloomberg Beta.
- Top Co-investors of Bloomberg Beta: 491 investors entered a company along with Bloomberg Beta. These include investors like Andreessen Horowitz (7 companies).
- Invested after Bloomberg Beta: A total of 464 investors have invested in Bloomberg Beta's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Andreessen Horowitz (6 companies), Insight Partners (6 companies) and Coatue (4 companies).
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