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 Apr 2026, Bloomberg Beta is an active investor, having invested in 159 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 Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Bluefish Labs Overall, Bloomberg Beta portfolio has seen 8 unicorns, 1 IPO and 43 acquisitions including key companies like Netlify, Flexport and MasterClass. A lot of funds co-invest with Bloomberg Beta, with names like True Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Bloomberg Beta has team of 4 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Deals in last 12 months
Bloomberg Beta's List of Top Investments
Bloomberg Beta has a portfolio of 159 companies, including 8 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Origami and Upwage.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, Israel and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 23 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: 182 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Menlo Ventures, Bond Capital and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. 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: 2,839 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Star Tech NG, Syren Capital Advisors and 117 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. 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: 797 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Harrison Metal, Fidelity Investments and 59 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Replit
Provider of a platform for developing and deploying applications with AI. The platform offers tools for automating workflows and creating agents. It provides design controls for application customization and full-stack infrastructure with built-in services. The platform also includes enterprise-grade security features and controls.
Key facts about Replit
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Foster City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $922M
- Employee Count: 406 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Qatar Investment Authority, G Squared and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 11, 2026, $*****
- 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: 623 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Lead Edge Capital, Cervin and 20 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 159 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 10 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 17 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Smack Technologies and most recent follow-on round was in Bluefish Labs.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2025 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
2024 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
2023 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
2022 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
2021 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
2020 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
2019 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
2018 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
2017 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Bloomberg Beta's Investments by Stage
Bloomberg Beta has made 93 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.81M, 48 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $12.3M and 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $44.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 93 |
Series A | 48 |
Series B | 5 |
Conventional Debt | 1 |
PE | 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 140 Tech companies, 123 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 115 Software companies and at least 72 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 101 |
High Tech | 38 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 34 |
Consumer | 23 |
Vertical SaaS | 18 |
Others | 103 |
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 (140), followed by Canada where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 140 |
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 5 investments in 2026 so far. Bluefish Labs and Stedi 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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Apr 14, 2026 | United States | Series B | 9885 | [+7] | |
Mar 24, 2026 | United States | Series C | 6970 | [+8] | |
Mar 02, 2026 | United States | Series A | 8911 | [+8] | |
Feb 26, 2026 | United States | Series A | 8269 | ||
Jan 08, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7967 | [+4] |
Unicorns in Bloomberg Beta's Portfolio
Bloomberg Beta has 8 unicorns in its portfolio - Lambda AI, Replit, Netlify and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Lambda AI. It became a unicorn in 2024, 2 years after 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57 | Provider of supercomputers, clusters, and instances for artificial intelligence development | 2012 | San Jose | Series E | tfirail | ||
76 | Provider of a platform for developing and deploying applications with AI | 2016 | Foster City | Series D | ufnbpxk | ||
85 | Provider of a platform for web application development and deployment | 2013 | San Francisco | Series D | khmbhce | ||
68 | Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications | 2015 | San Diego | Series G | ssgropa | ||
75 | Provider of platform for feature flags, experimentation, and AI configuration | 2014 | Oakland | Series D | sb{kqer |
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 | 5673 |
Acquired companies in Bloomberg Beta's Portfolio
43 companies from Bloomberg Beta's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were StrongDM in Jan 2026 by DELinea.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 | 2337 | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 12, 2022 | Series D | 6986 | |
Oct 09, 2025 | Mar 02, 2016 | Series A | 6966 | |
Sep 17, 2025 | May 05, 2016 | Seed | 9671 | |
Mar 04, 2025 | May 31, 2018 | Series A | 1217 |
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, 1050 investors have co-invested in Bloomberg Beta's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Bloomberg Beta: Y Combinator, Alchemist Accelerator and 113 others have invested in rounds before Bloomberg Beta. There are 7 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: 483 investors entered a company along with Bloomberg Beta. These include investors like True Ventures (7 companies).
- Invested after Bloomberg Beta: A total of 452 investors have invested in Bloomberg Beta's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Andreessen Horowitz (6 companies), Insight Partners (6 companies) and Coatue (5 companies).
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