About Bryant Stibel
Bryant Stibel is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of Los Angeles, United States. As of Jun 2021, Bryant Stibel has invested in 66 companies. 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 Consumer and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Post IPO round of Life360 Overall, Bryant Stibel portfolio has seen 7 unicorns, 14 IPOs and 30 acquisitions including key companies like Rover, Klarna and Scopely. A lot of funds co-invest with Bryant Stibel, with names like Permira sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Bryant Stibel has team of 8 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series D, Seed & 6 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Bryant Stibel's List of Top Investments
Bryant Stibel has a portfolio of 66 companies, including 7 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Epic Games and Revenue.io.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, China and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Series D, Seed and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by Bryant Stibel:
1. Rover
App-based pet sitting marketplace. The platform connects dog owners with dog sitters who look after pets at owners own homes. It allows users to find other pet-care service providers and book using the platform by making an online payment. Its service offerings include dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, pet grooming, and more. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Rover
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Olympia (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $409M
- Employee Count: 11,837 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, K2 Global and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, May 24, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
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: 4,636 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, equitywestsecurities.com and 138 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Scopely
Developer of interactive entertainment and video games across multiple platforms. The company creates, publishes, and operates immersive games. It utilizes a technology platform to support a diversified portfolio in the games industry. The company focuses on building long-lasting game experiences.
Key facts about Scopely
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Culver City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: £1M - £10M as on Dec 31, 2021
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.02B
- Employee Count: 3,861 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: InvestX, K2 Global and 70 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Oct 28, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Life360
Mobile app connecting family members and close friends. It enables users to view the location of their family members on a map, communicate with them, and receive alerts. Users can organise their friends by creating circles. The application offers real-time GPS tracking and driving info of the family members. It also provides a paid premium version with additional features. The app is available for Android and iOS.
Key facts about Life360
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $89.7M
- Employee Count: 856 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Accel, Maven Ventures and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Epic Games
Digital distribution platform for desktop PC games. It offers a range of titles, including free games, mods, and DLC content. The platform features a user-friendly interface for accessing and downloading games. The company also provides online services, such as account management and support, for users and game developers.
Key facts about Epic Games
- Founded Year: 1991
- Location: Cary (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $8.13B
- Employee Count: 11,922 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Avitas Capital and 82 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 07, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Bryant Stibel's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Bryant Stibel has invested in 66 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Life360 and most recent follow-on round was in HouseCanary.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Bryant Stibel's Investments by Stage
Bryant Stibel is primarily an Late Stage Investor investor majorly investing in Series D (7) rounds where average round size is $2.18B, Seed (5) rounds where average round size is $0 and Series C (3) rounds where average round size is $595M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series D | 7 |
Seed | 5 |
Series C | 3 |
Unattributed | 3 |
Series B | 2 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bryant Stibel's Investments by Sector
Bryant Stibel has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail and Consumer Goods. Notably, it has invested in 56 Tech companies, 38 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 32 Software companies and at least 29 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 9 |
Enterprise Applications | 9 |
High Tech | 6 |
Retail | 6 |
Consumer Goods | 3 |
Others | 17 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bryant Stibel's Investments by Geography
Bryant Stibel has made most investments in United States (17), followed by Germany where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 17 |
Germany | 2 |
China | 1 |
France | 1 |
Netherlands | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bryant Stibel's recent investments
Bryant Stibel has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Bryant Stibel:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 29, 2021 | United States | Post IPO | 9687 | [+4] | |
2021 | United States | Series D | 8774 | - | |
2021 | Switzerland | Series D | 2268 | - | |
Dec 07, 2020 | Netherlands | Series D | 9673 | [+1] | |
Nov 20, 2020 | China | Series D | 8867 | - |
Unicorns in Bryant Stibel's Portfolio
Bryant Stibel has 7 unicorns in its portfolio - Sysdig, Fullstory, G2 and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Sysdig. It became a unicorn in 2021, 4 years before Bryant Stibel first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Bryant Stibel's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 | Provider of cloud security platform delivering threat detection and response | 2013 | Davis | Series G | em{udup | ||
71 | Provider of behavioral data analytics platform with AI-driven insights and automations | 2014 | Atlanta | Series D | ihdmicm | ||
79 | Platform for users to share business software reviews | 2012 | Chicago | Series D | nuhhsvz | ||
66 | Cloud-based e-commerce suite solutions for marketplace businesses | 2012 | Paris | Series E | hjilapk | ||
71 | Developer of an online platform for indoor cycling and running | 2014 | Long Beach | Series C | cjwqizp |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Bryant Stibel's Portfolio
14 of Bryant Stibel's portfolio companies have become public. Klarna got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $15.1B and Surf Air got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $982M.Here are Bryant Stibel's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10, 2025 | - | - | 3710 | |
Jul 27, 2023 | - | - | 7596 | |
Jan 27, 2022 | - | - | 2884 | |
Jun 30, 2021 | - | - | 8698 | |
Jun 23, 2021 | Nov 20, 2020 | Series D | 1305 |
Acquired companies in Bryant Stibel's Portfolio
30 companies from Bryant Stibel's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was iZotope in Jul 2026 by Boris FX for $*****.Here are Bryant Stibel's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 02, 2026 | - | - | 2281 | |
May 08, 2026 | - | - | 5761 | |
Jan 08, 2026 | - | - | 8672 | |
Oct 27, 2025 | 2021 | Series D | 1186 | |
Mar 24, 2025 | - | - | 1508 |
Team profile of Bryant Stibel
Bryant Stibel has a team of 8 members including 3 Partners and 1 Principal located in United States. Bryant Stibel's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Bryant Stibel:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Bellevue | - | ||
Partner | Malibu | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Principal | Malibu | - |
Co-investors of Bryant Stibel
Over the past 13 years, 191 investors have co-invested in Bryant Stibel's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Bryant Stibel: Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel and 103 others have invested in rounds before Bryant Stibel. There are 2 companies where Bessemer Venture Partners has invested before Bryant Stibel and 2 companies where Accel has invested before Bryant Stibel.
- Top Co-investors of Bryant Stibel: 28 investors entered a company along with Bryant Stibel. These include investors like Permira (4 companies).
- Invested after Bryant Stibel: A total of 58 investors have invested in Bryant Stibel's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Fidelity Investments (2 companies), Baillie Gifford (2 companies) and BlackRock (2 companies).
Recent News related to Bryant Stibel
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Family App Life360 Announces $2.1m Investment Round From Celebs And InfluencersTechCrunch+•Jun 29, 2021•Life360, Bryant Stibel
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Tile finds another $45M to expand its item-tracking devices and platformTechCrunch+•Jul 24, 2019•Tile, Francisco Partners, Notable Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and 3 others
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RingDNA Raises $30 Million In Growth CapitalPR Newswire•Nov 01, 2018•RingDNA, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Palisades Growth Capital, Bryant Stibel
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HouseCanary, With Co-Founder In San Antonio, Raises $33MTexasTechPulse•Jan 13, 2017•HouseCanary, Basepoint Ventures, Bryant Stibel, Raven Ventures and 2 others
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VIPKID nabs $100M to link Chinese kids with native speakers to learn EnglishTechCrunch+•Aug 04, 2016•VIPKid, Yunfeng Capital, Alibaba, Sequoia Capital and 2 others
