About Craft Ventures
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Sep 2026, Craft Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 278 companies, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A 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 $***** Seed round of Arceus Overall, Craft Ventures portfolio has seen 33 unicorns, 16 IPOs and 39 acquisitions including key companies like Uber, Slack and Facebook. A lot of funds co-invest with Craft Ventures, with names like Abstract Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Craft Ventures has team of 24 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 5 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Craft Ventures' List of Top Investments
Craft Ventures has a portfolio of 278 companies, including 33 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in StreetFair and Fingerprint.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, United Kingdom and 7 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by Craft Ventures:
1. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 167,388 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, InvestX and 192 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and project management. This platform facilitates messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to automate workflows and manage tasks. Users organize conversations into channels to coordinate projects and share information. The software includes tools for searching archives, managing user profiles, and implementing security protocols for data protection. Artificial intelligence features assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing automated agents to streamline routine work processes.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,615 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 69 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.77B
- Employee Count: 27,690 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Meritech and 121 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Employee Count: 3,913 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: HTIF, SeedFord Partners and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Employee Count: 72,846 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, 2020 Ventures and 167 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Craft Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Craft Ventures has invested in 278 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 24 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 27 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 18 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Arceus and most recent follow-on round was in GenHealth.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 9 | 9 | 18 |
2025 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
2024 | 23 | 6 | 29 |
2023 | 26 | 9 | 35 |
2022 | 34 | 15 | 49 |
2021 | 48 | 20 | 68 |
2020 | 25 | 8 | 33 |
2019 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Craft Ventures' Investments by Stage
Craft Ventures has made 84 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.7M, 80 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.68M and 26 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $51.2M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 84 |
Seed | 80 |
Series B | 26 |
Series C | 10 |
Series D | 2 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Craft Ventures' Investments by Sector
Craft Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Infrastructure and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 264 Tech companies, 214 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 203 Software companies and at least 132 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 145 |
High Tech | 41 |
FinTech | 35 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 32 |
Consumer | 31 |
Others | 190 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Craft Ventures' Investments by Geography
Craft Ventures has made most investments in United States (190), followed by Canada where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 190 |
Canada | 4 |
Anguilla | 1 |
Australia | 1 |
Brazil | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Craft Ventures' recent investments
Craft Ventures has made 18 investments in 2026 so far. Arceus and Noetive are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Craft Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 30, 2026 | United States | Seed | 9256 | [+1] | |
Sep 16, 2026 | United States | Seed | 9299 | [+7] | |
Sep 11, 2026 | Anguilla | Series A | 7108 | ||
Sep 02, 2026 | United States | Series C | 3065 | ||
Jul 20, 2026 | United States | Series C | 2561 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Craft Ventures' Portfolio
Craft Ventures has 33 unicorns in its portfolio - Horizon Three AI, Norm Ai, Allen Control Systems and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Horizon Three AI. It became a unicorn in 2026, 3 years after Craft Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Craft Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
60 | Cloud based pentesting platform | 2019 | San Francisco | Series E | axiukms | ||
59 | Provider of AI agents for legal and regulatory compliance workflows | 2023 | New York City | Series C | sizgkwi | ||
64 | Provider of counter-drone robotic gun systems for military | 2024 | Austin | Series B | wdzkwxu | ||
81 | Provider of AI-based internet-first brand of mattress and smart mattress covers | 2014 | New York City | Series D | {sfk{iy | ||
69 | Cloud based solutions for secure access control | 2019 | San Francisco | Series B | gpilezl |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Craft Ventures' Portfolio
16 of Craft Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B and BitGo got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $1.92B.Here are Craft Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 4364 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Oct 18, 2018 | Series B | 3660 | |
Feb 19, 2025 | Sep 25, 2019 | Seed | 7431 | |
Jan 11, 2024 | - | - | 4656 | |
Nov 18, 2022 | - | - | 3485 |
Acquired companies in Craft Ventures' Portfolio
39 companies from Craft Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Pando in Aug 2026 by Lattice for $*****.Here are Craft Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 19, 2026 | May 01, 2022 | Series A | 1066 | |
Jul 28, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Series B | 6272 | |
Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 10, 2020 | Series A | 1694 | |
Apr 29, 2026 | Oct 09, 2024 | Seed | 9811 | |
Dec 05, 2025 | Oct 2021 | Seed | 2793 |
Team profile of Craft Ventures
Craft Ventures has a team of 24 members including 12 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. Craft Ventures' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Craft Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Washington | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of Craft Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 1443 investors have co-invested in Craft Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Craft Ventures: Y Combinator, SV Angel and 422 others have invested in rounds before Craft Ventures. There are 33 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Craft Ventures and 5 companies where SV Angel has invested before Craft Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Craft Ventures: 561 investors entered a company along with Craft Ventures. These include investors like Abstract Ventures (9 companies).
- Invested after Craft Ventures: A total of 458 investors have invested in Craft Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Valor Equity Partners (7 companies), Tiger Global Management (7 companies) and Andreessen Horowitz (5 companies).
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