About DST Global
DST Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based out of Cayman Islands. As of Oct 2026, DST Global is an active investor, having invested in 236 companies, with 29 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series C round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Sabi Overall, DST Global portfolio has seen 72 unicorns, 27 IPOs and 39 acquisitions including key companies like Robinhood, Nubank and Flipkart. A lot of funds co-invest with DST Global, with names like Tiger Global Management sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. DST Global has team of 27 people including 13 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series C & 10 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Unicorns
DST Global's List of Top Investments
DST Global has a portfolio of 236 companies, including 72 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in OpenEvidence and Wish Shopping.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, India and 30 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 33 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series C and 10 more. Here is the list of top investments by DST Global:
1. Robinhood
Broker-based online trading and investment platform. It offers tools for building investment strategies and tracking market trends. It facilitates trading in stocks, funds, options, and crypto assets. Expert-managed portfolios are available, providing market insights and investment adjustments. The company also provides educational resources to improve investor knowledge.
Key facts about Robinhood
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.58B
- Employee Count: 4,841 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, ADS Ventures and 155 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Nubank
Provider of digital banking services, including credit cards and accounts. It offers various financial solutions through its application. These solutions include tools for managing money and protecting finances. The company focuses on providing accessible and straightforward banking experiences.
Key facts about Nubank
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 12,989 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Berkshire Hathaway, Harvest Growth Capital and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jun 08, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Flipkart
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries. The business provides an array of items such as mobile devices, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. Customers can also find clothing, footwear, beauty products, and home furnishings. Additionally, the retailer offers grocery items, baby care products, and sports equipment.
Key facts about Flipkart
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Employee Count: 18,938 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, SeedFord Partners and 121 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Swiggy
Online platform that enables users to order food, groceries, and dining‑out options. It coordinates pickup and delivery services for a wide range of restaurants and retail partners.
Key facts about Swiggy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.42B
- Employee Count: 4,488 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Harmony Partners, HDFC Mutual Fund and 88 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. DoorDash
Platform facilitating fast, same-day delivery of food, grocery and retail essentials from local stores and restaurants to consumers. The platform allows customers to discover local, on-demand delivery or pickup from restaurants, nearby grocery stores. The application is available on the iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about DoorDash
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.5B
- Employee Count: 83,649 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Founders Circle Capital, Owl Rock and 57 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Jun 18, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
DST Global's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
DST Global has invested in 239 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 17 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 28 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 29 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Sabi and most recent follow-on round was in Mistral AI.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 24 | 5 | 29 |
2025 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
2024 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
2023 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
2022 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
2021 | 44 | 23 | 67 |
2020 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
2019 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
2018 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
2017 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
DST Global's Investments by Stage
DST Global has made 54 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $47.1M, 52 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $205M and 45 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $160M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 54 |
Series C | 52 |
Series B | 45 |
Series D | 28 |
Seed | 17 |
Others | 26 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DST Global's Investments by Sector
DST Global has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Retail and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 226 Tech companies, 132 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 129 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 118 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 91 |
Enterprise Applications | 84 |
FinTech | 67 |
Retail | 41 |
High Tech | 33 |
Others | 247 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DST Global's Investments by Geography
DST Global has made most investments in United States (82), followed by China where it has made 29 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 82 |
China | 29 |
India | 26 |
United Kingdom | 13 |
France | 11 |
Others | 62 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DST Global's recent investments
DST Global has made 29 investments in 2026 so far. Sabi and Clay are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by DST Global:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 09, 2026 | United States | Seed | 4877 | [+5] | |
Sep 09, 2026 | United States | Series D | 4970 | [+9] | |
Sep 08, 2026 | France | Series D | 7522 | [+21] | |
Sep 02, 2026 | Belgium | Series A | 4314 | [+3] | |
Aug 17, 2026 | United States | Series B | 6195 | [+17] |
Unicorns in DST Global's Portfolio
DST Global has 72 unicorns in its portfolio - CADDi, Proxima Fusion, Ineffable and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is CADDi. It became a unicorn in 2026, 5 years after DST Global first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in DST Global's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Provides procurement and manufacturing services for sheet metal, machining, framing, and plastics | 2017 | Chicago | Series D | wqfpcgs | ||
62 | Developer of fusion power plants | 2023 | Munich | Series A | mnibhuq | ||
51 | Developer of reinforcement learning algorithms for creating autonomous superintelligent systems | 2025 | London | Seed | nctkepg | ||
63 | Provider of an AI platform for incident resolution and cost optimization | 2024 | San Francisco | Series A | cmocsft | ||
63 | Platform offering cloud security software | 2022 | Ghent | Series B | hffzsz{ |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in DST Global's Portfolio
27 of DST Global's portfolio companies have become public. Shiprocket got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Aug 2026 at marketcap of $742M and Figure got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $4.34B.Here are DST Global's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 19, 2026 | Feb 07, 2021 | Series C | 9543 | |
Sep 11, 2025 | May 20, 2021 | Series D | 9382 | |
Sep 10, 2025 | Dec 08, 2011 | Series C | 9918 | |
Jun 12, 2025 | Mar 05, 2019 | Series D | 2067 | |
Nov 13, 2024 | Jun 05, 2015 | Series B | 9543 |
Acquired companies in DST Global's Portfolio
39 companies from DST Global's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Instacart in Oct 2026 by DoorDash for $*****.Here are DST Global's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 29, 2026 | Jun 11, 2020 | Series F | 6908 | |
Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 27, 2020 | Series E | 5227 | |
Sep 29, 2026 | Feb 05, 2021 | Series A | 2038 | |
Sep 01, 2026 | Sep 18, 2025 | Series A | 3018 | |
Jul 16, 2026 | Mar 24, 2014 | Series B | 3216 |
Team profile of DST Global
DST Global has a team of 27 members including 13 Partners and 10 Principals located in United States, China and 2 more locations. DST Global's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in DST Global:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Partner | Beijing | - | - | |
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - |
Co-investors of DST Global
Over the past 20 years, 2939 investors have co-invested in DST Global's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before DST Global: Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 1168 others have invested in rounds before DST Global. There are 23 companies where Y Combinator has invested before DST Global and 18 companies where Andreessen Horowitz has invested before DST Global.
- Top Co-investors of DST Global: 655 investors entered a company along with DST Global. These include investors like Tiger Global Management (17 companies).
- Invested after DST Global: A total of 1114 investors have invested in DST Global's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (17 companies), Baillie Gifford (15 companies) and Tiger Global Management (14 companies).
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