About DST Global
DST Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based out of Menlo Park, United States. As of Apr 2026, DST Global is an active investor, having invested in 223 companies, with 27 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 FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Resolve.ai Overall, DST Global portfolio has seen 66 unicorns, 27 IPOs and 31 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, 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 53 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series C, Series A & 8 more
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
DST Global's List of Top Investments
DST Global has a portfolio of 223 companies, including 66 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Matrixport and Fazz.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, India and 30 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech and 30 other sectors, across stages such as Series C, Series A and 8 more. Here is the list of top investments by DST Global:
1. Slack
Provider of cloud-based team communication and collaboration platform. The platform organizes conversations into searchable channels and direct messages, supports voice and video calls, file sharing, and threaded discussions. It integrates with a broad range of third-party applications and automates workflows through bots and scripting tools. The system enables users to create workspaces for topic- or project-specific communication and provides enterprise-grade security, access controls, and administrative tools. It also incorporates AI-powered search, message summarization, and automation agents to enhance productivity and streamline team coordination.
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: 2,949 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, TDM Growth Partners and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
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: €46.6B as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 11,551 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: TCV, 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: ₹83,100Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Employee Count: 15,025 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Kaplan Group Investments, Helion Venture Partners and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. 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: $11.1B as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.95B
- Employee Count: 69,846 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Silver Lake and 153 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Swiggy
Operator of an online platform for ordering food and groceries. The platform allows users to discover restaurants and order meals. It also provides a service for ordering groceries online. The platform also offers corporate services and partnership opportunities. The platform uses tech for order tracking, payments, and customer communication.
Key facts about Swiggy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹15,600Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.62B
- Employee Count: 5,263 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Invesco Mutual Fund and 87 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
DST Global's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
DST Global has invested in 226 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 16 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 28 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 16 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Resolve.ai and most recent follow-on round was in Quince.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 14 | 2 | 16 |
2025 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
2024 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
2023 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
2022 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
2021 | 44 | 22 | 66 |
2020 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
2019 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
2018 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
2017 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
DST Global's Investments by Stage
DST Global has made 50 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $204M, 49 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $40.1M and 43 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $156M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series C | 50 |
Series A | 49 |
Series B | 43 |
Series D | 28 |
Seed | 14 |
Others | 24 |
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 215 Tech companies, 128 Consumer (B2C) companies, 124 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 109 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 91 |
Enterprise Applications | 79 |
FinTech | 69 |
Retail | 47 |
High Tech | 30 |
Others | 243 |
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 (75), followed by China where it has made 28 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 75 |
China | 28 |
India | 24 |
United Kingdom | 12 |
France | 10 |
Others | 60 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DST Global's recent investments
DST Global has made 16 investments in 2026 so far. Resolve.ai and Haast 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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Apr 16, 2026 | United States | Series A | 2825 | ||
Apr 09, 2026 | Australia | Series A | 3367 | [+2] | |
Mar 20, 2026 | United States | Series D | 2363 | [+5] | |
Mar 11, 2026 | United States | Series E | 6907 | [+6] | |
Mar 10, 2026 | United States | Series B | 7176 | [+4] |
Unicorns in DST Global's Portfolio
DST Global has 66 unicorns in its portfolio - Ineffable Intelligence, Harmonic, ReflectionAI and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Ineffable Intelligence. It became a unicorn in 2026.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 | Developer of reinforcement learning algorithms for autonomous superlearning artificial intelligence | 2020 | London | Seed | wstpmkh | ||
64 | Developer of state-of-the-art mathematics AI models | 2023 | Palo Alto | Series C | dlmroev | ||
65 | Developer of autonomous coding systems | 2025 | New York City | Series B | veksjfb | ||
64 | Distyl AI creates generative artificial intelligence solutions | 2022 | San Francisco | Series B | xurqfrg | ||
67 | Online brand offering multi-category fashion products for men and women | 2018 | San Francisco | Series E | odrtrkg |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in DST Global's Portfolio
27 of DST Global's portfolio companies have become public. Figure got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $4.34B and Klarna got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $15.1B.Here are DST Global's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 11, 2025 | May 20, 2021 | Series D | 1727 | |
Sep 10, 2025 | Dec 08, 2011 | Series C | 2006 | |
Jun 12, 2025 | Mar 05, 2019 | Series D | 5000 | |
Nov 13, 2024 | Jun 05, 2015 | Series B | 3320 | |
Sep 19, 2023 | Jun 11, 2020 | Series F | 8264 |
Acquired companies in DST Global's Portfolio
31 companies from DST Global's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Brex in Jan 2026 by Capital One 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2026 | Oct 05, 2018 | Series C | 7760 | |
Jul 29, 2025 | May 12, 2022 | Series C | 9748 | |
May 06, 2025 | Nov 09, 2015 | Series D | 7713 | |
Mar 29, 2025 | Sep 08, 2011 | Series G | 1110 | |
Dec 23, 2024 | Mar 04, 2015 | Series E | 3635 |
Team profile of DST Global
DST Global has a team of 53 members including 12 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 12 Principals located in United States, China and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Chaoyang | - | - | |
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Ukraine | - | ||
Partner | Boston | - | ||
Partner | Austin | - |
Co-investors of DST Global
Over the past 20 years, 2651 investors have co-invested in DST Global's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before DST Global: Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 1045 others have invested in rounds before DST Global. There are 22 companies where Y Combinator has invested before DST Global and 17 companies where Andreessen Horowitz has invested before DST Global.
- Top Co-investors of DST Global: 601 investors entered a company along with DST Global. These include investors like Tiger Global Management (17 companies).
- Invested after DST Global: A total of 1003 investors have invested in DST Global's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (17 companies), Baillie Gifford (13 companies) and Tiger Global Management (13 companies).
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