About DST Global
DST Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based out of Cayman Islands. As of Aug 2026, DST Global is an active investor, having invested in 230 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 $***** Series C round of Lovable Overall, DST Global portfolio has seen 70 unicorns, 27 IPOs and 32 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 40 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series C & 9 more
Portfolio Unicorns
DST Global's List of Top Investments
DST Global has a portfolio of 230 companies, including 70 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Fazz and OpenEvidence.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, India and 32 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 32 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series C and 9 more. Here is the list of top investments by DST Global:
1. 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: 2,625 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 69 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: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 11,551 as on Mar 31, 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: 19,428 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, Helion Venture Partners and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Swiggy
Operator of digital platforms facilitating food and grocery delivery services. These platforms connect consumers with restaurants and retail stores to enable the purchase and transport of prepared meals and household goods. The service manages the logistics of order fulfillment and delivery through a network of independent couriers. Users access these services through mobile applications to browse menus and product inventories before placing orders for fulfillment.
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: $3.62B
- Employee Count: 4,488 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Fidelity Investments and 89 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. 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: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 26,594 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Sprout Capital Partners and 120 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
DST Global's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
DST Global has invested in 233 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 Aug 2026, it has made 24 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Proxima Fusion and most recent follow-on round was in Lovable.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 20 | 4 | 24 |
2025 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
2024 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
2023 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
2022 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
2021 | 44 | 23 | 67 |
2020 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
2019 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
2018 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
2017 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
DST Global's Investments by Stage
DST Global has made 52 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $47.9M, 51 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $204M and 45 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $153M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 52 |
Series C | 51 |
Series B | 45 |
Series D | 27 |
Seed | 16 |
Others | 25 |
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 220 Tech companies, 128 Consumer (B2C) companies, 128 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 112 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 90 |
Enterprise Applications | 80 |
FinTech | 68 |
Retail | 41 |
High Tech | 33 |
Others | 245 |
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 (76), followed by China where it has made 28 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 76 |
China | 28 |
India | 26 |
United Kingdom | 13 |
France | 11 |
Others | 64 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DST Global's recent investments
DST Global has made 24 investments in 2026 so far. Lovable and Whatnot 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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Aug 12, 2026 | Sweden | Series C | 2098 | [+12] | |
Aug 07, 2026 | United States | Series G | 8190 | [+9] | |
Jul 07, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 2743 | [+19] | |
Jun 30, 2026 | - | Seed | 4388 | [+12] | |
Jun 23, 2026 | New Zealand | Series B | 3220 | [+4] |
Unicorns in DST Global's Portfolio
DST Global has 70 unicorns in its portfolio - Ineffable, Resolve AI, Chai Discovery and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Ineffable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 | Developer of reinforcement learning algorithms for autonomous superlearning artificial intelligence | 2025 | London | Seed | ns{ipkl | ||
58 | Provider of an AI platform for incident resolution and cost optimization | 2024 | San Francisco | Series A | wrojlc{ | ||
69 | Developer of artificial intelligence models for de novo molecular design | 2023 | San Francisco | Series C | enwfbyc | ||
63 | Developer of state-of-the-art mathematics AI models | 2023 | Palo Alto | Series C | tzixlbq | ||
66 | Developer of autonomous coding systems | 2024 | Brooklyn | Series B | odfxgeb |
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 | 9051 | |
Sep 10, 2025 | Dec 08, 2011 | Series C | 5537 | |
Jun 12, 2025 | Mar 05, 2019 | Series D | 8260 | |
Nov 13, 2024 | Jun 05, 2015 | Series B | 2600 | |
Sep 19, 2023 | Jun 11, 2020 | Series F | 5087 |
Acquired companies in DST Global's Portfolio
32 companies from DST Global's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Housing in Jul 2026 by Aurum PropTech 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 16, 2026 | Mar 24, 2014 | Series B | 4962 | |
Jun 16, 2026 | Nov 13, 2025 | Series D | 8120 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Oct 05, 2018 | Series C | 7908 | |
Jul 29, 2025 | May 12, 2022 | Series C | 4571 | |
May 06, 2025 | Nov 09, 2015 | Series D | 2393 |
Team profile of DST Global
DST Global has a team of 40 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 |
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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, 2833 investors have co-invested in DST Global's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before DST Global: Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 1125 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: 634 investors entered a company along with DST Global. These include investors like Tiger Global Management (17 companies).
- Invested after DST Global: A total of 1072 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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