About Engel Ventures
Engel Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Santa Barbara, United States. As of Apr 2017, Engel Ventures has invested in 12 companies. 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 Retail and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of SafeGraph Overall, Engel Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 3 acquisitions including key companies like Jackpocket, Apeel and FastSpring. A lot of funds co-invest with Engel Ventures, with names like mark vc sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Key Metrics
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Engel Ventures' List of Top Investments
Engel Ventures has a portfolio of 12 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Bark and Cora Life.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Retail, High Tech and 13 other sectors, across stages such as Series A stage. Here is the list of top investments by Engel Ventures:1. Bark
Machine learning based parental tool for internet safety of children. It is a parental control and monitoring app that offers tools for families to manage the childrens online activity, screen time, and device usage.
Key facts about Bark
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $67M
- Employee Count: 144 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: BYU Cougar Capital, Studio VC and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 01, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Cora Life
Internet first brand offering menstrual care products. The product catalog includes tampons, pads, and liners.
Key facts about Cora Life
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $42.2M
- Employee Count: 169 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Balance Point Capital, NGEN Partners and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 01, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Jackpocket
Online platform for purchasing and participating in lottery tickets. The platform enables users to purchase various lottery tickets like Megamillions, Powerball, etc. It offers features like in-app payments, etc. The mobile application is available for the Android platform.
Key facts about Jackpocket
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $194M
- Employee Count: 76 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Greenspring Associates, TR Ventures and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 09, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Apeel
Plant-based protection extends produce freshness, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability. This company offers an innovative solution using ingredients derived from plants to create a thin, protective layer for fresh fruits and vegetables. This layer reinforces the natural peel, helping to retain taste, juiciness, and nutrients for a longer duration. This approach reduces reliance on refrigeration, harmful pesticides, waxes, and plastics, contributing to a more sustainable food system. The company is committed to transparency and science-backed solutions, openly publishing product information and addressing misinformation. This innovative technology aims to minimize food waste and promote environmental responsibility within the food industry, offering a sustainable alternative for preserving produce quality.
Key facts about Apeel
5. Umbra
Developer of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and data services. They design, build, test, and operate systems, from sensors to spacecraft. The company provides remote sensing and mission solutions. They offer flight-proven hardware for mission-ready advantages.
Key facts about Umbra
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Arlington (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $32.4M
- Employee Count: 246 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: NewSpace, Raptor Group and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 05, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Engel Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in SafeGraph.Engel Ventures' Investments by Stage
Engel Ventures has made 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $16M.Engel Ventures' Investments by Sector
Engel Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 11 Tech companies, 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 7 Software companies and at least 6 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Engel Ventures' Investments by Geography
Engel Ventures has made most investments in United States (1).Engel Ventures' recent investments
Engel Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Engel Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20, 2017 | United States | Series A | 8049 | [+66] |
Unicorns in Engel Ventures' Portfolio
Engel Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Apeel. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Apeel which became a unicorn in 2020, 6 years before Engel Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Engel Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 | Plant-based protection extends produce freshness, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability | 2012 | Goleta | Series E | dnbzp{k |
Acquired companies in Engel Ventures' Portfolio
3 companies from Engel Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Jackpocket in Feb 2024 by DraftKings for $*****.Here are Engel Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 16, 2024 | - | - | 6360 | |
Dec 01, 2022 | - | - | 1467 | |
Feb 14, 2018 | - | - | 5954 |
Co-investors of Engel Ventures
Over the past 9 years, 72 investors have co-invested in Engel Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Engel Ventures: 67 investors entered a company along with Engel Ventures. These include investors like mark vc (1 company).
- Invested after Engel Ventures: A total of 5 investors have invested in Engel Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Sapphire Ventures (1 company), Alex Rosen (1 company) and Mitch Kitamura (1 company).
