About Freestyle
Freestyle is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based out of Larkspur, United States. As of Jun 2026, Freestyle is an active investor, having invested in 147 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and HealthTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Upside Overall, Freestyle portfolio has seen 4 unicorns, 1 IPO and 49 acquisitions including key companies like Airtable, Patreon and Intercom. A lot of funds co-invest with Freestyle, with names like SV Angel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Freestyle has team of 4 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 2 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Soonicorns
Freestyle's List of Top Investments
Freestyle has a portfolio of 147 companies, including 4 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in OvationCXM and Gradescope.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, China and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, HealthTech and 26 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Freestyle:
1. Airtable
Cloud and AI based low code workflow and app development platform. It offers a spreadsheet database hybrid model that allows users to develop applications using no code AI components. It enables users to collaborate and share data, monitor comments and changes on the database sheet. It offers tools to customize templates, generate product specifications, categorize user feedback, automate workflows, visualize reports, and more. It is a tool available on the subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about Airtable
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.35B
- Employee Count: 1,162 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, TrueBridge and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Dec 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Patreon
Provider of a reward-based crowdfunding platform for musicians and content creators. It allows users to invest in projects to avail returns in the form of pre-sold concert tickets, personal gifts, meet & greets, etc. The backers pledge a fixed amount every month to the chosen project. It is based on the ad revenue and per-stream payouts model. The application can be accessed on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Patreon
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $412M
- Employee Count: 1,248 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Allen & Company, Atlas Venture and 59 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 06, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Intercom
Provider of a customer service and support platform offering AI-powered solutions for managing customer interactions. It is a customer service platform that uses AI-powered technology to help businesses deliver personalized and automated support experiences. The platform offers various tools and features, including a helpdesk, AI Agent, and REST API, to streamline customer interactions and improve customer satisfaction.
Key facts about Intercom
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $242M
- Employee Count: 1,084 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Founders Circle Capital and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 09, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of DNA test kits for dogs that enable dog owners to provide better pet care. The test tracks more than 200,000 genetic markers. The test analyzes the dog's ancestry and provides an overview of both genetic disease risk and heritable traits so the owners can understand their dog’s health plans for the future. It also provides an app for dog owners to book an appointment and invite the Embark team to their homes to learn more about the test kit.
Key facts about Embark Veterinary
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $94.3M
- Employee Count: 71 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, F-Prime Capital and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 26, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Tenor
GIF keyboard platform bringing personality to conversations through animated content. It is a platform where users can explore, discover, and share animated GIFs to express themselves. It offers a vast library of reaction GIFs and trending content, accessible through its GIF Keyboard on Android. The platform partners with content creators, movie studios, TV networks, game publishers, and sports leagues to enhance mobile communication. It provides APIs, including the Tenor GIF API and Unity AR SDK, for integration into other applications. The company aims to define a new visual language for mobile users, making it easy to find and share the right GIF across devices. It is a B2C tech company offering a software solution for enhancing digital conversations.
Key facts about Tenor
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $32M
- Employee Count: 66 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Tenaya Capital, Redpoint Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Freestyle's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Freestyle has invested in 147 companies over the last 17 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 6 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Samepage and most recent follow-on round was in Upside.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2025 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2022 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
2021 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
2020 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
2019 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
2018 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
2017 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Freestyle's Investments by Stage
Freestyle has made 83 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.26M, 27 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.55M, 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $17.8M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $45M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 83 |
Series A | 27 |
Series B | 5 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Freestyle's Investments by Sector
Freestyle has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech, Media & Entertainment and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 133 Tech companies, 95 Software companies, 92 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 59 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 63 |
Consumer | 38 |
FinTech | 18 |
Media & Entertainment | 17 |
Vertical SaaS | 16 |
Others | 91 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Freestyle's Investments by Geography
Freestyle has made most investments in United States (107), followed by Canada where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 107 |
Canada | 7 |
China | 1 |
Norway | 1 |
Poland | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Freestyle's recent investments
Freestyle has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Upside and Samepage are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Freestyle:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 25, 2026 | United States | Series A | 2269 | ||
Jun 25, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9321 | [+3] | |
Jun 15, 2026 | United States | Series A | 5042 | [+1] | |
Apr 24, 2026 | Canada | Series A | 7263 | [+2] | |
Apr 15, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7735 |
Unicorns in Freestyle's Portfolio
Freestyle has 4 unicorns in its portfolio - Snapdocs, BetterUp, Patreon and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Snapdocs. It became a unicorn in 2021, 1 years after Freestyle first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Freestyle's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57 | Provider of digital closing software for mortgage and title transactions | 2013 | San Francisco | Series D | bsasjrx | ||
67 | Provider of an AI-powered platform delivering personalized coaching and development | 2013 | Austin | Series E | nqhqwpg | ||
80 | Provider of a reward-based crowdfunding platform for musicians and content creators | 2013 | San Francisco | Series F | qxrsztq | ||
76 | Provider of a customer service and support platform offering AI-powered solutions for managing customer interactions | 2011 | San Francisco | Series D | tglbqvb |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Freestyle's Portfolio
1 of Freestyle's portfolio company became public - Wag!. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Nov 2021.Here are Freestyle's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 04, 2021 | May 07, 2015 | Seed | 8931 |
Acquired companies in Freestyle's Portfolio
49 companies from Freestyle's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Airtable in Aug 2026 by Bending Spoons for $*****.Here are Freestyle's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 04, 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 | Seed | 4078 | |
Feb 18, 2026 | Jun 06, 2018 | Series A | 7602 | |
Jan 31, 2025 | Sep 13, 2023 | Series A | 1336 | |
Nov 20, 2024 | - | - | 4489 | |
Nov 19, 2024 | May 25, 2022 | Seed | 6250 |
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Team profile of Freestyle
Freestyle has a team of 4 members including 2 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. Freestyle's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Freestyle:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | California | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of Freestyle
Over the past 17 years, 670 investors have co-invested in Freestyle's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Freestyle: Y Combinator, 500 Global and 84 others have invested in rounds before Freestyle. There are 6 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Freestyle and 5 companies where 500 Global has invested before Freestyle.
- Top Co-investors of Freestyle: 371 investors entered a company along with Freestyle. These include investors like SV Angel (13 companies).
- Invested after Freestyle: A total of 213 investors have invested in Freestyle's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include General Catalyst (4 companies), Foundry (4 companies) and Iconiq Capital (3 companies).
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