About Generation Ventures
Generation Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. It is primarily based out of Palo Alto, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Overall, Generation Ventures portfolio has seen 4 unicorns, 3 IPOs and 5 acquisitions including key companies like Lyft, Lemonade and Casper. Generation Ventures has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Generation Ventures' List of Top Investments
Generation Ventures has a portfolio of 18 companies, including 4 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Lyft and Lemonade.Their portfolio spans across United States, Israel, India and 1 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 18 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Generation Ventures:1. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Employee Count: 3,913 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: HTIF, SeedFord Partners and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Lemonade
Provider of various insurance policies including car, pet, home, and life. The company offers different types of insurance coverage through its platform. It provides options for renters, homeowners, and pet owners, as well as term life insurance. The platform also offers resources such as a blog, frequently asked questions, and an insurance dictionary.
Key facts about Lemonade
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $644M
- Employee Count: 1,471 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Vibhu Venture Partners and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 02, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Casper
Manufacturer of foam and hybrid mattresses, pillows, and bedding accessories. The product line includes adjustable bed frames, headboards, sheets, mattress protectors, and duvets. These items are engineered to provide support and comfort for sleep. The business operates through an online store and physical retail locations.
Key facts about Casper
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2020
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $340M
- Employee Count: 806 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: K2 Global, avenuealtd.com and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 27, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. UiPath
Provider of a platform for agentic automation and AI solutions. The platform unites AI agents, robots, and people to orchestrate complex work. It delivers business impact through AI process transformation. The platform enables prototyping and collaboration for outcome validation and deployment. It empowers business owners, low-code users, developers, and IT teams to co-create.
Key facts about UiPath
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jan 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.96B
- Employee Count: 3,868 as on Jan 31, 2025
- Investors: HTIF, Meritech and 49 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 01, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. HoneyBook
Provider of business management software for small independent service providers. This platform offers a suite of tools for client relationship management, project tracking, and financial operations. It enables users to create proposals, manage contracts, send invoices, and process payments through an integrated interface. Automated workflows and scheduling features assist in organizing tasks and client communications throughout the lifecycle of a project. The software includes tools for lead capture, task management, and documentation to support the administrative needs of various professional industries.
Key facts about HoneyBook
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $479M
- Employee Count: 325 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Akkadian Ventures and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 03, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in Generation Ventures' Portfolio
Generation Ventures has 4 unicorns in its portfolio - Orchard, HoneyBook, Socure and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Orchard. It became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years before Generation Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Generation Ventures' portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 | Online reseller of residential properties | 2017 | New York City | Series D | vakpqvh | ||
72 | Provider of business management software for small independent service providers | 2013 | San Francisco | Series E | cxgzeer | ||
66 | Provider of AI based platform offering identity verification | 2012 | New York City | Series E | lwnvwbz | ||
63 | Provider of cloud computing and enterprise software solutions | 2017 | New York City | Series C | bmurqoe |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Generation Ventures' Portfolio
3 of Generation Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. UiPath got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Apr 2021 and Lemonade got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $3B.Here are Generation Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2021 | - | - | 1213 | |
Jul 02, 2020 | - | - | 1962 | |
Mar 29, 2019 | - | - | 6955 |
Acquired companies in Generation Ventures' Portfolio
5 companies from Generation Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Inspire in Jun 2025 by Rhythm for $*****.Here are Generation Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 13, 2025 | - | - | 7103 | |
Dec 12, 2024 | - | - | 6721 | |
Nov 04, 2024 | - | - | 8716 | |
Aug 09, 2022 | - | - | 6858 | |
Nov 01, 2017 | - | - | 1525 |
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