About Hemisphere Ventures
Hemisphere Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Seattle, United States. As of Apr 2023, Hemisphere Ventures has invested in 216 companies. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Hydrosat Overall, Hemisphere Ventures portfolio has seen 11 unicorns, 9 IPOs and 56 acquisitions including key companies like SpaceX, Planet and ClassPass. A lot of funds co-invest with Hemisphere Ventures, with names like Blue Horizon sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Hemisphere Ventures has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Hemisphere Ventures' List of Top Investments
Hemisphere Ventures has a portfolio of 216 companies, including 11 unicorns. Their most notable investmentis in New Age EatsTheir portfolio spans across United States, Canada, United Kingdom and 6 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 35 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Hemisphere Ventures:
1. SpaceX
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services. It delivers advanced launch services using reusable rocket systems designed to transport crew and cargo for missions to orbit, the Moon, Mars, and deep space exploration. It also develops and operates large-scale satellite networks that provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe, including remote and underserved regions. It supports human spaceflight programs aimed at expanding long-duration space exploration and increasing access to space for both commercial and governmental missions.
Key facts about SpaceX
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hawthorne (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $11.9B
- Employee Count: 20,833 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 275 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Ripple
Provider of blockchain and financial infrastructure solutions for cross-border payments and digital asset custody. The company offers payments, custody, and stablecoin solutions. These solutions enable the integration of blockchain and digital assets. The company aims to provide a simple, secure, and compliant way to modernize financial infrastructure.
Key facts about Ripple
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $853M
- Employee Count: 2,261 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, 27th Street Capital and 106 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Planet
Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services. The organization offers high-frequency imagery, mosaics, on-demand tasking, and analytic feeds. It transforms imagery into insights, providing data for monitoring, change detection, and analysis. The company delivers data products and cloud-based tools, offering solutions across various industries.
Key facts about Planet
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $602M
- Employee Count: 1,749 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, HighGear Ventures and 53 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. ClassPass
ClassPass is a membership program for fitness classes across multiple gyms and studios. Members can access multiple varieties of classes and engagement in their fitness regime, all at a fixed price. Participating studios benefit by attracting new students and profitably filling excess capacity in classes. ClassPass has also started corporate membership programs.
Key facts about ClassPass
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $550M
- Employee Count: 969 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: eversourcecap.com, Spur Capital and 64 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 08, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Aircall
Provider of cloud-based platform for business communication and customer engagement. The platform delivers integrated voice, SMS, WhatsApp, and social media channels. It offers features such as intelligent voice agents, automated workflows, and real-time coaching. The platform helps teams work smarter and perform at scale.
Key facts about Aircall
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $226M
- Employee Count: 871 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Adams Street Partners, Kreos Capital and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 23, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Hemisphere Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Hemisphere Ventures has invested in 216 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Hydrosat and most recent follow-on round was in New Age Eats.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Hemisphere Ventures' Investments by Stage
Hemisphere Ventures has made 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $40.8M, 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.42M and 3 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $17.3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 5 |
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hemisphere Ventures' Investments by Sector
Hemisphere Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Sustainability Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Environment Tech and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 203 Tech companies, 153 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 112 Software companies and at least 79 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 9 |
Sustainability Tech | 7 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 5 |
Environment Tech | 4 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 4 |
Others | 15 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hemisphere Ventures' Investments by Geography
Hemisphere Ventures has made most investments in United States (12).Hemisphere Ventures' recent investments
Hemisphere Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Hemisphere Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 25, 2023 | United States | Series A | 7469 | [+9] | |
Feb 28, 2023 | United States | Seed | 3312 | ||
Aug 25, 2022 | United States | Series B | 1987 | [+7] | |
Feb 01, 2022 | United States | Series B | 4536 | ||
Feb 16, 2021 | United States | Series B | 7521 | [+5] |
Unicorns in Hemisphere Ventures' Portfolio
Hemisphere Ventures has 11 unicorns in its portfolio - Gecko Robotics, Zum, Density and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Gecko Robotics. It became a unicorn in 2025, 1 years before Hemisphere Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Hemisphere Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 | AI and robotics for infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and operational excellence | 2013 | Pittsburgh | Series D | tshalgm | ||
75 | Digital platform connects students, drivers, and school districts to create a mobility experience | 2014 | Redwood City | Series F | tmmvgat | ||
49 | SaaS-driven solution that tracks foot traffic in merchant stores | 2014 | San Francisco | Series D | mzalmtr | ||
62 | Cloud based directory management for user and IT resource authentication | 2012 | Boulder | Series F | eyxhwgw | ||
78 | Provider of cloud-based platform for business communication and customer engagement | 2014 | New York | Series D | wvnyszn |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Hemisphere Ventures' Portfolio
9 of Hemisphere Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B and Cerebras got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $5.55B.Here are Hemisphere Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 9951 | |
May 14, 2026 | - | - | 2634 | |
Nov 06, 2025 | - | - | 7803 | |
Nov 18, 2022 | - | - | 2587 | |
Nov 24, 2021 | - | - | 9751 |
Acquired companies in Hemisphere Ventures' Portfolio
56 companies from Hemisphere Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Weave in Aug 2026 by Francisco Partners for $*****.Here are Hemisphere Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 18, 2026 | - | - | 6502 | |
Jul 01, 2026 | - | - | 5459 | |
Dec 23, 2025 | - | - | 1068 | |
Sep 25, 2025 | - | - | 6105 | |
Jul 18, 2025 | - | - | 6255 |
Team profile of Hemisphere Ventures
Hemisphere Ventures has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in United States. Hemisphere Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Hemisphere Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 164 investors have co-invested in Hemisphere Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Hemisphere Ventures: IndieBio, Starbridge Venture Capital and 36 others have invested in rounds before Hemisphere Ventures. There are 3 companies where IndieBio has invested before Hemisphere Ventures and 2 companies where Starbridge Venture Capital has invested before Hemisphere Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Hemisphere Ventures: 61 investors entered a company along with Hemisphere Ventures. These include investors like Blue Horizon (2 companies).
- Invested after Hemisphere Ventures: A total of 65 investors have invested in Hemisphere Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Climate Capital (3 companies), Shield Capital (2 companies) and 1789 Capital (2 companies).
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Hemisphere Ventures opens first SEA office in SingaporeTech in Asia•Nov 14, 2024•Hemisphere Ventures
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Axiom Space Raises $130m In Series B FundingCNW•Feb 16, 2021•Axiom Space, C5 Capital, TQS Advisors, Declaration Partners and 5 others
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Umbra raises $32 million for radar satellite constellationSpaceNews•Feb 01, 2021•Umbra, Crosscut Ventures, Starbridge Venture Capital, Hemisphere Ventures and 2 others
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New Age Meats Raises $2.7m Seed Round Led By Ff Venture CapitalGlobal AgInvesting•Feb 24, 2020•New Age Meats, ff Venture Capital, Agronomics, Sand Hill Angels and 4 others
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