About Linfluence Tech
Linfluence Tech is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based out of Minato City, Japan. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and High Tech. Overall, Linfluence Tech portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 6 IPOs and 4 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, Airbnb and Instacart.Key Metrics
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Linfluence Tech's List of Top Investments
Linfluence Tech has a portfolio of 14 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Slack and Airbnb.Their portfolio spans across United States and Switzerland. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 11 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Linfluence Tech:
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: 2,631 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 69 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Employee Count: 72,164 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Silver Lake and 164 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Instacart
Operator of an online marketplace providing grocery and delivery services. The platform connects customers with personal shoppers who fulfill orders from various retailers. Customers can select items, chat with shoppers, and schedule delivery or pickup. The marketplace offers a range of grocery, household, and other retail products. It also provides options for membership and business accounts.
Key facts about Instacart
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.93B
- Employee Count: 25,190 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Oct 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Stripe
Provider of financial infrastructure solutions for revenue growth and payment processing. It offers tools designed for individual or combined use to grow businesses. These tools enable payment acceptance and optimisation globally, both online and in person. The company facilitates various billing models and provides access to borderless money movement. It also offers resources for startups and platforms to build and scale their operations.
Key facts about Stripe
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series I
- Total Funding till date: $9.81B
- Employee Count: 17,029 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Silver Lake and 132 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Apr 08, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Palantir
Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions. It is a software company that specializes in big data analytics and provides software platforms for analyzing and integrating large amounts of data. Its software powers real-time, AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprise, from the factory floors to the front lines.
Key facts about Palantir
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.46B
- Employee Count: 6,011 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Glynn Capital and 169 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 31, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Unicorns in Linfluence Tech's Portfolio
Linfluence Tech has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Dataminr. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Dataminr which became a unicorn in 2018, 8 years before Linfluence Tech first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Linfluence Tech's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 | Provider of AI platform delivering real-time event, threat, and risk intelligence | 2009 | New York City | Series F | jcsioop |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Linfluence Tech's Portfolio
6 of Linfluence Tech's portfolio companies have become public. Instacart got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Sep 2023 at marketcap of $8.3B and Gitlab got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $11B.Here are Linfluence Tech's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 19, 2023 | - | - | 6242 | |
Oct 14, 2021 | - | - | 7194 | |
Oct 02, 2020 | - | - | 1242 | |
Apr 18, 2019 | - | - | 8594 | |
Jun 12, 2018 | - | - | 2973 |
Acquired companies in Linfluence Tech's Portfolio
4 companies from Linfluence Tech's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Confluent in Dec 2025 by IBM for $*****.Here are Linfluence Tech's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 08, 2025 | - | - | 9972 | |
May 28, 2025 | - | - | 7602 | |
Dec 01, 2020 | - | - | 2173 | |
Aug 25, 2014 | - | - | 9798 |