Internal Server Error

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
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Locations
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns

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:
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and workflow automation. This platform provides digital channels for messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to centralize project management and task tracking. Users utilize automated workflows to manage routine processes and receive notifications. The software includes search functionality to retrieve information from past conversations and documents. Security features protect data and ensure compliance across the organization. Artificial intelligence tools assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing tasks within the interface.

Key facts about Slack

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: 68,394 as on May 31, 2026
  • Investors: TrueBridge, Fidelity Investments and 161 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
  • Highlight: Public
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: 24,771 as on May 31, 2026
  • Investors: TCV, TrueBridge and 84 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series F, Oct 15, 2021, $*****
  • Highlight: Public
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

ESports social video streaming platform. It offers content such as live and recorded games from leagues and tournaments. Its features include content viewing, channel creation, live chat, and revenue generation for streamers.

Key facts about Twitch

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
vpdnbju

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
-
-
8114
Oct 14, 2021
-
-
1870
Oct 02, 2020
-
-
2705
Apr 18, 2019
-
-
9982
Jun 12, 2018
-
-
2253

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
-
-
1357
May 28, 2025
-
-
2031
Dec 01, 2020
-
-
9236
Aug 25, 2014
-
-
2858

FAQs about Linfluence Tech

Tracxn powers 1,000+ customers across 30+ countries
Accel PartnersPartechIN-Q-TEL - USFujitsuTenityStanford