About Long Journey Ventures
Long Journey Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Oct 2026, Long Journey Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 110 companies, with 22 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 High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Minervahumanoids Overall, Long Journey Ventures portfolio has seen 10 unicorns, 5 IPOs and 12 acquisitions including key companies like Carta, SpaceX and Affirm. A lot of funds co-invest with Long Journey Ventures, with names like Scott Banister sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Long Journey Ventures has team of 11 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Long Journey Ventures' List of Top Investments
Long Journey Ventures has a portfolio of 110 companies, including 10 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Orson and Vultron.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Sweden and 8 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Long Journey Ventures:
1. Carta
Software-based equity management solutions. It offers features solutions for valuation, equity planning, transfer agents, electronic securities, scenario modeling, fund administration, portfolio data collection, and more. It offers solutions to multiple sectors including private companies, investors, and public companies. It also offers ESOP management solutions.
Key facts about Carta
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.16B
- Employee Count: 5,728 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Silver Lake and 141 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Aug 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. 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 276 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Affirm
Provider of point of sale financing solutions for consumers and merchants. It facilitates payment plans with transparent terms and no hidden fees. The company provides options for consumers to pay over time at various retailers. It offers a mobile application and browser extension to manage payments.
Key facts about Affirm
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jun 30, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 3,181 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Sprout Capital Partners and 45 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Sep 17, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Uber
Provider of multisided technology platforms that match consumers with independent providers of ride, delivery, and freight services. The company develops and maintains platforms that connect consumers looking for transportation, food delivery, and grocery services with independent providers. Additionally, the technology connects shippers and carriers within the freight industry to facilitate the movement of goods.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 34,000 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: TrueBridge, InvestX and 192 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. DuckDuckGo
Developer of a search engine and browser focused on privacy. The browser is available for download and offers enhanced privacy features. The search engine can be set as the default option. An extension is available to block web trackers.
Key facts about DuckDuckGo
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Paoli (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $113M
- Employee Count: 501 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Summit Partners, Fifth Down Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 16, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Long Journey Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Long Journey Ventures has invested in 110 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 14 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 18 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 24 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Minervahumanoids and most recent follow-on round was in Atlys.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 21 | 3 | 24 |
2025 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
2024 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
2023 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Long Journey Ventures' Investments by Stage
Long Journey Ventures has made 51 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.04M, 20 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $45.3M, 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $82M, 2 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $48M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $686M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 51 |
Series A | 20 |
Series B | 3 |
Series C | 2 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Long Journey Ventures' Investments by Sector
Long Journey Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, FinTech and HealthTech. Notably, it has invested in 95 Tech companies, 74 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 62 Software companies and at least 43 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 37 |
High Tech | 19 |
Consumer | 13 |
FinTech | 10 |
HealthTech | 9 |
Others | 85 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Long Journey Ventures' Investments by Geography
Long Journey Ventures has made most investments in United States (64), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 64 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
France | 2 |
Sweden | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Long Journey Ventures' recent investments
Long Journey Ventures has made 24 investments in 2026 so far. Minervahumanoids and Monid AI are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Long Journey Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 06, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6736 | [+13] | |
Oct 06, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5617 | [+3] | |
Sep 30, 2026 | - | Series A | 1419 | [+15] | |
Sep 30, 2026 | United States | Seed | 9688 | ||
Sep 25, 2026 | United States | Seed | 8775 | [+3] |
Unicorns in Long Journey Ventures' Portfolio
Long Journey Ventures has 10 unicorns in its portfolio - Neros, Substrate, Stoke and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Neros. It became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after Long Journey Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Long Journey Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 | Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and ground control station systems | 2023 | Los Angeles | Series C | c{dpwhh | ||
47 | Developer of technology for semiconductor fabrication to extend Moore's Law | - | San Francisco | Series A | dxxcgfb | ||
63 | Manufacturer of reusable launch vehicles | 2019 | Kent | Series E | ckcdzsk | ||
75 | Provider of a platform for developing, fine-tuning, and deploying AI models | 2022 | San Francisco | Series C | {wnsxvf | ||
49 | SaaS-driven solution that tracks foot traffic in merchant stores | 2014 | San Francisco | Series D | ff{pwqa |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Long Journey Ventures' Portfolio
5 of Long Journey 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 Serve Robotics got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $56.8M.Here are Long Journey Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 5276 | |
Apr 18, 2024 | Mar 02, 2021 | Seed | 1049 | |
May 14, 2021 | - | - | 7748 | |
Jan 13, 2021 | - | - | 9676 | |
May 09, 2019 | - | - | 8748 |
Acquired companies in Long Journey Ventures' Portfolio
12 companies from Long Journey Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Vultron in Apr 2026 by pWin.ai for $*****.Here are Long Journey Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | Oct 09, 2024 | Seed | 8422 | |
Apr 08, 2026 | - | - | 1535 | |
Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 03, 2022 | Series B | 4665 | |
Apr 18, 2024 | Feb 17, 2022 | Seed | 3969 | |
Feb 07, 2024 | Apr 11, 2023 | Seed | 8958 |
Team profile of Long Journey Ventures
Long Journey Ventures has a team of 11 members including 3 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 3 Principals located in United States. Long Journey Ventures' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Long Journey Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Half Moon Bay | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Austin | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | - | - |
Co-investors of Long Journey Ventures
Over the past 6 years, 586 investors have co-invested in Long Journey Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Long Journey Ventures: Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 129 others have invested in rounds before Long Journey Ventures. There are 9 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Long Journey Ventures and 2 companies where Andreessen Horowitz has invested before Long Journey Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Long Journey Ventures: 307 investors entered a company along with Long Journey Ventures. These include investors like Scott Banister (6 companies).
- Invested after Long Journey Ventures: A total of 148 investors have invested in Long Journey Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Nvidia (2 companies), Greycroft (2 companies) and March Capital (2 companies).
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