About Renn Global
Renn Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Feb 2026, Renn Global is an active investor, having invested in 26 companies, with 1 new investment 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 FinTech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Plug Motors Overall, Renn Global portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 1 IPO and 4 acquisitions including key companies like Wayflyer, Fundbox and Boku. A lot of funds co-invest with Renn Global, with names like Autotech Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Renn Global has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Renn Global's List of Top Investments
Renn Global has a portfolio of 26 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Wayflyer and StockTwits.Their portfolio spans across United States and Ireland. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by Renn Global:1. Wayflyer
Provider of working capital financing for businesses through data analysis. This entity assesses growth potential by connecting to digital platforms to evaluate performance metrics. It delivers funding offers based on revenue and operational data to support inventory purchases and cash flow management. The process involves automated application and review procedures to determine eligibility for capital deployment.
Key facts about Wayflyer
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Annual Revenue: €50M - €100M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $236M
- Employee Count: 447 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Neuberger Berman, QED Investors and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. StockTwits
StockTwits is a financial communications platform that enables and organizes streams of information around stocks and markets across the Web and social media to provide new forms of insights, ideas, and information that are used by investors, traders, analysts, media, market professionals, public companies, and others. Its platform is integrated with social platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to incorporate financial communications into social interactions.
Key facts about StockTwits
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $43.4M
- Employee Count: 82 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: WorldQuant Ventures, PEAK6 and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 16, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Fundbox
Provider of business loans and lines of credit for enterprises. These financial products offer capital to manage cash flow, cover operational expenses, and fund equipment purchases. Borrowers access funds through digital interfaces that integrate with existing business management tools. Repayment terms are structured to accommodate various business needs.
Key facts about Fundbox
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Plano (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $408M
- Employee Count: 209 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Founders Circle Capital, SEB and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 30, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Gumroad
Provider of digital commerce tools for selling online creative content. This platform enables individuals to distribute and monetize various digital assets, including educational materials, design files, and software templates. Users manage product storefronts, configure payment collection methods, and process transactions through integrated online workflows.
Key facts about Gumroad
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $16.2M
- Employee Count: 548 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Ascolta Ventures, First Round Capital and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 22, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Earnin
Provider of a platform for accessing earned wages and financial tools. The platform offers tools for accessing earned wages before payday. It also provides features for balance alerts, credit monitoring, and savings options. The platform aims to help users manage their finances.
Key facts about Earnin
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $190M
- Employee Count: 596 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, Spark Capital and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 05, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Renn Global's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Feb 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Plug Motors.Renn Global's Investments by Stage
Renn Global has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.7M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $20M.Renn Global's Investments by Sector
Renn Global has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Auto Tech, Consumer, Environment Tech, Sustainability Tech and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Notably, it has invested in 24 Tech companies, 18 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 13 Software companies and at least 11 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Auto Tech | 2 |
Consumer | 2 |
Environment Tech | 2 |
Sustainability Tech | 2 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 2 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Renn Global's Investments by Geography
Renn Global has made most investments in United States (2).Renn Global's recent investments
Renn Global has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Plug Motors.Here are the most recent investments by Renn Global:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Feb 02, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4475 | ||
Apr 08, 2025 | United States | Seed | 2149 | [+9] |
Unicorns in Renn Global's Portfolio
Renn Global has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - Kin, Wayflyer, Fundbox and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Kin. It became a unicorn in 2023, 3 years before Renn Global first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Renn Global's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 | Online platform for homeowner insurances for individuals | 2016 | Chicago | Series E | gtmjvai | ||
78 | Provider of working capital financing for businesses through data analysis | 2019 | Dublin | Series B | ikekedo | ||
74 | Provider of business loans and lines of credit for enterprises | 2013 | Plano | Series D | ivhsv{{ | ||
68 | Cross-border remittance platform for individuals | 2018 | San Francisco | Series C | rpepruu | ||
52 | Provider of online brokerage services for diversified properties | 2017 | San Francisco | Series D | {{mrstk |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Renn Global's Portfolio
1 of Renn Global's portfolio company became public - Boku. It got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in Nov 2017 at marketcap of $208MHere are Renn Global's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 20, 2017 | - | - | 3415 |
Acquired companies in Renn Global's Portfolio
4 companies from Renn Global's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Regology in Jun 2026 by Bloomberg Industry Group for $*****.Here are Renn Global's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 03, 2026 | - | - | 8372 | |
Apr 09, 2026 | - | - | 5398 | |
Oct 08, 2020 | - | - | 5294 | |
Dec 04, 2019 | - | - | 2182 |
Team profile of Renn Global
Renn Global has a team of 1 member located in United States and Puerto Rico. Renn Global's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Renn Global
Over the past year, 12 investors have co-invested in Renn Global's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Renn Global: 12 investors entered a company along with Renn Global. These include investors like Autotech Ventures (2 companies).
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