About SeedFord Partners
SeedFord Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. It is primarily based out of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 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, SeedFord Partners portfolio has seen 6 unicorns, 15 IPOs and 12 acquisitions including key companies like Lyft, Flipkart and Slack. SeedFord Partners has team of 2 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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SeedFord Partners' List of Top Investments
SeedFord Partners has a portfolio of 39 companies, including 6 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Lyft and Flipkart.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, Sweden and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 24 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by SeedFord Partners:1. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Employee Count: 3,913 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: HTIF, SeedFord Partners and 161 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public

2. Flipkart
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries. The business provides an array of items such as mobile devices, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. Customers can also find clothing, footwear, beauty products, and home furnishings. Additionally, the retailer offers grocery items, baby care products, and sports equipment.
Key facts about Flipkart
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Employee Count: 19,428 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, SeedFord Partners and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired

3. Slack
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
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,625 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 70 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired

4. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 26,594 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Sprout Capital Partners and 119 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Tesla
Electric vehicle and clean energy solutions provider. It manufactures electric vehicles and energy storage systems for consumers. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles. It also produces energy generation and storage systems. These products are offered to residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers. The company operates a network of service locations and charging stations.
Key facts about Tesla
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $408M
- Employee Count: 134,785 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, SeedFord Partners and 72 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 05, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Unicorns in SeedFord Partners' Portfolio
SeedFord Partners has 6 unicorns in its portfolio - Addepar, Betterment, Capsule and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Addepar. It became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before SeedFord Partners first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in SeedFord Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 | Wealth management solutions for advisors | 2009 | Mountain View | Series G | iysewpt | ||
80 | App-based automated investment and retirement planning platform | 2010 | New York City | Series F | xlx{blr | ||
62 | Provider of an online pharmacy for delivering medicines | 2015 | New York City | Series D | {t{{nxj | ||
67 | Manufacturer of plant-based egg substitutes | 2011 | San Francisco | Series F | bgrciql | ||
72 | Provider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products | 2011 | Redwood City | Series H | vzhhdfv |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in SeedFord Partners' Portfolio
15 of SeedFord Partners' portfolio companies have become public. Klarna got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $15.1B and HeartFlow got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $1.53B.Here are SeedFord Partners' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10, 2025 | - | - | 1665 | |
Aug 08, 2025 | - | - | 9670 | |
Jul 29, 2021 | - | - | 9457 | |
Oct 02, 2020 | - | - | 7266 | |
Jul 17, 2020 | - | - | 6480 |
Acquired companies in SeedFord Partners' Portfolio
12 companies from SeedFord Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was 23andMe in Jun 2025 by TTAM Research Institute for $*****.Here are SeedFord Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 13, 2025 | - | - | 4742 | |
Mar 29, 2025 | - | - | 7411 | |
Mar 10, 2025 | - | - | 4376 | |
Feb 10, 2024 | - | - | 4929 | |
Nov 16, 2022 | - | - | 8236 |