Current Firm
IVP
Investments
12+ companies
Focus
AI, Consumer
About Dennis Phelps
Dennis Phelps serves on the Advisory Board at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), where he leverages extensive experience across multiple high-growth sectors. His investment focus spans AI, consumer technology, digital health, enterprise software, and fintech. Throughout his career, Phelps has been instrumental in identifying and supporting transformative companies, with a notable portfolio including Hims & Hers, Snap, Pure Storage, Zynga, Checkr, Figma, Hopin, Grammarly, CircleCI, Slack, Niantic, and Twitter. His track record demonstrates a keen ability to recognize emerging technologies and market opportunities that reshape industries. Phelps' diverse investment thesis—ranging from healthcare innovation to gaming, productivity tools, and financial technology—reflects his deep understanding of how technology creates value across sectors. His advisory role at IVP positions him to continue guiding next-generation companies through growth and scaling challenges.
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Investment Profile
Dennis Phelps is a Advisory Board, IVP at IVP, based in Menlo Park, CA.
Dennis's investment focus spans AI, Consumer, Digital Health, Enterprise, Fintech, primarily investing at the Series B+ stage. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Dennis's portfolio include Figma. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dennis Phelps?
Dennis Phelps is a Advisory Board, IVP at IVP, based in Menlo Park, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Consumer, Digital Health.
What does Dennis Phelps invest in?
Dennis Phelps focuses on investments in AI, Consumer, Digital Health, Enterprise, Fintech through IVP. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Dennis Phelps's most notable investments?
Dennis Phelps's notable portfolio investments include hims & hers, Snap, Pure Storage, Zynga, Checkr. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Dennis Phelps at?
Dennis Phelps is currently at IVP, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, serving as Advisory Board, IVP.
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