At a Glance
Battery Ventures was founded in 1983 and has evolved from an early hardware-focused firm into one of the leading technology investment firms globally. Based in Boston with additional offices in the Bay Area, Battery manages over $4 billion in assets and invests across all stages from seed to growth equity. The firm has a strong track record in enterprise software, particularly SaaS companies, and has been an early investor in cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Notable investments include Wayfair, which went public in 2014, Nutanix in data center infrastructure, and Glassdoor in HR technology. Battery's investment team brings deep operational expertise, often partnering closely with portfolio companies on go-to-market strategy and international expansion. The firm has backed over 280 companies and achieved more than 50 IPOs and 200+ acquisitions. Under the leadership of partners like Neeraj Agrawal and Chelsea Stoner, Battery continues to focus on transformative software companies that can scale globally and dominate their categories.
“Invests in cutting-edge technology companies across all stages, with deep operational support.”
Neeraj Agrawal
General Partner
Michael Brown
General Partner
Jesse Feldman
General Partner
Dharmesh Thakker
General Partner
Scott Tobin
General Partner
Chelsea Stoner
General Partner
Morgan Cheatham
Principal
| Fund | Vintage | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Ventures Fund XIV | 2021 | $3.8B | Investing |
| Battery Ventures Fund XIII | 2019 | $1.25B | Harvesting |
| Battery Ventures Fund XII | 2016 | $750M | Harvesting |
| Battery Ventures Fund XI | 2014 | $650M | Harvesting |
| Battery Ventures Fund X | 2012 | $450M | Fully Realized |
2023
Aiven
Series D+$210M2022
Nubank
Growth2021
Amplitude
Growth2020
Snowflake
Growth2019
Glassdoor
Growth2018
Bazaarvoice
Growth2017
Wayfair
Growth2016
Justworks
Series B$33M2015
HubSpot
Growth2014
Marketo
GrowthBattery Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Battery Ventures is headquartered in Boston, MA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Battery Ventures focuses on investments in Enterprise, SaaS, AI, DevTools, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Battery Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from 1000000 to 200000000. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Battery Ventures manages approximately $13B+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.