VC Directory
Venture Capital Firms in Santa Clara, CA
5 venture capital firms headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. Browse investor profiles, investment stages, and sector focus areas.
Top firms in Santa Clara, CA
- Intel Capital · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Enterprise
- NVIDIA NVentures · Seed to Series B+ · AI
- ServiceNow Ventures · Series A to Series B+ · Enterprise
- AMD Ventures · Series A to Series B+ · AI
- LG Technology Ventures · Seed to Series B+ · AI
AMD Ventures
AMD Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of AMD, investing at Series A through C across the AI stack, from foundation models and AI clouds to silicon, photonics and interconnects.
Intel Capital
Learn which startups Intel Capital invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Dave Flanagan).
LG Technology Ventures
LG Technology Ventures is the Santa Clara venture arm of South Korea's LG Group, backing early and growth-stage companies in AI, batteries and energy, life sciences, materials and enterprise software.
NVIDIA NVentures
NVIDIA NVentures is the venture capital arm of NVIDIA, focusing on AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and accelerated computing startups. They provide portfolio companies with access to NVIDIA's GPU technology and AI expertise.
ServiceNow Ventures
ServiceNow's strategic investment arm focused on companies building workflow automation and digital transformation solutions. Invests in startups that can enhance ServiceNow's Now Platform ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best VC firms in Santa Clara, CA?
Santa Clara, CA is home to 5+ active venture capital firms. The top firms in the area are known for strong local networks, deep deal flow, and specialized sector expertise that benefits from the Santa Clara, CA ecosystem.
How many VC firms are based in Santa Clara, CA?
There are 5+ venture capital firms actively investing from Santa Clara, CA. This includes seed-stage funds, growth equity firms, and multi-stage investors with offices in the metro area.
Do I need to be based in Santa Clara, CA to get funded by local VCs?
No — while Santa Clara, CA-based VCs historically preferred local companies, most now invest nationally and even globally. However, being local can help with building relationships and accessing the firm's network of portfolio companies and advisors.