Felicis Ventures

Felicis Ventures was founded in 2006 by Aydin Senkut, a former Google executive who was part of the search giant's early team. The firm has established itself as one of Silicon Valley's most successful stage-agnostic venture capital firms, investing across pre-seed to growth stages. Senkut's operational experience at Google, where he worked on AdSense and other key products, has informed Felicis's approach to identifying and supporting transformative technology companies.

The firm is known for its founder-friendly approach and ability to spot breakout companies early. Notable investments include leading early rounds in Shopify, Fitbit, and Credit Karma, all of which became multi-billion dollar companies. More recently, Felicis has made successful bets on companies like Canva, Notion, and various AI-focused startups. The firm typically writes checks ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars depending on the stage.

What distinguishes Felicis is its combination of early-stage conviction with growth-stage patience, often continuing to invest in portfolio companies across multiple rounds. Senkut and his team focus heavily on supporting founders with both capital and strategic guidance, leveraging their network and operational expertise to help companies scale globally.