Investment Thesis
“Partners as first institutional investor with AI-first founders, providing quasi-cofounder support programs and deep operational expertise.”
Portfolio Companies (6)
Airbnb
Airbnb runs an online marketplace for short and long-term stays, experiences and services, earning a commission on bookings. It listed on Nasdaq as ABNB in December 2020; 2025 revenue was $12.2 billion.
Discord
Discord runs a voice, video and text communications platform built around gaming communities. It is private, was valued at $15 billion in 2021, and confidentially filed for an IPO in January 2026.
Dropbox
Dropbox is a file hosting service operated by the American company Dropbox, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software.
Facebook, now Meta Platforms, runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2004, it went public on Nasdaq in May 2012 at a $104 billion valuation.
Instagram is the photo and video sharing app founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in 2010. Facebook, now Meta Platforms, acquired it in 2012 for about $1 billion in cash and stock.
LinkedIn is the professional networking platform founded by Reid Hoffman in 2002. It went public on the NYSE in 2011 and was acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion in December 2016.
Other Investments (2)
Portfolio Analysis
Greylock has built a portfolio of 8 companies across 3 sectors, including Consumer, Marketplace, SaaS. Of these investments, 4 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO, Series B, Series D+ stages, showing Greylock's approach to supporting companies at multiple points in their growth journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has Greylock invested in?
Greylock has invested in 8+ companies across 3 different sectors. Of these, 4 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does Greylock invest in?
Greylock's portfolio spans Consumer, Marketplace, SaaS. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does Greylock invest at?
Greylock invests across the IPO, Series B, Series D+ stages. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has Greylock had?
Greylock has had 4 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.