🔄 VC Directory
Marketplace venture capital firms fund two-sided platforms connecting supply and demand — from labor and services to goods, real estate, and B2B commerce. Marketplaces represent some of the most valuable venture-backed companies in history, with winners-take-most dynamics creating enormous network effect moats. Leading marketplace investors like Benchmark, Greylock, and Version One Ventures look for platforms that solve acute matching problems, reduce transaction friction, and create liquidity in fragmented markets. Key trends include vertical B2B marketplaces, managed marketplaces with quality guarantees, cross-border commerce platforms, and AI-powered matching algorithms. Successful marketplace startups must solve the classic chicken-and-egg problem by focusing on supply acquisition and geographic density before scaling demand. Notable marketplace exits include Airbnb, Uber, and Instacart. Investors evaluate take rates, gross merchandise volume growth, supply-side retention, and the strength of network effects at scale.
45 firms
New York-based early-stage venture firm using data-driven approaches to identify high-potential technology companies.
Operator-heavy founding team offering hands-on operational and finance support
World's largest Black-led VC for Real Economy companies.
PayPal Mafia-led with metrics-driven B2B SaaS playbook.
Prolific marketplace-focused venture firm founded by OLX founder Fabrice Grinda, investing in marketplace and platform businesses globally.
Direct-to-consumer specialist with breakout wins including Warby Parker and Glossier.
Rocket Internet-backed multi-continent scaling support.
Private technology-focused investment firm making concentrated bets in high-conviction growth companies worldwide.
Pre-seed venture fund led by Elizabeth Yin and Eric Bahn, investing in fast-moving founders across sectors globally.
Leading Latin American venture firm founded by MercadoLibre co-founders, investing in technology startups across the region.
Listed Swedish growth-stage investment company focused on healthcare, food, financial services, and marketplaces.
Serial founder-led with Signal platform and CEO Guild network.
Venture arm of Canadian pension fund OMERS, investing in growth-stage technology companies in North America and Europe.
Berlin-based early-stage venture firm focused on SaaS and B2B marketplaces, known for deep portfolio support.
Latin American early-stage venture firm investing in fintech, SaaS, and marketplace companies across the region.
SoftBank's dedicated Latin American investment vehicle, backing high-growth technology companies across the region.
Growth-stage venture firm investing in technology-enabled companies in consumer and enterprise sectors.
Micro-fund investing at pre-seed and seed in consumer and creator economy startups, with a focus on products people love.
Crypto-native venture fund focused on the ownership economy, investing in protocols and applications that distribute ownership to users.
MENA-focused venture firm investing in technology companies across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Iconic early-stage venture firm known for its equal partnership structure and concentrated portfolio approach.
Munich-based venture capital firm specializing in consumer internet and digital lifestyle companies. Known for backing European consumer brands and marketplace businesses with global ambitions.
Altos Ventures is a US-Korean venture capital firm that bridges Silicon Valley and Seoul. The firm invests in early and growth-stage technology companies in both markets, with a strong track record in Korean tech including Coupang and Woowa Brothers.
A European early-stage VC firm investing in seed through Series A. Focuses on B2B SaaS, marketplaces, and digital health across Western Europe.
London-based early-stage venture capital fund focusing on B2B software and marketplace investments. Known for their operational expertise and founder support.
Endeit Capital is a European growth-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Amsterdam. The firm invests in Series A through Series C technology companies across the Benelux, DACH, and Nordic regions.
A global venture capital firm formerly known as e.ventures. Invests in seed through growth-stage startups across the US, Europe, and Brazil.
Kaszek is the largest venture capital firm in Latin America, founded by MercadoLibre co-founders. The firm invests across the region with a strong presence in Brazil, backing technology companies from early stage through growth.
Kejora Capital is a Southeast Asian venture capital firm with deep roots in Indonesia. The firm invests in early-stage technology startups and operates venture-building programs to help founders accelerate growth across the region.
A Chilean venture capital firm and startup accelerator focused on early-stage technology companies in Latin America. Operates one of the region's top accelerator programs.
Maya Capital is a Brazilian venture capital firm founded by former SoftBank Latin America executives. The firm invests in early-stage technology startups across Brazil and Latin America with a thesis-driven approach to market transformation.
Leading venture capital firm focused exclusively on proptech and real estate technology startups. They operate both venture capital funds and accelerator programs, investing in companies that transform how we buy, sell, live in, and operate real estate.
Corporate venture fund operated by Target investing in early-stage companies led by entrepreneurs of color. Part of Target's broader diversity and inclusion initiatives in the startup ecosystem.
Notation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in exceptional founders building software companies. Founded by Alex Lines and Nick Chirls, they focus on capital-efficient B2B and B2C software investments.
Peak Capital is a Dutch venture capital firm that invests in seed and early-stage B2B SaaS and marketplace companies across Europe. The firm takes a data-driven approach to identifying high-potential founders building scalable businesses.
A Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on B2B SaaS and marketplace investments. Known for their deep expertise in SaaS metrics and go-to-market strategies.
A New York City-focused seed fund investing in companies transforming industries through technology. Backs founders building community-driven businesses.
A Berlin-based operational VC that provides hands-on support in addition to capital. Invests in European startups and provides expert teams in marketing, tech, and business intelligence.
Right Click Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on Australian technology startups. The firm targets pre-seed and seed investments, providing hands-on support to founders at the earliest stages of company building.
A German internet and technology company that builds and invests in internet companies. Known for their company-building approach and focus on emerging markets.
Skystar Capital is an Indonesian venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology startups in Southeast Asia. The firm provides seed and Series A funding along with hands-on operational support to portfolio companies.
A venture capital firm focused on European and Israeli tech companies, known for their global perspective and strong network of entrepreneurs and operators.
Columbus-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies in the Midwest. Specializes in B2B software and marketplace businesses.
Seed-stage venture capital fund investing in underrepresented founders building community-driven businesses. Founded by Wesley Chan and focuses on companies that foster human connection and community.
A thesis-driven venture firm in NYC, known for early investments in Twitter, Tumblr, Etsy, and Coinbase. Focuses on large networks of engaged users and decentralized systems.