Thayer Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $1M – $20M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $500M+
- Sectors
- Deeptech, Climate, Robotics
- Founded
- 2015
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About Thayer Ventures
Thayer Ventures was founded by Chris Neiner and focuses on backing entrepreneurs building solutions for critical infrastructure challenges. The firm specializes in hard-tech investments across manufacturing, energy, materials, and industrial automation. What distinguishes Thayer is their deep operational expertise in scaling hardware-intensive businesses and their network of industry relationships that help portfolio companies navigate complex regulatory and market adoption challenges.
The team brings significant experience from both venture capital and operational roles in industrial and defense sectors. They typically lead or co-lead funding rounds and work closely with founders on go-to-market strategy, business development, and scaling manufacturing operations. The firm has developed particular expertise in dual-use technologies that serve both commercial and government markets.
Investment Thesis
“Backs founders modernizing the world's critical industrial systems through technology.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (1)
Chris Hemmeter
Managing Partner
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 1
- Latest filing
Thayer Ventures filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 30, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Thayer Ventures V, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Thayer Ventures by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Thayer Ventures invest at?
Thayer 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.
Where is Thayer Ventures located?
Thayer Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Thayer Ventures focus on?
Thayer Ventures focuses on investments in Deeptech, Climate, Robotics. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Thayer Ventures's typical check size?
Thayer Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $20M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Thayer Ventures have under management?
Thayer Ventures manages approximately $500M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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