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§ Venture Capital · Boston, MA, USA
Global venture capital & private equity firm investing in tech across all stages: enterprise software, AI, cybersecurity.
Founded in 1983 by Rick Frisbie, Howard Anderson, and Gordon Baty, Battery Ventures is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Boston that invests across early, growth, and buyout stages. Managing over $13 billion in assets, the firm has backed more than 500 technology companies worldwide, featuring prominent portfolio enterprises such as Databricks, Coinbase, Wayfair, Glassdoor, and Marketo. The organization focuses on enterprise software, cybersecurity, consumer technology, and industrial technology, supporting international operations through additional offices in San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, London, and Tel Aviv. In July 2022, the firm raised $3.8 billion across two new investment vehicles, including its $3.3 billion fourteenth flagship fund and a $530 million select fund. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023, the collaborative investment firm has recorded 74 public offerings and over 200 acquisitions since inception.
Key people at Battery Ventures.
Battery Ventures is a global, technology-focused investment firm founded in 1983 that invests across early, growth, and buyout stages primarily in application software, infrastructure software, consumer tech, and industrial tech/life sciences sectors. The firm emphasizes a collaborative, research-driven investment philosophy and supports its portfolio companies with expertise in talent, business development, marketing, and leadership growth. With over $13 billion raised since inception and currently managing funds totaling $3.8 billion, Battery Ventures has backed more than 450 companies, many of which have gone public or been acquired, significantly impacting the global startup ecosystem by fueling innovation and scaling technology businesses[1][2][5].
Battery Ventures was founded in Boston by Rick Frisbie, Howard Anderson, and Bob Barrett. Over its 40-year history, the firm has expanded globally with offices in the U.S., Europe, and Israel, evolving its focus to cover a broad spectrum of technology sectors while maintaining a consistent investment approach across venture capital and private equity. Its long track record includes 74 IPOs and over 200 M&A events, reflecting its deep experience and stable capital base that enables sustained support for portfolio companies[1][2][3].
Battery Ventures rides the ongoing global trend of digital transformation and technology innovation across multiple sectors, including enterprise software, consumer technology, and life sciences. The firm’s timing aligns with accelerating demand for software infrastructure and industrial tech solutions, driven by cloud adoption, AI, and automation. Its ability to invest at multiple stages allows it to influence the ecosystem by nurturing startups from inception through maturity, fostering innovation, and enabling scalable growth that shapes industry standards and competitive dynamics[1][2][3].
Looking ahead, Battery Ventures is poised to continue leveraging its deep sector expertise and global network to capitalize on emerging technology trends such as AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and life sciences innovation. The firm’s substantial capital resources and collaborative investment approach position it to expand its influence by backing transformative companies that address complex market challenges. As technology ecosystems evolve, Battery Ventures’ integrated support model and multi-stage investment strategy will likely enhance its role as a key enabler of innovation and growth in the global tech landscape[1][3].
Key people at Battery Ventures.
Battery Ventures has more than 26 tracked investments across 26 companies. The latest tracked deal is $80.0M Series B in Jump in February 2026.
