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Learn which startups Index Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Mike Volpi).
Multi-stage global VC founded 1996 with $3.1B+ raised, 50+ unicorns including Figma and Datadog
Key people at Index Ventures.
Index Ventures is a multi-stage global venture capital firm founded in 1996, with over $3.1 billion raised and a portfolio including more than 50 unicorns such as Figma and Datadog. Its mission centers on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs worldwide, investing in *who they are* rather than just *what they do*, emphasizing founder quality, innovation, and market opportunity. The firm focuses primarily on technology startups across sectors like software, fintech, and marketplaces, supporting companies from seed to growth stages. Index Ventures has significantly impacted the startup ecosystem by bridging European innovation with North American scale, fostering transformative companies that disrupt industries and create lasting value[1][2][5].
Index Ventures originated from a Swiss bond-trading firm, Index Securities, founded by Gerald Rimer in 1976. The venture capital arm was officially established in Geneva in 1996 by Neil Rimer, David Rimer, and Giuseppe Zocco. The firm expanded to London in 2002, then to San Francisco in 2011, and New York City in 2022, reflecting its evolution from a European-focused investor to a global player. Over time, Index broadened its focus from technology and life sciences (spinning off Medicxi Ventures in 2016) to a multi-stage investment approach spanning seed to growth stages across Europe, the U.S., and Israel[1][4].
Index Ventures rides the wave of globalization and digital transformation, capitalizing on the increasing convergence of European innovation and U.S. market dominance. The firm’s timing aligns with the rise of technology-driven disruption across industries, where startups require multi-stage capital and strategic guidance to scale internationally. Market forces such as expanding digital adoption, cloud computing, and SaaS growth favor Index’s investment thesis. By fostering transatlantic connections and backing visionary founders, Index influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating innovation and enabling startups to become global leaders[1][2][3].
Looking ahead, Index Ventures is poised to deepen its multi-stage investment strategy, particularly in emerging technology sectors and geographies. Trends like AI, fintech innovation, and enterprise software will likely shape their portfolio evolution. The firm’s global footprint and founder-centric approach position it to continue identifying and scaling transformative companies. As the venture landscape becomes more competitive, Index’s emphasis on founder quality and long-term partnership will be critical to maintaining its influence and success. Ultimately, Index Ventures remains a key player connecting visionary entrepreneurs with the capital and expertise needed to redefine industries worldwide[2][4][5].
Key people at Index Ventures.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Parallel | $20.0M Series A | Julia Andre | Arthur Mensch, Felix Blossier, Quentin de Metz, Vincent Bouvier, eFounders, Pierre Entremont, Y Combinator |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Alan | $116.3M Other Equity | Index Ventures | Antoine Griezmann, Michael Katchen, Tobias Lütke, Belfius, Greenoaks Capital, KAAF Investments, SH |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Evervault | $25.0M Series B | Justin Saslaw | Kleiner Perkins, Operator Partners, Sequoia Capital |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Astelia | $35.0M astelia seed | Team8, Index Ventures, Amir Zilberstein, Juriaan Duizendstraal | Holly Ventures |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Revel | $150.0M b | Index Ventures, Nina Achadjian | Dylan Field, Abstract Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Thrive Capital |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Pepper | $50.0M Series C | Aaron Darr | Greylock Partners, Harmony Partners, ICONIQ Growth, Interplay Ventures |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Venice | $25.0M Series A | Cack Wilhelm | Assaf Rappaport, Dor Knafo, Gil Azrielant, Raaz Herzberg, Holly Ventures, Vine Ventures |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Temporal Technologies | $300.0M Temporal Technologies Series D | Andreessen Horowitz, Sarah Wang, Raghu Raghuram, Sarah Wang | Amplify Partners, GIC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Madrona Venture Group, Sapphire Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Simile | $100.0M Simile Series A | Index Ventures, Shardul Shah | Adam D’Angelo, Andrej Karpathy, Fei-Fei Li, A Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Hanabi Capital |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Duna | Duna Series A | CapitalG, Alex Nichols | David Singleton, Ethan Tandowsky, Frank Slootman, Mariette Swart, Michael Cocoman, Puzzle Ventures, Claire Hughes Johnson, Mariëtte Swart, Pieter van der Does |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Kindred | $85.0M Series C | Index Ventures | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Kindred | Kindred Series B / Series C | NEA, Index Ventures, Vanessa Larco, Vlad Loktev | Dylan Field |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Granola | Venture Round | Index Ventures | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Flapping Airplanes | $180.0M Seed | — | Google Ventures, David Cahn |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Decagon | $250.0M Series D | Coatue, Index Ventures | Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, avra, Bain Capital Ventures, Chemistry, Definition, Elad Gil, Forerunner, GIC, Ribbit Capital, Starwood Capital Group, T.Capital, A Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Avra Capital, Chemistry |
| Jan 22, 2026 | LiveKit | $100.0M Other Equity | Sahir Azam | Altimeter Capital, Hanabi Capital, Redpoint Ventures |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Pomelo | $55.0M Series C | Deven Parekh, Nicolas Szekasy | Robin Murray, Endeavor Catalyst, Monashees, Section 32, TQ Ventures |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Ankar AI | $20.0M Series A | Andreas Helbig | Daphni, Norrsken VC |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Mirelo | $41.0M Seed | Guido Appenzeller, Georgia Stevenson | Alexandre Berriche, Antoine Le Nel, Arthur Mensch, Burkay Gur, Coco Mao, Jakob Uszkoreit, Laura Modiano, Léon Bottou, Thomas Hofmann, Thomas Wolf, Yariv Adan, Atlantic Labs |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Seven AI | $130.0M Series A | Shardul Shah | Adam Fletcher, CRV, Greylock Partners, Spark |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Duvo | $15.0M Seed | Jan Hammer | Ajay Kavan, David Singleton, Kieran Flanagan, Roy Reznik, Credo Ventures, Northzone, Puzzle Ventures |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Harmonic | $120.0M Series C | Nick Shalek | Emerson Collective, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Physical Intelligence | $600.0M Series B | CapitalG | Jeff Bezos, Emergence Capital, Lux Capital, Thrive Capital, T. Rowe Price Associates |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Parallel | $100.0M Series A | Index Ventures, Mamoon Hamid | Spark Capital, First Round Capital, Vinod Khosla, Terrain |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Wonderful | $100.0M Series A | Hannah Seal | Bessemer Venture Partners, Jeff Horing, Alex Lim, Vine Ventures |