Correlation Ventures

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2006
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
6
in our dataset
Rounds participated
10
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$87.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed

About

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Correlation Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. Their investment portfolio encompasses business products, consumer services, healthcare, financial services, energy, cybersecurity, SaaS, life sciences, e-commerce, and more

The firm takes a unique approach by requiring at least one other venture capital firm to also invest alongside them in each opportunity. This strategy allows Correlation Ventures to participate in various funding rounds, from seed to late-stage investments. They are particularly well-suited for companies seeking to complete a VC-led round, leveraging their expertise in data science and go-to-market strategies to provide additional support and value. Correlation Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth in the companies they invest in, making them a significant player in the venture capital landscape.

Portfolio · 6

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software4
Fintech & Insurtech2

Funds · 3

  • III — $130M Jun 2023
  • II — $200M Jan 2017
  • I — $165M Jan 2012

Q&A

What is Correlation Ventures' most recent fund close?
Correlation Ventures announced the close of its third fund, Fund III, in June 2023, raising $130M.
What is Correlation Ventures' investment focus?
Correlation Ventures specializes in investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies across diverse sectors including business products, consumer services, healthcare, financial services, energy, cybersecurity, SaaS, life sciences, and e-commerce.
Can you name a recent exit for Correlation Ventures?
In January 2023, Correlation Ventures saw the acquisition of its portfolio company Jeeng - PowerInbox by OpenWeb for $100M.
What is Correlation Ventures' approach to co-investing?
Correlation Ventures requires at least one other venture capital firm to invest alongside them in each opportunity, allowing them to participate in various funding rounds from seed to late-stage.
Which sectors does Correlation Ventures primarily invest in?
Correlation Ventures shows a concentration in Business Software and Fintech & Insurtech, with 4 and 2 portfolio companies respectively in these sectors.
Who are the founders of Correlation Ventures?
Correlation Ventures was co-founded by David Coats and Trevor Kienzle, who both serve as Managing Directors.
What is one of Correlation Ventures' notable portfolio companies in the fintech sector?
Bluevine is a notable portfolio company of Correlation Ventures, operating in the small business banking solution space.
When was Correlation Ventures founded?
Correlation Ventures was founded in 2006.
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