DAG Ventures

A venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, investing in mid-stage and growth financing rounds.

Venture Capital Active Palo Alto, United States Est. 2004
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$40.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
E Round, D Round, A Round, B Round, C Round

About

DAG Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2004, spun off from Duff Ackerman & Goodrich. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and focuses on mid-stage and growth financing rounds. They manage an impressive $1.8 billion across a portfolio of over 160 companies, with investments in various technology sectors including AI, fintech, healthcare, consumer, and SaaS. DAG Ventures has a demonstrated track record of investing in Israeli startups, with a portfolio that includes companies like Wix, Clarizen, Gigya, GreenRoad Technologies, Metacafe, Convertro, and Seeking Alpha.

Portfolio · 2

Convertro
Unified Marketing Solution
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2013-01
Metacafe
Video Sharing Platform
2 rounds $35.0M committed Latest: 2010-06

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software4
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Funds · 6

  • DAG Ventures VI — $235M Nov 2014
  • DAG Ventures V — $210M Jan 2011
  • DAG Ventures IV — $510M Jan 2010
  • DAG Ventures III — $500M Jan 2007
  • DAG Ventures II — $350M Jun 2006
  • DAG Ventures QP — $60.31M Dec 2005

Q&A

What is DAG Ventures' primary investment focus by sector?
DAG Ventures shows a strong concentration in Business Software, with 11 investment rounds and 4 portfolio companies in this sector.
Which investment stages does DAG Ventures typically participate in?
DAG Ventures typically invests in later-stage rounds, including B, C, D, and E Rounds.
Can you name some notable exits for DAG Ventures?
DAG Ventures has had notable exits including the acquisition of Clarizen for $110M in January 2018, and Gigya for $350M by SAP in September 2017. They also saw Wix go public on NASDAQ in November 2013 with a valuation of $603.9M.
When was DAG Ventures founded and where is it headquartered?
DAG Ventures was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
How many funds has DAG Ventures raised?
DAG Ventures has raised six funds: DAG Ventures VI, DAG Ventures V, DAG Ventures IV, DAG Ventures III, DAG Ventures II, and DAG Ventures QP.
Who are the managing directors at DAG Ventures?
The managing directors at DAG Ventures include Tom Goodrich, John Cadeddu, and Young Chung.
What was the most recent fund raised by DAG Ventures?
The most recent fund raised by DAG Ventures was DAG Ventures VI in November 2014.
What is DAG Ventures' investment activity in Israel?
DAG Ventures has had investments in Israel since 2014.
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