DFJ Growth

Venture Capital Active San Mateo, United States Est. 2005
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
5
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$314.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
G Round, F Round, D Round, C Round, E Round, B Round

About

DFJ Growth is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2005. The firm specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies that have achieved product-market fit and are scaling rapidly. DFJ Growth focuses on sectors such as enterprise software, AI, cybersecurity, space, robotics, and biotechnology. In 2025, the firm closed its fifth and largest fund, DFJ Growth V, raising $1.2 billion. Notable investments include SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter, Coinbase, Unity, Ring, and Anduril. The firm typically participates in Series B and later funding rounds

Portfolio · 3

Salt Security
API Security Platform
2 rounds $210.0M committed Latest: 2022-02
Oosto
Visual Intelligence Solutions
2 rounds $74.0M committed Latest: 2020-09
Sisense
AI-driven Platform for Infused Analytics
1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2014-06

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Business Software1

Funds · 1

  • DFJ Growth V — $1.2B May 2025

Q&A

What is DFJ Growth's primary investment focus?
DFJ Growth specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies that have achieved product-market fit and are scaling rapidly. The firm focuses on sectors such as enterprise software, AI, cybersecurity, space, robotics, and biotechnology.
When was DFJ Growth founded?
DFJ Growth was founded in 2005.
What is the most recent fund raised by DFJ Growth?
In May 2025, DFJ Growth closed its fifth and largest fund, DFJ Growth V, raising $1.2 billion.
Can you name some of DFJ Growth's notable portfolio companies?
DFJ Growth's notable investments include SpaceX and Tesla.
What is DFJ Growth's typical investment stage?
DFJ Growth typically participates in Series B and later funding rounds, including C, D, E, F, and G rounds.
Has DFJ Growth had any recent exits?
Yes, in January 2025, DFJ Growth had an exit with the acquisition of Oosto by Metropolis Technologies for $125 million.
Who are the managing partners at DFJ Growth?
The managing partners at DFJ Growth are Barry Schuler and Randy Glein.
Which sectors has DFJ Growth focused on for its investment rounds?
DFJ Growth has focused its investment rounds on Cyber Security, Aerospace, Defense & HLS, and Business Software sectors.
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