The Westly Group

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2007
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
3
Rounds' value
$268.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, Seed, C Round, A Round, Pre-Seed

About

The Westly Group is one of the largest venture funds in North America focused on clean energy, transportation, buildings & industry 4.0.

Portfolio · 4

Tenet Security
AI Security and Governance Platform for Autonomous AI Agents
Led ★ 1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2026-06
T-REX
Advanced Software and Managed Data Services for Asset-backed Finance
Led ★ 2 rounds $55.0M committed Latest: 2022-01
CyCognito
Attack Surface Analysis and Remediation Platform
Led ★ 1 round $100.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
SentinelOne
Autonomous AI Endpoint Security Platform
3 rounds $107.0M committed Latest: 2017-01

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security2
Fintech & Insurtech1

Funds · 2

  • Carbon-Emitting Seed-Stage — $100M Jul 2024
  • Fund IV — $312M Jan 2021

Q&A

What is The Westly Group's primary investment focus?
The Westly Group is one of the largest venture funds in North America focused on clean energy, transportation, buildings & industry 4.0.
When was The Westly Group founded?
The Westly Group was founded in 2007.
What are some of The Westly Group's notable portfolio companies?
The Westly Group's notable portfolio companies include CyCognito, an attack surface analysis and remediation platform, and SentinelOne, an autonomous AI endpoint security platform.
Has The Westly Group had any recent exits?
Yes, The Westly Group had an exit in April 2024 with the acquisition of T-REX by Finsight Group. Previously, SentinelOne went public in June 2021 with a valuation of $8.9 billion.
What is the most recent fund raised by The Westly Group?
The Westly Group closed a Carbon-Emitting Seed-Stage fund of $100 million in July 2024.
What investment stages does The Westly Group typically participate in?
The Westly Group invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, and C Round.
Who are the managing partners at The Westly Group?
Steve Westly is the Founder & Managing Partner, and Timothy Wang is a Managing Partner at The Westly Group.
Which sectors have seen the most investment rounds from The Westly Group?
Cyber Security has seen the most investment rounds from The Westly Group, followed by Fintech & Insurtech.
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