Upfront Ventures

Venture Capital Active Santa Monica, United States Est. 1996
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
10
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$283.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Pre-Seed, Seed

About

Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, with a focus on early-stage investments in technology startups. Known for its hands-on approach, Upfront backs founders building transformative companies across sectors like enterprise software, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and access to a robust network of industry leaders to help startups scale. With a strong track record of successful investments, Upfront Ventures is committed to supporting entrepreneurs from inception to growth

Portfolio · 3

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Industrial Technologies1

Funds · 3

  • Upfront Secondary IV, — $5M Jan 2025
  • Upfront Secondary III — $25M Jul 2024
  • Upfront Secondary II — $25M Apr 2024

Q&A

What is Upfront Ventures' primary investment focus?
Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, focusing on early-stage investments in technology startups across sectors like enterprise software, consumer tech, and marketplaces.
Which notable companies are in Upfront Ventures' current portfolio?
Upfront Ventures' portfolio includes Bionaut Labs, which is developing precision-targeted medicine for CNS disorders.
What is the most recent fund raised by Upfront Ventures?
Upfront Ventures raised $5M for its Upfront Secondary IV fund in January 2025.
What was the size of the Upfront Secondary III fund?
Upfront Ventures raised $25M for its Upfront Secondary III fund in July 2024.
When was the Upfront Secondary II fund raised and for what amount?
Upfront Ventures raised $25M for its Upfront Secondary II fund in April 2024.
What is the typical investment stage for Upfront Ventures?
Upfront Ventures primarily invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages.
Which sector has seen the most investment rounds from Upfront Ventures?
Upfront Ventures has conducted 9 investment rounds in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector.
Who are some of the key team members at Upfront Ventures?
Key team members at Upfront Ventures include Yves Sisteron, a Managing Partner, and Mark Suster, a General Partner.
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Founded1996