Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$90.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Pre-Seed, Seed
About
Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in early-stage technology investments. Founded in 1996 as GRP Partners, the firm rebranded in 2013. With over $2 billion in total funds raised, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies across various sectors including digital media, SaaS, consumer internet, and retail innovation. The firm primarily leads seed and Series A rounds, providing both capital and strategic guidance. Upfront Ventures has a strong presence in the Los Angeles tech ecosystem and also invests globally, including in Israel and Europe.
Portfolio · 1
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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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1996 |
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