Vertex Ventures US

Early stage VC that backs fearless founders building a smarter digital economy through B2B software.

Venture Capital Active Palo Alto, United States
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$35.2M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, A Round, Pre-Seed

About

Vertex Ventures US is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA. It is part of a global network of independent Vertex Ventures funds, all sharing Vertex Holdings (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek) as an anchor investor. Vertex Ventures US focuses on leading or co-leading Seed and Series A investments in SaaS and infrastructure software startups. The firm emphasizes a concentrated investment strategy, partnering closely with technical founders to assist with go-to-market strategies and team building. Its team comprises former founders and operators who leverage their collective experience to support portfolio companies.

Portfolio · 3

Unity SCM
SaaS-based Supply Chain Operation Platform
1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2023-05
MultiPhy
Integrated Circuits for High-speed Communication Networks
1 round $19.0M committed Latest: 2010-05
Runcom Technologies
4G Broadband Wireless Access Solutions
1 round $8.2M committed Latest: 2000-12

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies5
Fintech & Insurtech3
Business Software3
Cyber Security1

Q&A

What is Vertex Ventures US's primary investment focus?
Vertex Ventures US partners with and invests in early-stage founders building infrastructure and SaaS companies.
Which sectors does Vertex Ventures US primarily invest in?
Vertex Ventures US shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies, Fintech & Insurtech, Business Software, and Cyber Security.
Can you name some of Vertex Ventures US's recent exits?
Vertex Ventures US had an exit with Sayata, which was acquired by GBLI in September 2025, and Thriver, acquired by Gusto in October 2024.
What are the typical investment stages for Vertex Ventures US?
Vertex Ventures US invests in Seed, A Round, and Pre-Seed stages.
Which portfolio companies has Vertex Ventures US invested in within the last two years?
Within the last two years, Vertex Ventures US has invested in Ledge Tech, a no-code payment management platform, and Apono, a permission management solution for DevOps.
Has Vertex Ventures US had any portfolio companies go public recently?
Yes, Actelis Networks, a networking solutions provider, went public on NASDAQ in May 2022 with a valuation of $70M.
Who are the General Partners at Vertex Ventures US?
The General Partners at Vertex Ventures US are In Sik Rhee, Sandeep Bhadra, and Jonathan Heiliger.
What is the geographic focus of Vertex Ventures US's headquarters?
Vertex Ventures US is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
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