Top 10 Venture Capital Investors (2025)

• Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Total Investments

239,059

Successful Exits

40,278

Active Investors

23,183

Top Venture Capital Investors Overview

Introduction to Venture Capital Investors

Venture Capital investors play a crucial role in the startup ecosystem. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the most active and successful venture capital investors, based on their investment history, portfolio performance, and industry expertise.

How We Selected Top Venture Capital Investors

Our rankings are based on several key factors:

  • Number of investments made
  • Successful exits
  • Industry diversity and expertise
  • Team size and experience
  • Market presence and reputation
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Bessemer Venture Partners

Redwood City, California, United States

Bessemer Venture Partners manages more than $4 billion of venture capital invested in over 130 companies around the world.
Consumer E-Commerce Health Care FinTech SaaS Security Mobile EdTech Marketplace Enterprise Software Venture Capital
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Threshold

Menlo Park, California, United States

Threshold is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on conviction investment strategy.
Finance Consumer Venture Capital Health Care Information Technology Enterprise Micro VC Venture Capital
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Lightspeed Venture Partners

Menlo Park, California, United States

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that engages in consumer, enterprise, technology, and cleantech markets.
Finance Venture Capital Bitcoin Cloud Computing Venture Capital
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Index Ventures

San Francisco, California, United States

Index helps the most ambitious entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into global businesses.
Finance Venture Capital Angel Investment Venture Capital
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Andreessen Horowitz

Menlo Park, California, United States

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm with $2.7 billion under management, investing from seed to growth.
Finance Venture Capital Angel Investment Venture Capital
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Goldman Sachs

New York, New York, United States

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, and investment banking and management services.
Finance Financial Services Venture Capital Banking Security Venture Capital Investment Bank
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Khosla Ventures

Menlo Park, California, United States

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on environmentally friendly tech, internet, computing, mobile, and silicon tech.
Financial Services Venture Capital Health Care Business Development Mobile Venture Capital
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First Round Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

First Round is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing seed-stage funding to technology companies.
Finance Financial Services Venture Capital News Venture Capital
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GV

Mountain View, California, United States

GV provides seed, venture, and growth stage funding to technology companies.
Finance Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital Venture Capital
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General Catalyst

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that makes early-stage and growth equity investments.
Consumer Venture Capital Cryptocurrency Blockchain Mobile Enterprise Venture Capital
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Venture Capital Investment Trends and Insights

Key Findings

  • Average investments per investor: 10.3
  • Most active sectors: Venture Capital, Financial Services, Finance, FinTech, Blockchain
  • Success rate (exits/investments): 16.8%

Summary of Top Venture Capital Investors

The venture capital investment landscape continues to evolve and grow. These top investors have demonstrated consistent success in identifying and supporting promising startups. Whether you're a founder looking for investment or an aspiring venture capital investor, these individuals represent some of the most knowledgeable and active participants in the startup ecosystem.

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