Chess Ventures

Private Equity California, United States ·Founded 1998

Overview

Chess Ventures is a private equity firm investing in early-stage technology companies with applications in financial services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and was founded in 1998. It is funded in part by the Schwab family, associated with Charles Schwab discount brokerage. Chess Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $3 million per round, leading funding rounds or co-investing. The firm focuses on companies headquartered in the United States and prefers earlier-stage rounds. Notable investments include Pendo Systems, Aravo Solutions, and Infoblox. Chess Ventures is currently inactive and no longer making new investments.

Investment Focus

  • Companies headquartered in the United States
  • Early-stage technology companies with applications in financial services

Portfolio Companies

InfobloxPendo SystemsAravo Solutions

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Frequently asked questions about Chess Ventures

What sectors does Chess Ventures invest in?

Chess Ventures invests in Financial Services and Technology, and is based in California, United States. Chess Ventures is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Chess Ventures invest at?

Chess Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 3M.

Which regions does Chess Ventures invest in?

Chess Ventures invests across United States.

What companies has Chess Ventures invested in?

Chess Ventures's portfolio includes Infoblox, Pendo Systems and Aravo Solutions.

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