Icon Ventures

VC Palo Alto, California, United States ·Founded 2003

Overview

Icon Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies. The firm focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, digital health, enterprise, data management, and consumer products. Icon Ventures invests from Seed through Series B stages, providing capital to companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and innovation. With over $780 million under management, Icon Ventures has a history of backing market-leading companies like Aster Data, FireEye, 41st Parameter, Infinera, MoPub, Palo Alto Networks, and Proofpoint. The firm's investment approach emphasizes deep industry knowledge, strong relationships within the venture capital ecosystem, and a commitment to building enduring value in its portfolio companies. Icon Ventures operates with a team of experienced investors who engage directly with entrepreneurs to foster trust and collaboration. Their mission is to set high standards in venture capital by applying time-tested principles to identify and scale category leaders, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The firm is dedicated to supporting visionary founders in building transformative companies that define the future of their industries.

Investment Focus

  • Strong founding team
  • Innovative technology
  • Scalable business model
  • Clear market opportunity
  • Early to mid-stage companies
  • Strong growth potential
  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Experienced management teams

Portfolio Companies

OpenAIDatadogPalo Alto NetworksFireEyeBill.comTeladoc41st ParameterInfineraMoPubProofpointYodleClairMailAster DataRipcordOpcityAlationRockset

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Frequently asked questions about Icon Ventures

What sectors does Icon Ventures invest in?

Icon Ventures invests in Technology, Consumer, HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech and SaaS, and is based in Palo Alto, California, United States. Icon Ventures is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Icon Ventures invest at?

Icon Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 2M - 200M.

Which regions does Icon Ventures invest in?

Icon Ventures invests across United States, Canada and Japan.

Who are the partners at Icon Ventures?

Team members listed for Icon Ventures include Takenori Sanami (CFO) and Jeb Miller (General Partner).

What companies has Icon Ventures invested in?

Icon Ventures's portfolio includes OpenAI, Datadog, Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, Bill.com, Teladoc, 41st Parameter and Infinera.

How do I contact Icon Ventures?

Icon Ventures's contact details — including phone — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database