Hummer Winblad Venture Partners

About The Fund

Hummer Winblad Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that was founded in 1989 and is based in San Francisco, California. They are known for investing in early-stage enterprise software companies located in the United States. With a focus on IT and TMT, A.I. and Big Data, and Web Security and Privacy sectors, they have carved out a niche specializing in the initial stages of a business's life cycle. They typically invest with a minimum and maximum amount of $24,000,000 in their portfolio companies. Their investment thesis revolves around being the first institutional capital to guide entrepreneurs through the various stages of growth. Through their deep operational understanding, they assist in areas ranging from early-stage product development to addressing the challenges of rapid scaling. They extend their expertise to help with partnerships, team building, strategy, and positioning, often reaching out proactively to inquire how they can further support their investees. Highlighted by testimonials from CEOs of companies like MuleSoft, Five9, and Omniture, their value-add goes beyond capital, emphasizing their supportive role in company success. HWVP boasts a team of forward thinkers and engineers solely committed to the software sector, capitalizing on their first-hand experience to foster the growth and scalability of innovative software solutions. They demonstrate a track record of commitment to helping their portfolio companies emerge as market leaders by providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance and access to essential resources.