Ridge Ventures (Formerly known as IDG Ventures USA)
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Burlingame, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- PropTech
- E-Commerce
- Web3
- Enterprise
About
Ridge Ventures (formerly known as IDG Ventures USA) is a premier early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering visionary founders who are transforming the software landscape. By prioritizing fast, flexible, and founder-centric investments, Ridge Ventures fosters innovation at the intersection of technology and business, enabling startups to thrive in a competitive environment. The firm leverages its extensive industry expertise and a robust network to support entrepreneurs in building scalable solutions that address emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital age. Ridge Ventures is committed to driving impactful growth and success for its portfolio companies while shaping the future of software utilization globally.
Ridge Ventures (formerly known as IDG Ventures USA) is a premier early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering visionary founders who are transforming the software landscape. By prioritizing fast, flexible, and founder-centric investments, Ridge Ventures fosters innovation at the intersection of technology and business, enabling startups to thrive in a competitive environment. The firm leverages its extensive industry expertise and a robust network to support entrepreneurs in building scalable solutions that address emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital age. Ridge Ventures is committed to driving impactful growth and success for its portfolio companies while shaping the future of software utilization globally.
Investment Thesis
Seed and Series A Full Stop. Enterprise Founder Champions. Customer Connections that will Blow Your Mind.
Manager's Experience
Bringing a wealth of experience from various sectors, the fund manager has executed numerous deals across technology, healthcare, and consumer markets. With a strategic operator-first approach, they focus on early to growth-stage investments, primarily in North America and Europe. They have successfully built a diverse portfolio, achieving notable exits that underscore their data-driven decision-making process. Their investment philosophy emphasizes deep partnership with founders to drive long-term value creation.
Ridge Ventures (Formerly known as IDG Ventures USA) Contacts Information
Team
Yousuf Khan
Lorra Stone
Gil Penchina
Ben Metcalfe
Alexander Rosen
Philip Sanderson
Pat Kenealy