Sutter Hill Ventures

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Palo Alto, United States

Countries of investment

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Fintech
AI
Health Tech
Blockchain
Web3

About
Sutter Hill Ventures is a distinguished private equity firm located in Palo Alto, California, established in 1962 by industry pioneers Bill Draper and Paul Wythes. With a strong focus on long-term investments, the firm specializes in nurturing technology-driven startups, offering both capital and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs. Sutter Hill Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and accelerating growth, helping to create market-leading companies that shape the future of the technology landscape. Their extensive experience and deep industry connections position them as a trusted partner for visionary entrepreneurs seeking to transform their ideas into successful enterprises.

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Investment Thesis

Invests in early stage technology companies with a focus on marketleading innovations and longterm value creation.

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Manager's Experience

With a robust background in private equity, the fund manager has successfully executed over 30 deals across technology and healthcare sectors, primarily in Europe and North America. Emphasizing a data-driven approach, they have steered investments from early to growth stages, consistently demonstrating an operator-first strategy. Noteworthy exits include several high-profile acquisitions that solidified their reputation in the industry. Their ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends has led to substantial returns for stakeholders.