Upfront Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Santa Monica, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Software
About
Upfront Ventures is a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in investments in cutting-edge technology businesses across sectors such as digital media, SaaS, consumer internet, and retail innovation. Committed to supporting visionary early-stage founders and startups, Upfront Ventures leverages its extensive industry expertise and network to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of growth and scaling. By fostering strategic partnerships and providing tailored resources, the firm aims to drive impactful innovation and long-term success in the technology ecosystem.
Upfront Ventures is a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in investments in cutting-edge technology businesses across sectors such as digital media, SaaS, consumer internet, and retail innovation. Committed to supporting visionary early-stage founders and startups, Upfront Ventures leverages its extensive industry expertise and network to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of growth and scaling. By fostering strategic partnerships and providing tailored resources, the firm aims to drive impactful innovation and long-term success in the technology ecosystem.
Investment Thesis
Revolutionary technology comes at the intersection of disciplines data, engineering, physical and life sciences and those connections are happening all over LA.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager specializes in early to growth-stage investments predominantly in the technology and healthcare sectors. Active across North America and Europe, they have successfully led over 30 deals, resulting in several notable exits that have significantly outperformed market benchmarks. Their strategic approach is operator-first, leveraging deep industry insights to drive value creation in portfolio companies. This expertise reflects a data-driven investment philosophy that prioritizes scalable innovations.
Team
Yves Sisteron
Stuart Lander
Riley Mccluskey
Megan Healy
Mark S
Mark Suster
Lacey Hulsey
Kyle Taylor
Kevin Zhang
Kerry Bennett