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Battery Ventures

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Boston, United States · Founded 1983 · AUM $13 billion · Website
Venture CapitalPrivate EquityGrowth EquityBuyoutApplication softwareInfrastructure softwareConsumerIndustrial techLife sciencesNorth AmericaEuropeIsrael
Last verified
10/15/2026

Firm Overview

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10/15/2026
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Battery Ventures is a global, technology-focused investment firm that specializes in venture capital and private equity investments.

Founded in 1983 in Boston, Battery Ventures has grown into a global investment powerhouse with a focus on technology sectors. The firm operates from multiple offices including Boston, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, London, and New York City, managing capital through a series of flagship and side funds.

The firm employs a diverse investment strategy that spans from early-stage venture capital to late-stage private equity buyouts. Since its inception, Battery has raised over $13 billion in committed capital and has invested in more than 530 companies.

Battery Ventures is known for its resilient investment strategy, having navigated numerous market cycles. As of 2025, their portfolio success includes approximately 70 public offerings and over 185 mergers or acquisitions, highlighting their active role in the global technology ecosystem.

Founded1983
HeadquartersBoston, United States
AUM$13 billion
Target investmentSeed to Buyout
Employees100+
StrategiesVenture Capital, Private Equity, Growth Equity, Buyout
Sector focusApplication software, Infrastructure software, Consumer, Industrial tech, Life sciences
Geographic focusNorth America, Europe, Israel

Leadership

Rick Frisbie
Founder
Howard Anderson
Founder
Bob Barrett
Founder
Michael Brown
Managing Partner

Notable Investments

DatabricksForterro

Historical and current deals referenced in public sources.

Portfolio Companies

CompanySectorStatusWebsite
AmplitudeSoftwarePublicVisit ↗
BrazeSoftwarePublicVisit ↗
CoinbaseFintechPublicVisit ↗
DatabricksSoftwarePrivateVisit ↗
GrouponConsumer InternetPublicVisit ↗
Letter AI—Current—
MarketoSoftwareAcquiredVisit ↗
NutanixInfrastructurePublicVisit ↗
PendoSoftwarePrivateVisit ↗
SprinklrSoftwarePublicVisit ↗
Sustainability at Work Group—Current—
WayfairConsumer InternetPublicVisit ↗

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplitude_(company)

Portfolio Web Readiness

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