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137 Ventures

Q: When was 137 Ventures last fund created?

137 Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-30.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2011

AUM

$1 270 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 04 July, 2026

Profile

137 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2011. The firm is led by a team of 23 professionals, including three partners. They are recognized for their unique secondary investment structure, which allows them to partner closely with generational technology companies and their founders, offering a distinctive approach in the venture capital landscape.

The firm invests across multiple stages, from seed to later-stage companies, with a primary focus on the technology sector. Their areas of interest include fintech, transportation, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Geographically, they concentrate on the United States, Canada, and Sweden. 137 Ventures manages several funds, including Fund IV with $220 million launched in 2019 and Fund V with $350 million launched in 2021.

Notable investments by 137 Ventures include Hermeus - aerospace technology, Cape - telecommunications services, Hadrian - aerospace technology, Northwood Space - aerospace technology, and Ramp - financial software. These investments demonstrate the firm's dedication to supporting innovative companies across a range of industries.

Industry

Blockchain/Crypto Transportation Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Internet and Web Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Education Aerospace AI Technology Energy Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Machine Learning (ML) Healthcare Services

137 Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Security Software Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$220 M	March 2019
137 Ventures Fund V	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Security Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$350 M	November 2021
137 Ventures Founders Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$350 M	April 2026
137 Ventures Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace AI			$10-50 m	$350 M	May 2026

Contacts

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Justin Fishner-Wolfson Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 137 Ventures

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 137 Ventures

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FAQs about 137 Ventures

Is 137 Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

137 Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is 137 Ventures located?

137 Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was 137 Ventures founded?

137 Ventures was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does 137 Ventures invest in?

137 Ventures invests in companies and startups in Blockchain/Crypto, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Internet and Web Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Education, Aerospace, AI, Technology, Energy, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, Machine Learning (ML), Healthcare Services.

What is 137 Ventures geographical focus of investments?

137 Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does 137 Ventures typically invest in?

137 Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of 137 Ventures investment?

137 Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 137 Ventures?

137 Ventures has around $1 270m assets under management.

When was 137 Ventures last fund created?

137 Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-30

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