DST Global

Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

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Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

DST Global is a prominent Internet investment firm with a global presence. Founded by Yuri Milner, with co-founders Saurabh Gupta, John Lindfors, Rahul Mehta, and Tom Stafford, the firm is known for investing in some of the world's fastest-growing and most valuable companies. Based in the Cayman Islands, DST Global maintains a high profile in the industry and does not accept retail investors.

The firm focuses its investments primarily in the internet sector and is renowned for its involvement with major technological and internet-driven enterprises. DST Global typically targets later-stage investments but specific check sizes are not detailed in the available documentation.

Some notable portfolio companies include high-growth firms across various internet sub-sectors, although detailed descriptions of these companies are not available from the current data. The team at DST Global is well-grounded with a strong background in internet and technology sectors, contributing to their strategic investment decisions.

Industry

Education Software Other IT Services Internet and Web Services Edtech Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Mobile/Apps Internet of Things (IoT)

Contacts

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Yuri Milner Founder
Founder
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Rahul Mehta Partner
Partner
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FAQs about DST Global

DST Global is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
DST Global is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
DST Global was founded in 2009.
DST Global invests in companies and startups in Education, Software, Other, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Edtech, Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Mobile/Apps, Internet of Things (IoT).
DST Global invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
DST Global invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
DST Global usually invests $100+ m on average.
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