Operator Collective
VC
2019
$143 M
San Francisco, California, United States
Profile
Operator Collective is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. The firm is unique in its approach, connecting founders with a community of over 200 Operator Limited Partners, who are experienced executives from leading tech companies. This diverse group includes 90% women and 40% people of color, bringing a wealth of expertise and networks to the table.
The firm focuses on investing in business-to-business technology companies, particularly in sectors like AI, SaaS, HR Tech, and Fintech. Operator Collective typically invests in Seed and Series A stages, with an average check size ranging from $500K to $1.5M. The firm has raised two funds: Operator Collective Fund I with $51 million and Fund II with $92 million. They primarily invest in the United States but have a presence in other countries as well.
Notable portfolio companies include Ramp - a financial software company, Outreach - a sales engagement platform, and Workstream - a hiring platform for hourly workers. Operator Collective is known for its strong network and ability to provide strategic introductions and support to its portfolio companies.
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Operator Collective Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Operator Collective Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Business Services (B2B)
Fintech
SaaS
Software
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Seed
Series A
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$51 M
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December 2019
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Operator Collective Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Fintech
SaaS
Software
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Seed
Series A
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$92 M
|
October 2022
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