SAP Ventures (SAP)

Profile

SAP Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in innovative business technology companies and is based in Palo Alto, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a part of the SAP ecosystem, which provides it with access to extensive network resources and industry expertise. SAP Ventures is known for its strategic support to portfolio companies due to its connection with SAP, a leader in enterprise application software. The team consists of experienced professionals who come from diverse backgrounds, predominantly in technology and finance, helping leverage SAP's tremendous reach and insight into enterprise demand for technology solutions.

SAP Ventures focuses primarily on sectors such as cloud computing, big data, mobile, and SaaS technology. The firm participates in a range of financing rounds from early-stage to later-stage, typically investing between $10-50 million per transaction. They invest globally but have a strong preference for North American high-growth markets. The firm handles substantial assets under management through funds like the $353M SAP Ventures I and $650M SAP Ventures II, with LPs including institutional investors, family offices, and SAP itself.

Notable investments include Box, DocuSign, and Fitbit, which reflect SAP Ventures' interest in companies revolutionizing enterprise technology landscapes. Each of these companies has pioneered unique solutions within their respective domains, often co-investing with other industry-leading financiers, allowing them to scale effectively and swiftly, embodying the partnership advantage SAP Ventures offers.