Storm Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2003

AUM

$600 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Storm Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. Founded over 23 years ago, the firm specializes in investing in B2B enterprise software companies worldwide. The team comprises partners with international presence, including locations in Silicon Valley, South Korea, and Boulder. Storm Ventures is distinguished by its expertise in building enterprise leaders and its global approach to venture investing.

The firm focuses on innovative B2B startups in sectors such as enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive software areas. They typically invest in the early stages, including Seed and Series A rounds, and do not limit their support to any specific geography. With over 200 investments, they have vast experience in helping startups scale to more than $100 million in ARR.

Notable companies in their portfolio include Workato, Tekion, Talkdesk, Splashtop, Salesloft, and Pipedrive, among others. Their investment strategy emphasizes partnering with founders to unlock growth potential, providing support beyond mere capital injection.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) AI Software Security Business Services (B2B) Hardware IT Services Other SaaS Digital Cybersecurity HRTech

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FAQs about Storm Ventures

Storm Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Storm Ventures is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
Storm Ventures was founded in 2003.
Storm Ventures invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), AI, Software, Security, Business Services (B2B), Hardware, IT Services, Other, SaaS, Digital, Cybersecurity, HRTech.
Storm Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
Storm Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Storm Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Storm Ventures has around $600m assets under management.
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