Sutter Hill Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1962

AUM

-

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Sutter Hill Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm has a long history of investing in early-stage companies primarily in the tech industry. They have a diverse team of partners and associates who bring a wealth of experience in various sectors, contributing to a strong track record of successful investments. Sutter Hill is known for its hands-on approach to supporting its portfolio companies throughout their growth journey.

The firm primarily focuses on investing in technology-driven sectors, with particular interest in areas like IT services, software, and digital. They typically involve themselves in Series A and B funding rounds, with investment sizes usually ranging between $10-50 million. Sutter Hill Ventures manages significant assets, though specific figures are not publicly disclosed. Their strategic approach often includes participating in multiple rounds of investment to support ongoing growth.

Notable investments by Sutter Hill Ventures include companies such as Pure Storage - data storage solutions, Snowflake - cloud data platform, and Sumo Logic - machine data analytics. Their portfolio spans a variety of industry leaders and up-and-coming startups, helping to drive innovation in the tech sector.

Industry

Healthcare Services Consumer Products Digital IT Services Software Telecommunications Life Sciences Semiconductors / Chips

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Weston Kightlinger CEO
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Christie Chiu Managing Director
Managing Director
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FAQs about Sutter Hill Ventures

Sutter Hill Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Sutter Hill Ventures is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Sutter Hill Ventures was founded in 1962.
Sutter Hill Ventures invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Consumer Products, Digital, IT Services, Software, Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Semiconductors / Chips.
Sutter Hill Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Sutter Hill Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Sutter Hill Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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