Telstra Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2011

AUM

$737 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Telstra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2011. The firm is led by a team of eight, including six partners, and is known for its results-oriented approach to investing in technology startups. Telstra Ventures distinguishes itself through its Revenue Acceleration Platform, which has generated over $660 million in incremental revenue for its portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in technology sectors such as AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, focusing on Series A and B stage companies. Telstra Ventures targets investments in North America, Australia, and other key markets, with typical check sizes ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The firm has a diverse portfolio, having invested in 87 companies, including nine unicorns and 11 IPOs.

Notable investments by Telstra Ventures include DocuSign - e-signature services, Box - cloud content management, CrowdStrike - cybersecurity, BigCommerce - e-commerce platform, and GitLab - DevOps platform. These investments highlight Telstra Ventures' strength in backing disruptive category-makers and market leaders.

Industry

SaaS Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Fintech Digital Security Software AI Technology Cloud Cybersecurity

Telstra Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund III Portfolio	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital SaaS AI Technology Cloud Cybersecurity	Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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Mark Sherman Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Yash Patel General Partner

General Partner

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FAQs about Telstra Ventures

Is Telstra Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Telstra Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Telstra Ventures located?

Telstra Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Telstra Ventures founded?

Telstra Ventures was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Telstra Ventures invest in?

Telstra Ventures invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech, Digital, Security, Software, AI, Technology, Cloud, Cybersecurity.

What is Telstra Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Telstra Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Telstra Ventures typically invest in?

Telstra Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Telstra Ventures investment?

Telstra Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Telstra Ventures?

Telstra Ventures has around $737m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Telstra Ventures?

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