The Perkins Fund

Profile

The Perkins Fund is a venture capital firm based in the United States, founded in 2016 by Sonja Hoel Perkins, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. The fund is led by Perkins, who is known for her successful investments in companies that have achieved multi-billion dollar valuations. The team includes advisors such as Adrian Dollard, Stacey Estrella, Julie Herendeen, and Magdalena Yesil, who bring a wealth of experience in investment banking, corporate law, strategy, marketing, and early-stage investments. The Perkins Fund prides itself on investing in high-potential technology companies and entrepreneurs of high character and capability, with a strong focus on building lasting relationships with founders. Notably, over 50% of their portfolio companies are founded by women, which is significantly higher than the industry average. The fund distills its investments to high-impact opportunities and selectively considers board seats for strategic input, focusing on adding value through fundraising and market positioning. They invest across various stages, including seed, startup, and late-stage deals, without a specific geographic mandate in their strategy. The fund's portfolio includes prominent companies like The RealReal, Acme Packet, F5 Networks, and McAfee Associates, showcasing their knack for identifying and backing transformative ventures.