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Upfront Ventures Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

Upfront Ventures Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
128
Total Invested
$1.2B
Average Investment
$16.6M

Upfront Ventures's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
Skylar2020Series UnknownUndisclosedLos Angeles
SureSale2020Series A$7.0MWoodland Hills

Complete List of Upfront Ventures Portfolio Companies (128)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
101SkylarSeries UnknownUndisclosedLos Angeles, United States
102SureSaleSeries A$7.0MWoodland Hills, United States
103AircamSeed$6.5MSanta Monica, United States
104Leigh & SienaPre-Seed$1.2MLos Angeles, United States
105The MightySeries B$12.0MLos Angeles, United States
106Happy ReturnsSeries Unknown$11.0MSanta Monica, United States
107FleetsmithSeries B$30.0MSan Francisco, United States
108Forge PlatformSeed$1.0MWoodland, United States
109mitúSeries D$10.0MSanta Monica, United States
110RipkordSeed$3.0MLos Angeles, United States
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsE-CommerceSales

Skylar designs an online retail platform that offers clean and consciously crafted fragrances that inspire happiness.

Los Angeles, United States
April 2020
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AutomotiveE-CommerceLogisticsMarketplaceRetail

SureSale is a vehicle certification platform that provides automotive information for buyers and sellers.

Woodland Hills, United States
February 2020
$7.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Event ManagementEventsInformation TechnologyPhotographySoftware

Aircam manages the process of capturing photos for multi-location businesses.

Santa Monica, United States
November 2019
$6.5M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Apparel

Leigh & Siena is a retail formal wear brand, selling customizable apparel direct-to-consumer through an at-home experiential styling kit.

Los Angeles, United States
August 2019
$1.2M
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CommunitiesHealth CaremHealthPsychologySocial NetworkWellness

The Mighty is a digital health community created to empower and connect people facing health challenges and disabilities.

Los Angeles, United States
July 2019
$12.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Customer ServiceE-CommerceRetail Technology

Happy Returns provides return solutions for leading online and omni-channel retailers.

Santa Monica, United States
April 2019
$11.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Enterprise SoftwareIT ManagementSecuritySmall and Medium Businesses

Fleetsmith puts Apple device management and security on auto-pilot.

San Francisco, United States
April 2019
$30.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Ethereum

Forge Platform provides real-time and historical insights for ethereum based projects.

Woodland, United States
February 2019
$1.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CommunitiesHospitalityPublishing

mitú connect brands, content buyers, and creators to Latino youth in America.

Santa Monica, United States
November 2018
$10.0M
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Content CreatorsInternetMedia and EntertainmentMusicSocial Media

Ripkordis a Interactive Online Entertainment

Los Angeles, United States
November 2018
$3.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

E-CommerceFashionRetailShopping

DAILYLOOK is a premium styling experience that delivers a personalized box of style for women.

Los Angeles, United States
September 2018
$8.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Home DecorInterior DesignRetail

Parachute Home engages in the production of modern bedding and bath essentials for a more comfortable home.

Culver City, United States
June 2018
$30.0M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer SoftwareEnterprise SoftwareEvent Management

Rival is a technology company building a platform for live events.

Playa Vista, United States
May 2018
$25.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

GamingVideo StreamingVirtual Reality

Vreal is gaming unlocked; watch immersive content from top creators wherever you want while inside the game.

Seattle, United States
February 2018
$11.7M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AutomotiveLogisticsRentalTransportation

Skurt is a technology and logistics company that provides a car booking platform.

Los Angeles, United States
June 2017
Convertible Note

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

VideoVideo AdvertisingVideo EditingVideo on DemandVideo Streaming

Vidme is a startup video lab that makes videos for online viewing.

Los Angeles, United States
December 2016
$6.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsGamingMedia and EntertainmentSoftware

Osmo is an interactive play company bringing harmony between physical and digital.

Port Washington, United States
December 2016
$18.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Augmented RealityDIYE-CommerceToysVirtual Reality

Seedling engages in creating products that encourage families to build, imagine, and play together.

Los Angeles, United States
November 2016
$6.3M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyProcurement

uParts is an online platform helping repair professionals, insurance carriers, and part suppliers conduct transactions over the internet.

Irvine, United States
October 2016
$6.0M
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdvertisingAnalyticsBig DataBrand MarketingInternetMarketing AutomationSocial Media AdvertisingSocial Media ManagementSocial Media Marketing

Unified equips marketers with information and intelligence they need to make the best decisions about their social advertising investments.

New York, United States
September 2016
$10.0M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareMedical DevicePersonal HealthSensorWellness

Nima is a science-driven company creating connected food sensors for peace of mind at meal time.

San Francisco, United States
May 2016
$9.2M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsLifestyleMobile

Ferris is an app designed to make mobile videos actually watchable — and actually shareable.

April 2015
$2.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsMobileVideoVideo on Demand

Wheel is an app that was designed to make mobile videos watchable and shareable.

Santa Monica, United States
April 2015
$2.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

InternetNewsSocial Media

REDEF is an interest blog that covers pop, tech, and media every day.

New York, United States
May 2014
$2.3M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

FinanceProduct DesignSoftware

Javelin provides software for enterprise product teams to launch new products and improve existing ones.

London, United Kingdom
March 2014
$1.5M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upfront Ventures

How many companies has Upfront Ventures invested in?

Upfront Ventures has invested in 128 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Upfront Ventures invest in?

Upfront Ventures's top investment sectors include E-Commerce, Retail, Software, Internet, Consumer Goods. The firm invests across 74 different industry categories.

What is Upfront Ventures's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Fleetsmith received $30.0M in a Series B round. Upfront Ventures's total known invested capital is $1.2B.

What is the average investment size for Upfront Ventures?

Upfront Ventures's average investment size is $16.6M across its portfolio of 128 companies.

What are Upfront Ventures's most recent investments?

Recent Upfront Ventures portfolio additions include Skylar, SureSale. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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