Thayer Ventures

Thayer Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2009, focusing exclusively on early-stage investments in technology companies within the travel and transportation sectors. The firm has established itself as a prominent platform, offering entrepreneurs unparalleled access to expertise, strategic support, and a robust network within the industry. Thayer Ventures manages multiple active investment vehicles with over $100 million in capital and more than 20 active portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage B2B companies, selectively considering seed and later-stage deals with B2C activity. Thayer Ventures has recently formed Thayer Investment Partners (TIP) in collaboration with Derive Ventures, aiming to drive innovation in travel technology. TIP leverages the experience and relationships from previous Thayer and Derive funds to provide superior returns and impactful support to entrepreneurs and industry partners shaping the next generation of the travel industry.

Thayer Ventures' portfolio includes notable companies such as Beekeeper, Dishcraft Robotics, May Mobility, and Lifehouse. The firm's deep network of industry experts, strategic partners, and experienced advisors enables it to provide unmatched guidance and support to entrepreneurs in the travel and transportation sector, fostering innovation and growth within the industry.