Valar Ventures

Valar Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Andrew McCormack, James Fitzgerald, and Peter Thiel. The firm focuses on high-growth, early-stage technology companies outside of Silicon Valley, with investments spanning the United States, Europe, and other international markets. Valar Ventures aims to support transformative startups by providing capital and strategic guidance to help them scale globally.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as fintech, software, e-commerce, and healthcare, targeting companies at various stages including Seed, Series A, Series B, and Growth. Valar Ventures has a history of backing innovative companies like Wise (formerly TransferWise), Xero, and Petal, demonstrating its commitment to identifying and nurturing successful startups across diverse industries.

Valar Ventures operates with a global perspective, seeking opportunities in regions including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Nigeria, Mexico, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Arkansas, Miami, Paris, Vienna, Dubai, London, and San Francisco. This broad geographical focus reflects the firm's belief in the potential of transformative technology companies emerging from various parts of the world.

Valar Ventures' portfolio includes notable companies such as Wise, Xero, Petal, Cluno, and Bitpanda, showcasing its diverse investments in the technology sector. The firm's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance to help portfolio companies achieve significant growth and impact in their respective markets.

Valar Ventures continues to seek out and invest in high-potential startups, leveraging its experience and network to foster innovation and drive success in the global technology landscape.