Signalfire

501 2ND St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Website: signalfire.com

Firm Size

  • Assets Under Management (AUM):$3.3 Billion
  • Number of Funds:40
  • Employees:48
  • Firm Type:Venture Capital
  • Focus Areas: Software & Technology


Description

Signalfire is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2010, the firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly in the software and internet sectors. Signalfire supports these companies by providing mentorship, access to its network of industry professionals, and financial backing. The firm has a unique model, combining aspects of a traditional venture capital fund and a startup accelerator. Signalfire typically invests smaller amounts of capital in a larger number of companies, allowing them to support a diverse portfolio of startups. They offer expertise and guidance in areas such as product development, marketing, and business strategy. With a deep understanding of the tech ecosystem, Signalfire has helped numerous startups navigate the challenges of scaling their business and achieving success. Their portfolio includes companies like Nextdoor, Pinterest, and Rocket Lawyer, which have gone on to become major players in their respective industries. Overall, Signalfire plays a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in San Francisco, helping promising startups grow and thrive in the competitive tech landscape.

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Apr 08, 2024: Grow Therapy Raises $88M Sequoia Capital-Led Series C to Advance Effective Mental Healthcare
  Grow Therapy , a provider-centric mental health technology company improving access to high-quality mental healthcare, today announced the closing of its $88 million Series C investment round led by Sequoia Capital, with support from Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and PLUS Capital alongside artists and athletes from their collective including Anna Kendrick , Lily Collins , Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow , Jrue Holiday, and Lauren Holiday . Existing investors Transformation Capital, SignalFire and TCV also participated in the round. Additionally, the company announced the launch of its enhanced measurement-informed care system, which will allow it to elevate the care experience for clients and providers and make value-based behavioral care accessible for all patient populations, including Medicaid and Medicare members.

Apr 02, 2024: Modal Announces $25 Million Series A to Upskill Employees in AI
Modal , a leading skills development platform for data and analytics professionals, today announced a $25 million Series A. The round is led by Left Lane Capital and Ensemble V C with participation from leading investment firms Signalfire and Learn Capital . This raise is a testament to Modal's product, which consistently achieves 75% graduation rates, and the unprecedented demand for AI skills across enterprises.

Apr 02, 2024: Providence Spins Out Praia Health with $20M in Oversubscribed Series A Funding led by Frist Cressey Ventures to Scale New Consumer Platform for Health Care
Praia Health , a newly formed digital health company, today announced the closing of a $20 million oversubscribed Series A financing led by Frist Cressey Ventures and backed by SignalFire , Epsilon Health Investors and Providence Ventures . The funding will bolster the platform's ability to revolutionize the delivery of individualized health solutions at scale, enabling digitally driven health system transformation.

Oct 18, 2023: Spec Secures $15M Series A Funding, Accelerating Innovation in Fraud Defense
Spec , a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in advanced fraud detection and defense, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of its $15M Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey. This funding round was led by  SignalFire , with participation from  Legion Capital , and Rally Ventures .

Oct 11, 2023: Formant's Explosive Enterprise Growth Attracts New Investment Led by BMW i Ventures, Joined by Intel Capital and GS Futures
Formant, the leading robotics data and operations platform, today announced the completion of a $21 million funding round. The investment was led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from new investors Intel Capital, GS Futures and previous investors including SignalFire, Hillsven, Pelion Ventures, Holman, Ericsson, Goodyear Ventures, PICUS Capital and Thursday Ventures.

Oct 03, 2023: Accounts Payable Automation Solution Stampli Announces $61M Venture Funding Round Led by Blackstone
Stampli , a leader in AI-powered accounts payable automation, today announced that it has raised $61 million in a Series D venture funding round led by funds managed by Blackstone, with the participation of existing investors Insight Partners, SignalFire, Bloomberg Beta, and NextWorld Capital. This latest funding round takes the total amount raised by the company to over $148 million. 

Sep 26, 2023: Kolena Secures Series A Investment Led by Lobby Capital, Bringing AI Testing Startup's Total Funding to $21M
Kolena, a pioneering leader in AI and machine learning model testing, today announced that it has successfully secured $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Lobby Capital, bringing total funding for the company to $21 million . Returning investors SignalFire, Bloomberg Beta, 11.2 Capital, Zero Prime Ventures and others also participated. This significant investment will fuel Kolena's mission to revolutionize the way AI systems are tested and validated, ensuring trustworthiness and reliability in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Aug 17, 2023: CYBERSECURITY STARTUP PROJECTDISCOVERY ANNOUNCES $25M SERIES A FINANCING AND LAUNCH OF PROJECTDISCOVERY CLOUD PLATFORM
 ProjectDiscovery, the open source powered security company that specializes in the detection of new, exploitable vulnerabilities, today announced that it has raised $25 million in a Series A financing round led by CRV, with participation from Point72, SignalFire, Rain Capital, Mango Capital, Accel, Lightspeed, Guillermo Rauch , Caleb Sima and Talha Tariq , among others. At the same time, the company announced the launch of its ProjectDiscovery Cloud Platform, a fully-managed SaaS platform built on top of ProjectDiscovery's most popular open source tools to enable enterprises to discover and remediate vulnerabilities at scale.