Susa Ventures

Susa Ventures is made up of two early-stage technology funds focused on investing in founders and companies that are building competitive moats using data, network effects, and economies of scale. Since 2013, Susa Ventures has funded 41 companies, including Andela, Casetext, Flexport, LendUp, Lyst, Periscope Data, and Robinhood. The firm, named after the Susa mountain gorilla family that exhibits some of the strongest family and communal bonds in the animal kingdom, has approached its portfolio in a similar manner, having helped numerous founders connect with and learn from one another. Susa Ventures is headquartered in the Mission District of San Francisco, with outposts in New York and Los Angeles.