Elephant
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This is a solid, if unremarkable, growth-stage fund with impressive exits under their belt. Hunt's Warby Parker pedigree gives them serious founder credibility, and their KnowBe4 investment (early Series A that rode to a $4.6B Vista exit) shows they can spot enterprise winners early. The Highland Capital background means they know how to do proper diligence and aren't chasing shiny objects. That said, they're not particularly innovative or thesis-driven - more like competent capital allocators who write decent checks. Their recent investments suggest they're sticking to their knitting: boring but profitable enterprise software plays. If you're a Series A/B SaaS founder looking for experienced operators who won't micromanage, they're worth a conversation.
- —Best for: Series A/B enterprise software founders who want experienced operators, not just capital
- —Known for: Solid track record with major exits like KnowBe4 and connections through Warby Parker pedigree
- —Watch out for: Nothing dramatic - they're competent but not particularly innovative or hands-on
Elephant is a venture capital firm focused on investing in fast-growing, capital-efficient technology companies. The firm focuses on enterprise software, consumer internet, and mobile markets.
Elephant Venture Capital primarily invests in Series A and Series B stages. Top sectors in their portfolio are Enterprise Applications (23 investments) and FinTech (9 investments). Deal sizes typically range from 50-100 million dollars.
Co-founder of Warby Parker and former Highland Capital Partners investor. Founded Warby Parker in 2010 while an MBA student at Wharton. Known for building category-defining consumer brands and has deep operational experience scaling companies.
Co-founder of Elephant and former Highland Capital Partners investor. Previously on the board of well-known security leader Malwarebytes. Strong cybersecurity background and reputation for supporting enterprise software companies through growth stages.
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