Emergence Capital
Emergence Capital is a leading venture capital firm focused on enterprise technology companies. Founded in 2003, the firm has established a strong track record by partnering with visionary founders who are transforming the way the world works. Their team brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative approach to supporting portfolio companies, aiming to be the most important partner to their founders. Emergence concentrates on B2B software startups, particularly those leveraging cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
ABOUT EMERGENCE CAPITAL
Emergence Capital is a prominent venture capital firm with a strong reputation for early-stage investments in enterprise software companies.
The firm's areas of expertise are centered around technologies and business models that are reshaping the way people work.
Since its founding, Emergence has invested in several industry-leading companies, including Salesforce, Veeva, Zoom, Box, Bill.com, Doximity, Together.AI, and Bolt.new.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Enterprise SaaS.
Emergence is best known for backing companies that build cloud-based software for businesses. They have deep expertise in identifying and supporting SaaS founders early on, often before product-market fit.
Industry Cloud/Vertical SaaS.
They specialize in vertical SaaS, which are software solutions tailored for specific industries, looking for startups that deeply understand a particular domain and are building purpose-built tools for it.
AI and the Future of Work.
Emergence is actively investing in startups that use AI and machine learning to improve productivity, collaboration, and decision-making in the workplace.
Deskless Workforce.
They have a thematic focus on startups serving the deskless workforce—workers who don’t sit at a desk, such as those in retail, healthcare, logistics, construction, and hospitality.
Collaboration and Productivity Tools.
Emergence has a long-standing interest in technologies that enhance communication and collaboration, especially in distributed or remote teams.