BlueRun Ventures

1998

Founded

297

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

BlueRun Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 1998 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in mobile businesses and consumer technologies, with a focus on mobile software, financial technology, and various sectors within the information technology landscape. BlueRun Ventures has a global investment strategy, targeting key markets in Asia, including China, Korea, and India, as well as regions in Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States.

The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $0.1 million to $50 million, reserving additional capital for follow-on funding. Over its history, BlueRun has invested in more than 160 companies and has achieved notable exits, including PayPal, Waze, and Topsy. In 2005, BlueRun changed its name from Nokia Venture Partners.

Portfolio Companies

PayPal, Waze, Topsy, Coupa, Kabbage

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, China, Korea, India, Canada, Europe, Japan

Key Differentiators

Global Investment Strategy, Focus on Early-Stage Investments, Experience in Mobile and Consumer Technologies

Thypical Investment Size

$0.1 million to $50 million

Total Funds Raised

$130 million

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Menlo Park

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States