London-based VC Index Ventures has raised $2.3 billion across two new funds: a new $800 million fund and a $1.5 billion growth fund.
- Founded in 1996 by Neil Rimer, David Rimer, and Giuseppe Zocco, Index Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting founders throughout every stage of their startup journey, from seed funding to venture capital to rapid growth, across various sectors.
- Since its inception, Index Ventures has backed 108 startups that reached a $1 billion valuation, with 23 surpassing $10 billion and 57 going public, including notable companies like Hebbia, Daydream, Revolut, Slack, Roblox, Wise, Figma, and DeepL.
- To date, Index operates globally with a multilingual team and has offices in San Francisco, London, New York, Berlin, and more. They cover ten time zones and are located in 24 of the world's top 30 tech ecosystems.
- The new fund will invest in and support entrepreneurs with innovative ideas across various sectors and stages of development, with a strong focus on AI.
“With our new funds, we stand ready to support entrepreneurs riding the waves of innovation. Whether you're an out-of-the-box founder, an operator looking for your next challenge, or an investor committed to the artisanal spirit of venture, now is your time,” Index Venture’s team stated in a press release.
