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137 Ventures

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; Global · Website

Series BGrowthConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechAerospace & DefenseEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

137 Ventures provides structured liquidity — equity loans against shareholder stakes, direct secondary purchases, and anchoring company-organized tender offers — to the founders, executives, and early employees of category-defining private technology companies. The firm supports generational companies through decade-long private lifecycles with flexible, founder-friendly capital structures.

Likely not a fit for

Early-stage companies without significant revenue or scale; companies that don't require structured liquidity solutions; non-technology sectors.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Involvement
Passive
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$15B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

10 contacts on file

JF

Justin Fishner-Wolfson

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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S. Alexander Jacobson

PartnerInvestment Partner

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Christian Garrett

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James Pardee

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Nicholas Procaccini

PartnerInvestment Partner

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AH

Andrew Hansen

Platform & OpsPartner, CFO & COO

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LS

Lindsay Searer

Head of Fund Strategies

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AS

Ashley Steinberg

Head of Strategic Initiatives

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HH

Henry Hiemstra

AssociateSr. Analyst

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PV

Piero Vasquez

AssociateSr. Analyst

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Portfolio

SpacexAerospace Defense

SpaceX designs and manufactures rockets and spacecraft, founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology. It offers human spaceflight and research opportunities.

GustoHr Tech Work

Gusto provides online payroll and HR solutions designed to support small businesses. With a focus on automating payroll processes and offering comprehensive HR services, Gusto aims to simplify the management of employee benefits, compliance, and talent management for over 400,000 businesses.

AndurilAerospace Defense

RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.

FlexportLogistics Supply Chain

Flexport is a global logistics platform that coordinates supply chain operations, offering solutions for importers and exporters to manage their logistics from factory to customer door.

Ramp

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to help companies optimize their spending and improve efficiency. By offering tools for payments, corporate cards, vendor management, and automated bookkeeping, Ramp enables businesses to save time and money while maximizing the impact of every dollar spent.

LatticeFintech Payments

Lattice is an AI investment advisor designed for retail investors, providing real-time alerts and insights by analyzing market data, insider filings, and congressional trades, all tailored to users' portfolios.

UberLogistics Supply Chain

Uber is a technology platform that reimagines the way the world moves, offering services for rides, food delivery, and logistics. It aims to provide seamless transportation solutions while committing to sustainability and safety.

PalantirEnterprise Software

Palantir builds platforms for integrating, managing, and securing data, enabling human-driven analysis of real-world data. Their products are designed to empower users to ask complex questions without needing advanced technical skills.

IntercomEnterprise Software

Intercom is the AI customer service company that provides a complete customer service solution, integrating AI-powered agents and helpdesk functionalities to enhance customer interactions.

FigmaEnterprise Software

Figma is a collaborative interface design tool that allows users to design, prototype, and collaborate on projects in real-time.

BrexFintech Payments

Brex is a financial technology company that provides modern finance software solutions including cards, banking, expenses, and accounting, designed for startups and growing businesses.

AirbnbTravel Hospitality

Airbnb is a global platform that connects travelers with unique accommodations and experiences offered by hosts in over 220 countries. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to include over 5 million hosts and has facilitated more than 2 billion guest arrivals, fostering authentic connections between guests and local communities.

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137 Ventures Research Firm Overview 137 Ventures is a multi-stage, growth-focused investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA, founded in 2010 by Justin Fishner-Wolfson and S. Alexander Jacobson — both veterans of Founders Fund. The firm describes itself as partnering with "generational technology companies and their founders" through unconventional, flexible capital structures. As of April

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