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DST Global is a prominent internet investment firm founded in 2009 by Yuri Milner, with headquarters in London and offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The firm has invested over $7 billion since inception and manages a team of 51 members, including 13 partners. It has a portfolio of 217 companies, featuring 63 unicorns and a strong track record of successful exits.
DST Global targets late-stage internet companies, typically 4-5 years old, with valuations of $1 billion or more. The firm participates in funding rounds exceeding $100 million, focusing on sectors such as consumer internet, fintech, marketplaces, enterprise software, and AI. Known for founder-friendly terms, DST Global often offers non-voting shares and does not require board seats.
DST Global has invested in 217 companies, including 63 unicorns and notable exits such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Spotify, Alibaba, and JD.com. Recent investments include Klarna (NYSE, $15.1B) and Figure (NASDAQ, $4.34B). The firm is also active in AI, backing companies like Safe Superintelligence, Mistral AI, and Harvey.
Yuri Milner - Founder, known for his successful track record in identifying high-growth internet companies. Saurabh Gupta, John Lindfors, Rahul Mehta, and Tom Stafford are co-founders with extensive experience in venture capital and technology investments.
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As of February 2026, DST Global has made 28 investments in the past year, including notable IPOs like Klarna at $15.1B and Figure at $4.34B. Additionally, Brex was acquired by Capital One in January 2026.
Yes, DST Global often leads funding rounds, particularly in late-stage investments where they participate with significant capital.
The firm is known for its commitment to supporting portfolio companies through follow-on investments, especially in subsequent funding rounds.
While the exact size of the current fund is not disclosed, DST Global typically invests between $20 million and $200 million per deal.
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