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Greenoaks

Greenoaks is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that specializes in concentrated long-term investments in high-growth technology companies globally. Founded in 2012, it employs a unique investment strategy focusing on a small number of companies across various sectors.

Founded
2012

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Strebulaev-Jackson Venture Ranking: Top 100 US VC Firms2026#44No prior editionBPerformance
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Overview

Greenoaks Capital Partners, founded in 2012 by Neil Mehta and Benny Peretz, is a distinctive venture and growth equity firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York, London, and Mumbai. The firm is known for its highly concentrated investment strategy, typically investing between $25 million and $75 million in a select number of high-growth technology companies worldwide. With approximately $15 billion in assets under management, Greenoaks focuses on growth-stage investments and has a long holding period of 5-7 years, targeting public market exits. The firm has made notable investments in companies such as Coupang, Brex, and Discord, and is recognized for its research-intensive and founder-centric approach.

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What sectors has Greenoaks targeted?

A 2022 Hamilton Lane recommendation listed consumer internet, fintech, application software, and infrastructure software as target sectors. This is a dated description, not confirmation of current sector criteria.

What stages and regions has Greenoaks invested in?

The same 2022 recommendation described typical investments in Series B or C businesses with product-market fit and tangible growth, primarily in North America, with additional opportunities in Europe, Asia excluding mainland China, South America, Israel, and Australia. These are historical descriptions, not verified current investment terms.

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