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List of B2B Investors & VC Firms for Startups (2026)

Browse OpenVC's list of investors funding startups in B2B, enterprise solutions, and business software.

Last update: June 9, 2026

List author: Lucas Roquilly

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The State of B2B Venture Capital

Funding across enterprise SaaS and AI-driven B2B startups remains strong, with early-stage rounds commanding premium valuations when GTM clarity and customer stickiness are proven. The market is rewarding teams that combine technical excellence with commercial discipline.

What this means for founders:

  • Show ROI fast. Buyers are more cautious — you need clear payback periods and proof that your product drives measurable impact.

  • Prove efficient GTM. Pipeline quality, win rates, and retention tell a better story than top-line growth.

  • AI is a wedge, not the whole story. Automation must tie directly to enterprise workflows and business outcomes.

  • Stack capital + customers. The best rounds pair investors with design partners and early ARR traction.

Top B2B VC Firms

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

  • HQ: Menlo Park / San Francisco, CA
  • Stage: Seed–Growth
  • Focus: Software, AI, enterprise infrastructure, fintech, and productivity tools
  • Portfolio: Slack, Databricks, Stripe, Asana, Airtable, Okta

Andreessen Horowitz backs bold founders building software that transforms industries. With a16z’s deep networks and hands-on operating team, the firm helps B2B companies scale distribution, product strategy, and market reach across every stage.

Sequoia Capital

  • HQ: Menlo Park, CA
  • Stage: Seed–Growth
  • Focus: Foundational enterprise software, developer tools, AI, and data infrastructure
  • Portfolio: Zoom, Snowflake, Notion, ServiceNow, GitHub, HubSpot

Sequoia partners early with visionary founders shaping enduring enterprise categories. Their track record in B2B software is unmatched, combining operational depth with a long-term commitment to building generational companies.

Scale Venture Partners

  • HQ: San Mateo, CA
  • Stage: Series A–C
  • Focus: Enterprise SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms
  • Portfolio: Box, WalkMe, Bill.com, BigID, CircleCI

Scale Venture Partners invests in enterprise companies that turn proven product-market fit into scalable growth. The firm’s “Scale Studio” benchmarks sales efficiency and growth metrics, helping B2B startups operationalize success.

Insight Partners

  • HQ: New York, NY
  • Stage: Growth–Late Stage
  • Focus: B2B software, data, cybersecurity, and infrastructure
  • Portfolio: Monday.com, Qualtrics, Wiz, Shopify, Mural

Insight Partners is one of the world’s most active B2B software investors. Its ScaleUp program and GTM experts help portfolio companies accelerate revenue, expand globally, and build sustainable enterprise value.

Battery Ventures

  • HQ: Boston, MA / San Francisco, CA / Herzliya, Israel
  • Stage: Seed–Growth
  • Focus: Enterprise software, industrial tech, cloud, and infrastructure
  • Portfolio: Gainsight, Sprinklr, Amplitude, Dataiku, Braze

Battery Ventures backs founders modernizing global industries through data-driven software. With over four decades of experience, the firm supports B2B startups through capital, acquisitions, and operational scale-up expertise.

Sapphire Ventures

  • HQ: Palo Alto, CA / Austin, TX / London, UK
  • Stage: Growth
  • Focus: Enterprise SaaS, AI, and data-driven software platforms
  • Portfolio: DataRobot, Snyk, UiPath, Outreach, Miro

Sapphire Ventures invests in category-leading enterprise software companies with global reach. The firm combines strategic enterprise partnerships with operational guidance to help B2B founders scale efficiently.

Bessemer Venture Partners

  • HQ: San Francisco, CA / New York, NY / Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Stage: Early–Growth
  • Focus: B2B SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and developer tools
  • Portfolio: Twilio, LinkedIn, Shopify, Toast, PagerDuty

Bessemer Venture Partners wrote the original “State of the Cloud” report that defined SaaS metrics for a generation. The firm continues to back B2B founders who build enduring, efficient software businesses that power the global economy.

Accel

  • HQ: Palo Alto, CA / London, UK / Bangalore, India
  • Stage: Seed–Growth
  • Focus: Enterprise SaaS, collaboration, and developer-first products
  • Portfolio: Atlassian, Slack, Segment, Qualtrics, Miro

Accel partners with early-stage founders who turn technical insight into scalable B2B products. The firm helps startups refine go-to-market strategy and build durable software infrastructure from day one.

Craft Ventures

  • HQ: San Francisco, CA
  • Stage: Seed–Growth
  • Focus: SaaS, enterprise software, and marketplaces with clear economic flywheels
  • Portfolio: ClickUp, OpenPhone, Sourcegraph, Notion, Airtable

Craft Ventures backs B2B founders building businesses with product-led efficiency. The team’s hands-on experience in SaaS, pricing, and GTM optimization helps startups scale intelligently and profitably.

Bonfire Ventures

  • HQ: Santa Monica, CA
  • Stage: Seed
  • Focus: Early-stage B2B SaaS, workflow automation, and AI-enabled enterprise tools
  • Portfolio: Invoca, Chili Piper, Boulevard, Clerk

Bonfire Ventures is a seed-stage specialist investing exclusively in B2B software. The firm partners closely with founders to validate go-to-market models and build sustainable, recurring-revenue businesses.

Top B2B Accelerators & Incubators

Alchemist Accelerator

  • HQ: San Francisco, CA
  • Stage: Pre-seed to Seed (6-month program)
  • Focus: Enterprise and B2B SaaS startups with technical founders
  • Portfolio: Rigetti Computing, LaunchDarkly, mPharma

Alchemist Accelerator is one of the most respected enterprise accelerators in the world. It provides structured mentorship, corporate access, and investor connections exclusively for B2B startups.

Forum Ventures (fka Acceleprise)

  • HQ: New York, NY / San Francisco, CA / Toronto, Canada
  • Stage: Pre-seed to Seed
  • Focus: B2B SaaS startups in AI, workflow, and vertical software
  • Portfolio: Hightouch, Navattic, Catalyst, Postal

Forum Ventures is a B2B SaaS accelerator and venture studio that helps founders go from idea to revenue. The program combines seed funding, mentorship, and hands-on sales coaching for early-stage SaaS startups.

Techstars (B2B & Enterprise Programs)

  • HQ: Global (Denver, New York, London, Singapore)
  • Stage: Pre-seed to Seed
  • Focus: B2B SaaS, enterprise software, and AI tools for business productivity
  • Portfolio: SendGrid, Chainalysis, SalesLoft

Techstars operates enterprise-focused accelerator programs worldwide. Startups get access to mentorship, capital, and networks that help them refine their product, validate customers, and raise follow-on funding.

Plug and Play Tech Center

  • HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
  • Stage: Seed–Series A
  • Focus: Enterprise innovation, cloud, and B2B pilot programs with corporates
  • Portfolio: PayPal, Dropbox, Guardhat, Shippo

Plug and Play connects B2B startups with corporate partners for pilots and scale. The accelerator’s global ecosystem accelerates customer acquisition and strategic investment opportunities.

SAP.iO Foundries

  • HQ: Global (Berlin, New York, San Francisco, Paris, Singapore)
  • Stage: Seed–Series A (equity-free)
  • Focus: B2B enterprise startups that integrate with SAP technologies
  • Portfolio: Paradox, BigID, Fashwell, Parcel Perform

SAP.iO Foundries supports early-stage enterprise startups through mentorship, integration opportunities, and access to SAP’s vast customer base. It’s a strong platform for B2B companies selling into enterprise ecosystems.

Top Resources for B2B Startups

Conferences You Should Actually Attend

  • SaaStr Annual – the definitive B2B SaaS event for scaling revenue, GTM, and leadership.

  • SaaStock – Europe’s largest B2B SaaS conference, focused on growth and funding strategies.

  • Enterprise Connect – where enterprise IT decision-makers and SaaS founders connect.

  • Gartner IT Symposium – ideal for startups targeting mid-to-large enterprise buyers.

Funding & Partner Programs

  • AWS Activate – credits and cloud support for B2B startups building on AWS.

  • Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub – free tools, credits, and co-selling programs for enterprise-focused founders.

  • Salesforce AppExchange Partners – a route to reach enterprise buyers through Salesforce’s ecosystem.

  • Google for Startups Cloud Program – credits and mentoring for data-intensive SaaS products.

Communities and Learning

  • OpenView PLG Library – the leading content hub for product-led growth insights.

  • Scale Studio Benchmarks – performance benchmarking for SaaS growth efficiency.

  • Emergence Capital’s Field Notes – B2B GTM, leadership, and SaaS growth research.

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