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Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a global multi-stage venture capital firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs from seed through IPO, focusing on technology-driven...
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a global multi-stage venture capital firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs from seed through IPO, focusing on technology-driven businesses across AI, enterprise software, fintech, cybersecurity, consumer, and related sectors. Founded in 1996 in Geneva by Neil Rimer, David Rimer, and Giuseppe Zocco, the firm established its London base in 2002 and expanded with offices in San Francisco (2011), New York (2022), Geneva, and Jersey (per firm website). It operates with a people-centric philosophy, prioritizing deep, long-term founder relationships and conviction-driven investments over transactional deals, spanning ecosystems from San Francisco and New York to London, Tel Aviv, and beyond (per philosophy page and team materials). As of its July 2024 announcement, Index closed an $800 million venture fund and $1.5 billion growth fund, bringing total capital raised since inception to $15 billion (per official Business Wire release and firm perspectives post, July 10 2024). Portfolio highlights include category leaders such as Figma, Wiz, Datadog, Revolut, Adyen, Scale AI, and Robinhood; the firm has backed over 100 unicorns and companies that have created more than 200,000 jobs (per 2024 fund announcement). Index Ventures (UK) LLP serves as the registered UK entity (Companies House OC344205, London office), while Index Ventures SA (Geneva) files as an SEC exempt reporting adviser (CRD 161175). The firm does not disclose a current aggregate AUM figure in primary public sources.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
San Francisco, United States · New York, United States
Principals
Danny Rimer
Partner
Jan Hammer
Partner
Martin Mignot
Partner
Shardul Shah
Partner
Nina Achadjian
Partner
Adrianna Ma
Operating Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Index Ventures founded?
Index Ventures was founded in 1996 in Geneva, Switzerland, by Neil Rimer, David Rimer, and Giuseppe Zocco; it established its primary London base in 2002 (per firm website team and history materials).
What is Index Ventures' investment approach and stage focus?
The firm is a multi-stage investor backing exceptional founders from seed to IPO across technology sectors worldwide, emphasizing long-term relationships and conviction rather than transactional deals (per firm philosophy page and 2024 fund announcement).
How much capital has Index Ventures raised?
As of July 2024, Index announced $2.3 billion in new funds ($800 million venture and $1.5 billion growth), bringing total capital raised since founding to $15 billion (per official firm announcement).
Where are Index Ventures' offices located?
Headquarters and registered office in London (UK), with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, Geneva (Switzerland), and Jersey (per firm contact page).
Does Index Ventures publicly disclose its AUM?
No primary public disclosure of a current aggregate AUM figure is available on the firm website, fund announcements, or readily extractable Form ADV summaries; total capital raised is reported as $15 billion as of mid-2024.
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