Emergence Capital 

United States
Series A
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About Emergence Capital 

Emergence Capital  is a venture capital firm based in United States, focusing on Series A stage investments. The fund actively supports founders building innovative solutions in AI/ML, SaaS, providing strategic guidance and capital to help startups scale.

Investment Focus

Location / RegionUnited States
Funding StageSeries A
Industry Focus
Ai Ml
Saas

Investor Signals Profile

active

Sweet Spot

Founder building iconic B2B SaaS or AI-native enterprise software

B2B SaaS
AI-native
enterprise software
vertical SaaS
AINS (outcome-based AI)
physical world AI
AI infrastructure
emerging business models
PLG-to-enterprise

Bullish Signals

9 in 10 early bets raised follow-onwebsite
1 in 5 investments surpassed $1B valuationwebsite
1 in 10 early-stage investments went publicwebsite
$9B+ realized on <$2.5B investedwebsite
Iconic exits: Zoom, Veeva, Salesforce, Doximitywebsite
Zero partner turnover — rare stabilitywebsite
Each partner 1 deal/year — deep focuswebsite
Sole VC backer Veeva Series A (2008)website
Active new bets: Physical Intelligence, Gensparkwebsite
AINS Playbook — proprietary AI thesis frameworkwebsite
Connects founders to enterprise customers directlywebsite
Full team on every deal — not solo GPwebsite
Zoom: backed PLG-to-enterprise transition earlywebsite
Together AI: first conviction Series A backerwebsite
Returns fund non-profits: cancer, climate researchwebsite
Recognized emerging business models early: SaaS, verticalwebsite
Portfolio testimonial: transformative partner at every stepwebsite
Bill.com: channel expertise & GTM strategywebsite
Gusto: long-term thinking, customer obsessionwebsite
Ironclad: AI product vision coaching networkswebsite
Bland: shaped market perspective, active supportwebsite
Unify: customer connections, key early hireswebsite
Federato: aligned on social mission valueswebsite
Together AI: first conviction Series A, Zoom introwebsite
Doximity: recruiting & SaaS business buildingwebsite

Contrarian Signals

Very selective — 1 deal per partner annuallywebsite
Strong network needed for warm accesswebsite
Only backs 'iconic' trajectory — high barwebsite
Expects founder to commit to enduring partnershipwebsite
Contrarian on emerging models: SaaS 2003, Veevawebsite

Founder Do's

Build B2B software transforming work
Show early enterprise GTM motion
Have conviction in new business models
Seek deep, long-term VC partnership
Target outcome-based AI services (AINS)
Leverage founder network for customer access
Commit to enduring partnership model

Founder Don'ts

Don't pitch consumer or non-B2B
Don't expect passive capital only
Don't skip GTM strategy clarity
Don't lack founder credibility/vision

Key GPs & Partners

EY
Eric Yuan
Founder (Portfolio)
PLG pioneerenterprise buildervisionary
PG
Peter Gassner
Founder (Portfolio)
vertical SaaSscalingleadership
MB
Marc Benioff
Founder (Portfolio)
horizontal SaaSvisionaryAI champion

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Fund Overview

Fund Size$1B
Saves0

Key People

Jake Saper, Joe Flyod

Eric YuanFounder (Portfolio)
Peter GassnerFounder (Portfolio)
Marc BenioffFounder (Portfolio)

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