Full-stack venture capital & growth firm that applies an entrepreneurial mindset to unlock unique opportunities
| Company Name | Industry Ventures |
| Investment Thesis / Tagline | Full-stack venture capital & growth firm that applies an entrepreneurial mindset to unlock unique opportunities |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Team Size & Key People | Over 10 partners with over 25 years of collective experience. CEO & Founder: Hans Swildens. Senior Managing Directors: Justin Burden, Roland Reynolds. Managing Directors: Lindsay Sharma, Jonathan Roosevelt, Fanni Fan, Brian Langner, Ira Simkhovitch, Geoff LeMieux. |
| Investment Stages | From seed and early-stage investing to late-stage secondaries and VC-backed companies transitioning to buyout |
| Founders | Hans Swildens (CEO & Founder) |
| Legal Entity Status | Industry Ventures, acquired by Goldman Sachs (acquisition closed January 5, 2026), now part of Goldman Sachs' External Investing Group (XIG) |
| Public Email | info@industryventures.com |
| Assets Under Management | $8B+ (pre-acquisition); $7B at close of Goldman Sachs acquisition |
| Acquisition by Goldman Sachs | Acquired by Goldman Sachs for up to $965M ($665M at close + up to $300M earnout through 2030). Closed January 5, 2026. |
| Global Offices | San Francisco (HQ), Alexandria VA, London, Boston |
| Investment Focus | Secondary and Primary transactions, direct investments, venture capital, tech buyout investments. Has backed over 700 venture and tech buyout funds. |
| Client Types | Serves GPs (General Partners), LPs (Limited Partners), and entrepreneurs with tailored investment solutions |