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DFJ Growth is the later-stage arm of the DFJ family, focused on scaling tech unicorns and enduring tech franchises. The firm partners with breakout companies once product-market fit and traction are clear, typically starting at Series C. Their portfolio includes some of the most iconic names in modern tech like SpaceX, Unity, and Coinbase. Their strategy is concentrated, long-term, and sector-driven.
Location:
Menlo Park, CA
Fund Size:
~$5B AUM; $1.2B Fund V closed in 2025
Average Check:
$10M+; focuses on Series C and beyond
Stage Focus:
Growth-stage only; focused on tech, AI, space, health, and frontier software
Household Brands:
SpaceX, Coinbase, Anaplan, Ring, Unity, Twitter
Contact:
Sam Fort (Partner) Sam@dfj.com
Justin Kao (Partner) Justin@dfj.com