DFJ Growth

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Featured article: DFJ Growth

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

Resources

WEBSITE

Here's their Linkedin:

Sam Fort (Partner)

Justin Kao (Partner)

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