Ridge Ventures

Say hello to our fifth fund, Ridge V! The $180M in total funding is the largest in our firm's history. Ridge V will support the next generation of Seed/early Series A #EnterpriseSoftware companies. Post-product. Pre-product-market fit. Experienced founders. Let the fun(d) begin!

📅 Tomorrow (Tue.) @ 9am PT 📅 Tune into the Smart Venture Podcast with Ridge Partner Yousuf Khan and Grace Gong, a LinkedIn Top Voice, as they talk live about all things #VC!

Had a great lunch session at Ridge Ventures yesterday where we heard from a diverse group of GTM leaders about the current challenges they are facing and got great feedback about how to grow Scoop Analytics. This is one of the most interesting parts of being a founder - getting in a room with a dozen folks to listen to what they are saying about their current challenges and trying to understand how what we're working on might be able to help. Fascinating conversation and special thanks to Yousuf Khan for hosting and Carlos V. for photos!

Congrats to Rewind, the quicker data backer-upper, on its new partnership with monday.com! We’re proud to help Rewind bring enterprise-grade data protection to companies around the world. 🚀

= Speaker spotlight! = On Tuesday, 2/25, Akriti Dokania joins us on the panel, where we will be discussing building AI-first companies in 2025. Akriti is a Partner at Ridge Ventures, investing in Seed and Series A revenue-first enterprise software companies. Previously, Akriti was an investor at Octopus Ventures and was part of the Deep Tech pod focusing on everything from AI/ML automation to Quantum Computing. Prior to this, she built a B2B business focused on accounting in the retail space in India. Looking forward to this conversation. If you are an early stage investor, or a founder that raised at least $1M, join us in NYC on Tuesday - RSVP at https://lu.ma/xspvyhqj!

Excited to be in Boston this weekend alongside some fantastic people! Come say Hi. India Conference at Harvard Ridge Ventures

I saw SO many pitches well before I became an investor, and I still see people make the same mistakes since I became a VC. I hope this post will help you put your best foot forward when pitching to investors. #vestsidestories #founders #pitching

📢 Exclusive Interview Release! 🎙️ TechCon SoCal 2025 is thrilled to share an exclusive interview with Yousuf Khan, Partner at Ridge Ventures, brought to you by Silicon Valley Tech Talks. 🚀🔍 In this engaging discussion, Yousuf Khan delves into emerging trends in enterprise software, legal tech, and cybersecurity, shedding light on how AI is revolutionizing these industries and what businesses need to prepare for in the evolving landscape. 🔹 Key Takeaways from the Interview: ✅ AI-driven transformation is reshaping enterprise software, enhancing both internal operations and product offerings. ✅ Legal tech is booming with AI-driven automation—making contract drafting, redlining, and legal processes faster and more efficient. ✅ Cybersecurity concerns are on the rise as AI is leveraged not only for defense but also for advanced cyber threats. ✅ The critical need for investment in cybersecurity talent and technology—with 2 million open positions in cyber roles across the country, the industry must scale up to meet growing threats. ✅ TechCon SoCal’s role in fostering innovation—building bridges between entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to strengthen the Southern California tech ecosystem. 🎥 Watch the full interview now on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/dmhrnuPs A big thank you to Silicon Valley Talks for providing a platform to share these valuable insights and connecting tech enthusiasts with industry pioneers. #EnterpriseSoftware #AI #Cybersecurity #LegalTech #SiliconValleyTalks #TechInnovation #TechConSoCal2025 #TechConSoCal #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #Innovation #Technology #Networking #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #Robotics #startups #vc #SandDiegoStartup #Founders #ConsumerTech

As I always say, we at Orion Innovation know that Engineering Leaders play chess, and we believe that chess and meaningful conversations spark deep insights and connections. And I couldn’t be happier to share that Yousuf Khan and the Ridge Ventures team not only play chess and share this mindset but also support this initiative! I’m excited to announce that Ridge Ventures and Orion Innovation are hosting the second chess-themed event, bringing a VC perspective into the engineering chess community! Think chess - with a side of bold bets, visionary ideas, and the battle to shape the future of tech. 🎯 Engineering Leaders and VC Play Chess 📅 March 11th | 6 - 9 PM | San Francisco This event is open to all skill levels - our space is designed to be a mix of challenge, inspiration, and fun, no matter your chess experience! Together with our team of chess masters, who are also on an engineering career path - Luke Harmon-Vellotti (International Chess Master) and Rishabh Gokhale (National Master), and the Silicon Valley Chess Community - we’re preparing something special for you. This isn’t just another event. It’s chess meets tech meets big ideas. Engineering Leaders, join us! ⚡️ RSVP link is below. Spaces are limited to keep the gathering intimate and engaging. See you at the chessboard! ♟️🚀 Alex Bogachek Dmitry Grudzinskiy Max Kitaygora Alexey Istomin

🗣️ Calling all B2B brainiacs and VC virtuosos: Our next Investment Analyst could be **drum roll** you! What we're big on (among other attributes): 👉 Hustle 👉 Curiosity 👉 Collaboration 👉 Empathy 👉 Gratitude Eager to apply? Check out the post below. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️