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Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Mountain View (2026)

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While it's famous as Google's headquarters, Mountain View also has a deep bench of venture capital firms funding the next generation of startups. These investors range from corporate arms of global brands to smaller, focused funds.

Firms like Samsung NEXT have backed nearly 400 companies, while BMW i Ventures has made over 130 investments in areas like transportation and sustainability. Knowing which door to knock on is the first step.

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As the venture and innovation group within Samsung Electronics, Samsung NEXT partners with founders building the future in sectors like AI, fintech, and health tech. They provide capital and strategic support, helping companies build their products and scale by connecting them to the global Samsung ecosystem.

Year Founded2012
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments389 (28 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits54 (3 IPO'd)
Contacthello@samsungnext.com

Monta Vista Capital invests in B2B companies at the seed and early stages, often serving as the lead investor in funding rounds. They work directly with founding teams to build their businesses and overcome early growth hurdles.

Year Founded2014
FoundersVenktesh Shukla
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments47 (16 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits5
Contactsubmit@montavc.com / (408) 483-5931

As BMW's venture capital arm, BMW i Ventures invests in companies shaping the future of transportation, manufacturing, and sustainability. They help high-performance startups across hardware and software execute their vision with precision and achieve real-world impact.

Year Founded2011
Founders
Total Funding$930M
IndustriesHardware, Transportation, Climate & Sustainability, AI & ML, Manufacturing
Investment StageDebt, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments133 (48 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits23 (9 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsVendia, May Mobility, HeyCharge
Contact(650) 934-3400

Sure Ventures backs seed-stage companies in the insurtech industry, targeting startups that address insurance, aging, mental health, and wealth management. Their investments are driven by a mission to provide peace of mind for both individuals and businesses.

Year Founded2018
FoundersGopi Rangan
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments25
Nº of Exits2

Silicon Valley Data Capital backs early-stage startups that use AI and enhanced connectivity to manage the modern explosion of data. Their portfolio companies create tools that help traditional enterprises overcome outdated systems and compete with their data-driven challengers.

Year Founded2014
FoundersJim McLean
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments21 (6 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits5
Contactinfo@svdcapital.com / (408) 835-0425

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