# DFJ Growth

> DFJ Growth is a technology venture capital firm that backs companies with market validation and helps them scale through capital, recruiting, operating advice and industry relationships. Founded in 2005, it announced a $1.2 billion fifth flagship fund in May 2025.

- **Founded:** 2005
- **Headquarters:** San Mateo, United States
- **Founders:** John H. N. Fisher (Founder and Managing Partner), Barry Schuler (Founder and Managing Partner), Randy Glein (Founder and Managing Partner), Mark Bailey (Founder and Partner Emeritus)
- **Products:** Growth-stage venture investment, Portfolio company support
- **Notable:** Raised its fifth flagship fund at $1.2 billion in 2025., Its investment history includes Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase and Unity., Co-led BigHat Biosciences’ $75 million Series C in September 2026.

## Products & services

- **Growth-stage venture investment** — Equity capital for technology companies with evidence of product-market fit, including early growth businesses.
- **Portfolio company support** — Recruiting, executive search, strategic introductions, go-to-market counsel and operational guidance through scaling and IPO preparation.

## Achievements

- Raised its fifth flagship fund at $1.2 billion in 2025.
- Its investment history includes Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase and Unity.
- Co-led BigHat Biosciences’ $75 million Series C in September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Co-led BigHat Biosciences’ $75 million Series C with Premji Invest; BigHat announced the financing September 24.
- **2025-05** — Announced the $1.2 billion close of DFJ Growth V.
- **2025-04** — Led Endor Labs’ $93 million Series B.
- **2025-02** — Led Hidden Level’s $65 million Series C.

## Links

- Website: https://dfjgrowth.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dfj-growth
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/dfjgrowth

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Last updated: 2026-10-27