Emergence Capital

About

Emergence Capital focuses on investing in people who change the way the world works. Over the years, the firm has made early-stage investments in industry-leading companies such as Zoom, ServiceMax, Intacct, Blend, Gusto, Bill.com, and Textio.

Investment Focus

Emergence Capital specializes in early-stage investments in enterprise software companies. Their investment focus areas include.

  • Industry Cloud: Investing in cloud-based solutions tailored for specific industries.
  • Deskless Workforce: Supporting technologies that enhance productivity for workers without traditional desks.
  • Deep Collaboration: Backing tools that improve collaboration within organizations.
  • AI Coaching Networks: Investing in companies that leverage AI to enhance employee performance and learning.

Fund

Emergence Capital recently closed its $1 billion seventh fund, which was announced in March 2025. This is the firm's first raise in nearly four years, following its sixth fund, which closed in 2021. The seventh fund will continue to focus on B2B companies, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven innovation, alongside their ongoing enterprise tech investments.

The seventh fund is a significant milestone, following their previous funds in 2021, which included a $575 million early-stage fund and a $375 million opportunity fund.

Other Information

Leadership

The leadership team at Emergence Capital includes:

  • Gordon Ritter: Founder and General Partner
  • Jason Green: Founder and General Partner
  • Kevin Spain: General Partner
  • Santi Subotovsky: General Partner
  • Joe Floyd: General Partner
  • Jake Saper: General Partner
  • Carlotta "Lotti" Siniscalco: Principal

Investment Strategy

Emergence Capital's investment strategy centers on partnering with a select number of high-potential startups each year. This approach allows them to provide dedicated support to founders, aiming to be their most important partner throughout the company's journey. The firm maintains a focused strategy, investing in areas where they have deep expertise and can add significant value.

Notable Investments

Emergence Capital has invested in several notable companies, including:

  • Zoom
  • Veeva Systems
  • Box
  • Bill.com
  • ServiceMax
  • Yammer
  • Intacct
  • Doximity
  • Together.AI
  • Stackblitz
  • Arcee.AI

Notable Exits

Some of Emergence Capital's notable exits include investments in companies that were acquired or went public, such as:

  • ServiceMax (acquired by GE)
  • Yammer (acquired by Microsoft)
  • SuccessFactors (acquired by SAP)
  • Intacct (acquired by Sage)

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