Oldest Early-Stage Venture Capital Firms That are Still Active and Thriving in 2026
Incredible list of firms that have lasted the test of time. Most with multiple generations and countless unicorns.
1961 — Norwest Venture Partners
1962 — Sutter Hill Ventures
1965 — Greylock
1969 — Mayfield
1969 — Venrock
1970 — CRV
1972 — Kleiner Perkins
1972 — Sequoia Capital
1975 — Atlas Venture
1976 — Menlo Ventures
1977 — Matrix Partners
1977 — NEA
1980 — IVP
1981 — USVP
1982 — Sierra Ventures
1983 — Accel
1983 — Battery Ventures
1984 — Canaan Partners
1985 — DFJ / Draper
1985 — Lightspeed Venture Partners
1986 — Foundation Capital
1988 — Insight Partners
1989 — General Catalyst
1990 — Redpoint Ventures
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