About Horizons Ventures
Horizons Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. It is primarily based out of Hong Kong, China. As of Apr 2026, Horizons Ventures has invested in 209 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Life Sciences. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Dozee Overall, Horizons Ventures portfolio has seen 14 unicorns, 9 IPOs and 52 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, Facebook and Spotify. A lot of funds co-invest with Horizons Ventures, with names like OurCrowd sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Horizons Ventures has team of 14 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 6 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Horizons Ventures' List of Top Investments
Horizons Ventures has a portfolio of 209 companies, including 14 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Pontera and ZeroAvia.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Israel and 16 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Life Sciences and 30 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by Horizons Ventures:
1. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and project management. This platform facilitates messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to automate workflows and manage tasks. Users organize conversations into channels to coordinate projects and share information. The software includes tools for searching archives, managing user profiles, and implementing security protocols for data protection. Artificial intelligence features assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing automated agents to streamline routine work processes.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,615 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 69 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.77B
- Employee Count: 27,690 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Meritech and 121 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Spotify
Provider of a platform for streaming digital music and podcasts. The platform allows users to listen to a wide variety of audio content. It is accessible via web browsers and dedicated applications.
Key facts about Spotify
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.06B
- Employee Count: 19,363 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, 2020 Ventures and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Razer
Manufacturer of gaming peripherals, laptops, software, and related accessories. The company offers a range of products including mice, keyboards, headsets, and controllers designed for esports and immersive gaming experiences. It provides software for customization, lighting effects, and optimization. The company also offers chairs, apparel, and gamer room accessories.
Key facts about Razer
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Irvine (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $126M
- Employee Count: 1,919 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Accelerator Ventures, 113venture.com and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 22, 2016, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Airwallex
Provider of financial infrastructure for processing payments and managing treasury. This platform enables businesses to accept payments, issue corporate cards, and manage expenses through integrated software. It facilitates currency conversion, international fund transfers, and automated billing processes. The system provides application programming interfaces for embedding financial services into other software products. It supports account management, payout distribution, and reconciliation workflows for commercial operations.
Key facts about Airwallex
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series H
- Total Funding till date: $1.9B
- Employee Count: 2,865 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, Baillie Gifford and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Jun 25, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Horizons Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Horizons Ventures has invested in 209 companies over the last 21 years, with an average of 11 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 4 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Dozee and most recent follow-on round was in Dozee.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
2025 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
2024 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
2023 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
2022 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
2021 | 13 | 24 | 37 |
2020 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
2019 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
2018 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
2017 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Horizons Ventures' Investments by Stage
Horizons Ventures has made 86 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $17.1M, 48 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.04M and 38 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $44.6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 86 |
Seed | 48 |
Series B | 38 |
Series C | 10 |
Series D | 4 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Horizons Ventures' Investments by Sector
Horizons Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, Life Sciences and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 191 Tech companies, 142 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 112 Software companies and at least 75 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 78 |
High Tech | 72 |
Consumer | 34 |
Life Sciences | 30 |
FinTech | 29 |
Others | 266 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Horizons Ventures' Investments by Geography
Horizons Ventures has made most investments in United States (100), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 22 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 100 |
United Kingdom | 22 |
Israel | 17 |
Canada | 12 |
Australia | 11 |
Others | 31 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Horizons Ventures' recent investments
Horizons Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Dozee and Cauldron are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Horizons Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 30, 2026 | India | Series A | 2998 | - | |
Mar 24, 2026 | Australia | Series A | 9869 | [+2] | |
Mar 04, 2026 | Australia | Series A | 8419 | ||
Jan 14, 2026 | United States | Series D | 2916 | [+16] | |
Dec 22, 2025 | United States | Series C | 8792 | [+6] |
Unicorns in Horizons Ventures' Portfolio
Horizons Ventures has 14 unicorns in its portfolio - Alpaca Securities, Micro Connect, Divergent and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Alpaca Securities. It became a unicorn in 2026, 4 years after Horizons Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Horizons Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 | Internet-first stock broker | 2015 | San Mateo | Series D | mrejxjo | ||
60 | Online investment platform for micro and small businesses | 2021 | Hong Kong | Series C | fhkvvba | ||
47 | Manufacturer of complex metal structures using software defined production systems | 2014 | Torrance | Series E | ttnmeav | ||
65 | Provider of underground transportation management solutions | 2016 | Bastrop | Series D | zubznwl | ||
77 | Chain of limited service restaurant serving coffee | 2017 | Jakarta | Series C | izyrqpx |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Horizons Ventures' Portfolio
9 of Horizons Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Eikon got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Feb 2026 at marketcap of $908M and Surrozen got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).Here are Horizons Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 05, 2026 | Jan 06, 2022 | Series B | 1423 | |
Aug 13, 2021 | Mar 14, 2019 | Series B | 4526 | |
Jan 15, 2021 | Dec 14, 2016 | Series A | 9164 | |
Nov 20, 2020 | Dec 19, 2018 | Series A | 3592 | |
Apr 18, 2019 | Sep 03, 2013 | Series B | 4197 |
Acquired companies in Horizons Ventures' Portfolio
52 companies from Horizons Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Soul Machines in Sep 2026 by AppDirect for $*****.Here are Horizons Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 28, 2026 | Nov 22, 2016 | Series A | 7556 | |
Sep 11, 2026 | Jul 21, 2022 | Series B | 9551 | |
Jul 28, 2026 | Apr 03, 2014 | Unattributed | 9275 | |
Jun 03, 2026 | - | - | 6669 | |
Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 28, 2022 | Series A | 9723 |
Team profile of Horizons Ventures
Horizons Ventures has a team of 14 members including 5 Partners and 8 Principals located in China. Horizons Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Horizons Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | - | |
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Hong Kong | - | - | |
Principal | Hong Kong | - | - | |
Principal | Hong Kong | - | ||
Principal | Hong Kong | - | ||
Principal | Hong Kong | - | ||
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Co-investors of Horizons Ventures
Over the past 21 years, 1519 investors have co-invested in Horizons Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Horizons Ventures: Magma Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz and 350 others have invested in rounds before Horizons Ventures. There are 6 companies where Magma Venture Partners has invested before Horizons Ventures and 5 companies where Andreessen Horowitz has invested before Horizons Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Horizons Ventures: 450 investors entered a company along with Horizons Ventures. These include investors like OurCrowd (5 companies).
- Invested after Horizons Ventures: A total of 717 investors have invested in Horizons Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Temasek (7 companies), Baillie Gifford (5 companies) and Dragoneer Investment Group (4 companies).
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