Upfront Ventures
Overview
Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, with a focus on early-stage investments in technology startups. Known for its hands-on approach, Upfront backs founders building transformative companies across sectors like enterprise software, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and access to a robust network of industry leaders to help startups scale. With a strong track record of successful investments, Upfront Ventures is committed to supporting entrepreneurs from inception.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubera Health | May 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Observable Space | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Itera ASA | May 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Itera | May 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| CVRD Health | May 2026 | Seed | Lead |
Key People
Yves Sisteron
Managing Partner
Jude E.
General Partner Venture Capital
Mark Suster
General Partner
Nick Kim
General Partner
herve defforey
Operating Partner
Stuart Lander
Chief Operating Partner
Seksom Suriyapa
Venture Partner
Aditi Maliwal
Partner
Kevin Zhang
Partner
Megan Healy
Partner, Talent
mohamed ye7ia Attia
Partner
Niamh K.
Partner
Dana Kibler
Partner CFO
Kesar Varma
Principal
AJ Herrera
Growth Investor
Alex Marley
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
