Investor profile for Greylock: typical check size, headquarters (Menlo Park, CA), stages they lead or invest in, and links to website and social profiles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker directory.

Greylock

One of the longest-standing U.S. venture firms (founded 1965), backing enterprise and consumer founders from seed through growth. Notable investments include LinkedIn, Airbnb, Figma, and Wiz.

Typical check size

$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)

Founded

1965

Headquarters

Menlo Park, CA

AUM

N/A

Rounds they lead

Seed Series A

Rounds they invest

Seed Series A Series B+

Portfolio companies we track

Startups in our directory that list Greylock as an investor (34 total).

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FAQs about Greylock

Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.

Greylock invests from seed through growth. The firm is known for leading seed and Series A rounds and supporting portfolio companies through later stages.
Greylock does not disclose a standard check publicly. Our directory stage estimate for firms leading seed and Series A is $1M–$10M, with larger follow-ons at growth.
Greylock is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The firm primarily backs U.S. companies with global ambitions.
Greylock focuses on enterprise SaaS, consumer, and AI/ML infrastructure. The firm's legacy spans social, security, developer tools, and modern AI applications.
Greylock frequently leads seed and Series A rounds and takes board roles in many investments. The firm is selective and often the first institutional partner.
Examples include Figma, Airbnb, Wiz, Roblox, and Okta — see /startup/figma, /startup/airbnb, /startup/wiz, /startup/roblox, and /startup/okta.
Identify the partner aligned with your category on greylock.com. Warm introductions from trusted founders, operators, or co-investors are essential — Greylock is highly selective.
Greylock appears in our blue-chip VC landscape piece — see /blue-chip-vc-firms-top-tier-sequoia-benchmark for firm positioning alongside Sequoia, a16z, and Accel.