13 Series B Investors in San Francisco — 11 Currently Deploying

Offer founders pursuing their life's work an alternative to the hype cycle by providing long-term thinking and supporting category-defining companies across all sectors that will l…

Back select founders solving big, hard problems with long-term partnership, operational expertise, and decades of experience to help reach full potential.

Early stage B2B-focused venture firm specializing in building enterprise leaders through disruptive B2B AI software investments in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and rel…

SignalFire is a VC firm built like a tech company that combines AI tools, data infrastructure, and deep sector expertise with portfolio support to help founders scale faster. The f…

We are senior operators and former founders who help build great companies through winning playbooks and access to senior talent. We are leaders in B2B technology investing with pr…

Correlation Ventures backs groundbreaking technology and data science companies that solve industry problems through rapid decision-making and industry-leading networks.

Invest in technical founders building software that will improve millions of consumers' lives. Back bold founders with a vision worth fighting for.

Invest in startups from seed to Series B across Artificial Intelligence, Lifestyle consumption upgrades, and Frontier Technology, partnering with founders creating waves of innovat…

A more personal approach to early-stage investing focused on mission-driven entrepreneurs. The fund invests in entrepreneurs themselves, not just companies, turning ambitions into …

Growth equity firm investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses with flexible capital, access to 700+ executives/entrepreneurs, and in-house value creation collabor…

Use tightly focused expertise and an unparalleled global network to help founders realize their potential across all stages, from incubation to growth-stage scaling.

Dare to dream and disrupt by backing companies that rewire established industries and inspire incredible experiences through innovation.

Piva Capital invests in people, companies, and breakthrough technologies at the inflection of scientific breakthrough and mass market impact to usher in a new industrial era across…

How many series b investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 13 series b funds. Of these, 11 are currently deploying capital based on recent fund closes, portfolio activity, and partner signals. Use DryPowder's fund matching to see which ones fit your specific startup.

What check size do series b VCs write?

Among 13 series b funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $500K–$25M. Ranges vary by fund size, vintage, and whether the fund leads rounds. Each fund profile shows check size detail and lead preference.

How do I get a meeting with a series b VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most series b VCs on DryPowder do accept cold outreach or direct applications, but response rates vary widely by fund. Before reaching out, use DryPowder's AI matching to get a fit score and specific talking points. Founders who lead with thesis-aligned framing get significantly better response rates than those sending the same deck to every fund on a list.

How long does a Series B process take, and how is it different from Series A?

Series B processes typically run 3-6 months and are significantly more diligence-intensive than Series A. Investors will conduct deep cohort analysis, churn reviews, and GTM efficiency audits. Most Series B investors want to lead or co-lead, so you are running a smaller, more targeted process than at earlier stages. Financial modeling and competitive positioning matter as much as the founding narrative at this point.

How many series b investors should I be talking to at once?

Most fundraisers recommend a parallel process: identify 20-40 target investors but approach your highest-fit funds first. Of the 11 series b funds currently deploying, not all will match your specific stage and sector. Use fund matching to find your top 10-15, approach those first, collect feedback, then go wider. Going to every fund simultaneously without qualifying first burns bridges and dilutes the urgency that helps close a round.

How is DryPowder different from building a VC list on LinkedIn or Crunchbase?

The fund list you build on LinkedIn or Crunchbase is roughly the same list every other founder is building. DryPowder adds three things a manual search cannot: deployment signals (which funds have recently closed new vehicles and are actively writing checks), AI thesis matching (which of the 13 series b funds actually fits your specific startup, ranked by fit), and verified partner contact details. The goal is 15 targeted, thesis-aligned pitches instead of 150 generic ones.