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Greylock

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A Greylock Partners Company

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Location
San Francisco, California
Size
Part of Greylock Partners network (51-200 employees)
Revenue
$1 to $5 million USD
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Greylock represents the pinnacle of early-stage venture capital in Silicon Valley, positioning itself as the first partner for founders building transformative companies. Based in San Francisco, Greylock combines deep industry expertise with an unmatched portfolio of successful exits including Airbnb, Coinbase, Discord, Dropbox, Figma, LinkedIn, Meta, and Workday. The firm specializes in backing AI-first companies and disruptive enterprise and consumer software startups from their earliest stages-when ideas still exist on a whiteboard.

AI First Investment Leadership

Greylock's strategic focus on AI-first companies positions the firm at the forefront of technology innovation. Over 80% of investments are first checks at Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stages, giving the firm unique insights into emerging technologies and market trends. This early-stage specialization means team members work directly with founders during their most critical growth phases, witnessing and shaping the future of enterprise and consumer software innovation.

Why Work At Greylock San Francisco

  • Direct involvement with founders building the next generation of billion-dollar companies
  • Access to an exceptional network of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders
  • Opportunity to shape AI-first technology trends from the earliest stages
  • Collaborative culture emphasizing selective partnerships and deep founder relationships
  • Based in Silicon Valley's epicenter for venture capital and technology innovation
  • Exposure to diverse sectors spanning enterprise software, consumer platforms, and emerging AI applications
  • Career growth within a firm known for excellence and founder-centric values

Career Opportunities In Venture Capital

Professionals at Greylock engage in high-impact work evaluating emerging technologies, supporting portfolio companies, and identifying the next generation of market leaders. Whether in investment analysis, operations, or founder relations, team members develop deep expertise in early-stage company dynamics and venture capital strategy. The firm's commitment to caring deeply and striving for excellence creates an environment where talented professionals can build rewarding careers while contributing to technological advancement and entrepreneurial success.

Mission

Be the first partner for founders building AI-first and disruptive software companies, combining selective partnership with deep commitment to founder success and excellence in Silicon Valley.

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