Investments

We have raised thirteen U.S. funds, one India fund , and have assisted our partner GSR Ventures raise three China funds, resulting in $2.8 billion under management. We are currently investing Mayfield Fund XIII, capitalized at $395 million.

Our investment strategy demonstrates diversity across sectors, stages and regions. Our key sectors include companies targeted at consumer, enterprise, energy tech, communication service providers and chips and components. We incubate companies, make seed and Series A investments, and invest at growth and later stages. Our key focus is on companies located across the U.S. as well as cross-border companies domiciled in Europe, India and China.

Notable Investment

Affinity Labs

Builder of online vertical communities to improve the lives, careers and education of its members. A...

http://www.affinitylabs.com

Aliph

Unique noise cancellation technology that eliminates dynamic background noise.

http://www.aliph.com

Baihe

China online dating service

http://www.baihe.com

BigDeal.com

Guaranteed paid bid auctions

http://www.bigdeal.com

Consim Info

Leading matrimony site in India

http://www.consim.com

DECA

Studio for online entertainment properties

http://www.deca.tv/

FixYa

Support information for any consumer product

http://www.fixya.com

Genesis Colors

Indian fashion designer labels

http://www.genesiscolors.com/

Notable Investment

JotSpot

Leader in wiki-based applicartions. Acquired by Google in 2006.

http://www.jotspot.com

Notable Investment

Military Advantage

Internet community for the military. Acquired by Monster Worldwide in 2004.

http://www.military.com

Notable Investment

NuvoMedia

A leading ebook company. Acquired by Gemstar International Group in 2000.

PayMate

Electronic payment solutions

http://www.paymate.co.in

PingCo.com

Cell phone software enabling text messaging over data channel (China)

http://www.pingco.com

Notable Investment

PlanetOut Partners

Diversified media for gay and lesbian customers and businesses.

http://www.planetout.com