Celebrating 50 years of People First

A look back at iconic people and moments from our first five decades, and thoughts about where we're headed

Mayfield 50

We help make it happen.

When Patrick Salyer and Gigya created a new customer identity & access management category, we helped secure the relationship.

Patrick Salyer

We get your vision.

When John Zimmer and Logan Green of Lyft planned to disrupt transportation, we hopped on board.

John Zimmer
Logan Green

We get your vision.

When Manish Chandra built Poshmark, the industry's first mobile social fashion marketplace, we admired how he created the fabric of the company.

Manish Chandra

We help make it happen.

The acquisition of Rehan Jalil's Elastica by Blue Coat/Symantec confirmed his blue-sky expectations for cloud security.

Rehan Jalil

We know it takes time.

After five years and three pivots at Brighter, Jake Winebaum put a dent in the dental benefits business — and a smile on our face.

Jake Winebaum

We know it takes time.

Jonah Goodhart and Moat have minted a new currency for digital advertising, which is a great use of our capital.

Jonah Goodhart

We help make it happen.

As Dave Yarnold of ServiceMax transformed field service from white vans to SmartVans, we put gas in their tank.

Dave Yarnold

We help make it happen.

Jerome Ternynck and SmartRecruiters are delivering on their zero-unemployment promise, and it's our job to help him succeed.

Jerome Ternynck

We have done it before.

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