What does Ann Winblad invest in?

Ann Winblad at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: SaaS.

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Where is Ann Winblad based?

Ann Winblad is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Ann Winblad, Hummer Winblad Venture

About Ann Winblad

Ann Winblad is a Managing Director and co-founder of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, the first venture firm exclusively focused on software, which she established in 1989 after selling her own accounting software company and working as a strategy consultant for IBM and Microsoft. Her investment thesis targets early-stage enterprise software companies globally, with a specific focus on sectors including business intelligence, analytics, cloud computing, security, and data center optimization. The firm typically provides first-round or Series A funding to startups led by engineering founders, though specific check sizes for Winblad individually are not publicly detailed beyond the firm’s recent $15 million Series A in Amberdata. Notable portfolio companies where she has served as a director include MuleSoft, Hyperion, Sonatype, and The Knot. Winblad is known for a hands-on, technical approach to investing, having encouraged her companies to prioritize the NT platform before it gained mainstream traction and co-authoring the book *Object-Oriented Software*. Her distinctive point of view emphasizes deep sector expertise and long-term partnerships with founde

Ann Winblad at a glance

Role: Managing Director
Organization: Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type: Venture Capital

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What does Ann Winblad invest in?: Ann Winblad at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: SaaS.
How do I contact Ann Winblad?: Ann Winblad's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Ann Winblad based?: Ann Winblad is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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Ann Winblad, Hummer Winblad Venture

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