Dennis Phelps is a General Partner at Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). See portfolio and contact routes.
Dennis Phelps is a General Partner at Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), a venture capital firm focused on fast-growing technology companies, with over 15 years of experience in venture finance[1][8][11]. He invests primarily in growth-stage software, internet, mobile, and digital media companies, with a focus on sectors including Digital Health, SaaS, Media/Content, and Social Networks, targeting Seed through Series B stages[3][4][5]. His typical investment range is $10 million to $100 million, with a sweet spot around $25 million, and he is known for leading investments in later-stage ventures[2][11]. Notable portfolio companies include Casper (Series D), Snap (Series F), Giphy, GroundTruth, The Honest Company, and Yext[6][11]. Phelps was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 100 venture capitalists globally and prefers working with founders who demonstrate specific traits, though no public writing or distinctive point of view is documented in available sources[11].
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