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Icon Ventures

Icon Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Seed, Series A, and Series B, typically following other investors, with notable investments like Palo Alto Networks and Confluent.

WebsitePortfolioTeam page
Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Icon Ventures

6 people on the investing team, 6 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Jeb Miller
Jeb MillerGeneral PartnerHe has over 25 years of experience in venture capital, operating, and investment banking, focusing on AI applications, data management, and security.
Joe Horowitz
Joe HorowitzManaging General PartnerHe has overseen its growth to $1.4 billion in assets and has had 16 successful exits.
Preeti Rathi
Preeti RathiGeneral PartnerFocus: enterprise and ML/AI startups.
Tom Mawhinney
Tom MawhinneyGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at Canaan Partners and Summit Partners and co-founded North Systems.
Ben Shih
Ben ShihPartnerHe previously worked in venture capital, asset management, and software development.
Peter Yi
Peter YiPartnerHe previously held roles at Worldview Technology Partners and worked with early-stage startups.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Palo Alto NetworksConfluentTeladoc HealthProofpointBILLMaven ClinicQuizletRulaRocksetAisera

In their words

Icon VenturesIn an era where AI is reshaping every industry, startups need more than just capital to succeed—they need partners who understand how to create enduring value.iconventures.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Series B investors in California233Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Icon Ventures invest in?

Icon Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Icon Ventures invest?

Icon Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Icon Ventures lead rounds?

Icon Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Icon Ventures?

Jeb Miller (General Partner), Joe Horowitz (Managing General Partner), Preeti Rathi (General Partner), Tom Mawhinney (General Partner), Ben Shih (Partner), Peter Yi (Partner).

Is Icon Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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