Sutter Hill Ventures

Sutter Hill Ventures is one of Silicon Valley’s oldest and most successful venture capital firms. It specializes in early-stage investments and has played key roles in building major technology companies. The firm occasionally incubates or originates new startups from scratch[2][8].

Notable investments include Snowflake Computing, NVIDIA, Pure Storage, Tesla, Informatica, Restoration Robotics (HAIR), Forty Seven (FTSV), Threshold Pharmaceuticals (THLD), Molecular Templates (MTEM), Cardica (CRDC), Corcept Therapeutics (CORT)[2][5].

While it has invested in life sciences/biotech/healthcare companies as part of its portfolio over the years[2], its primary focus remains on technology-driven businesses.

Assets under management are estimated at $2.3 billion[5]. The firm operates with a hands-on approach to supporting portfolio companies.

As of June 2025 it remains active and independent.

Headquarters are located at:

• Bldg A 200, 755 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto CA 94304 USA[1][3]
• London office at 80 Grosvenor Street London W1K 3JX UK[1][3]