Mayfield
Not publicly disclosed in the reviewed sources. · seed, series-a, series-b · US, India
People-first early-stage investor with inception and follow-on strategies in the US and India.
Tier 2 · ranked #103multi-stage
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Key facts
| Fund size | $955M aggregate: $580M Mayfield XVII and $375M Select III |
| Stage | seed, series-a, series-b |
| Typical first check | Not publicly disclosed in the reviewed sources. |
| Sectors | enterprise, ai, consumer, bio |
| Geography | US, India |
| Status | open |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
People-first early-stage investor with inception and follow-on strategies in the US and India. This pass separates published fund behavior from private mechanics and catalog assumptions.
How the application really works
No dedicated public pitch route was confirmed; route through a relevant investor's published professional profile or a trusted introduction.
Tips
- Show direct fit to seed / series-a / series-b and the published thesis.
- Route to a named investor whose current remit matches the company.
- State geography, round size, traction and why this firm is the right partner.
Watch out for
- Outside the published stage, geography or sector mandate.
- Treating a generic media or LP channel as a founder intake.
- Assuming unpublished check, ownership or timing data.
Track record
- Mayfield reports 72 exits including 13 IPOs and 59 acquisitions since 2012.
No comparable acceptance rate is published.
Investment thesis
Inception and early-stage technology companies.
How to reach them
- No dedicated public pitch route was confirmed; route through a relevant investor's published professional profile or a trusted introduction.
Notable portfolio
LyftPoshmarkHashiCorpSolarCity
Frequently asked questions
- What stages does the fund target?
- seed, series-a, series-b
- Where does it invest?
- US, India
- What is the latest disclosed vehicle or capital base?
- $955M aggregate: $580M Mayfield XVII and $375M Select III
- What check size does it write?
- Not publicly disclosed in the reviewed sources.
- How can a founder approach the firm?
- No dedicated public pitch route was confirmed; route through a relevant investor's published professional profile or a trusted introduction.
- What remains unknown?
- Investment acceptance rate is not published. check min is not publicly disclosed. check max is not publicly disclosed. leads rounds is not publicly disclosed.
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Sources
- www.mayfield.com — Current official strategy, geography and activity. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.mayfield.com/xvii-select-iii-spring — Official current vehicle or capital-scale evidence. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.mayfield.com/team/navin-chaddha — Current official investing-team roster. (checked 2026-08-10)