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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Venture capital |
| Founded | 2019 |
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| AUM | US$2.220 billion (2024) |
| Website | www |
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Left Lane Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests in internet and technology companies with a consumer orientation. The firm is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an office in London.
Left Lane Capital was founded by Harley Miller in 2019. [1] Before founding Left Lane Capital, Miller started his career in 2010 at Insight Partners, where he spent nine years investing in high-growth internet companies. [2] [7] Miller was part of the team that invested in HelloFresh, Udemy, and BlaBlaCar and sat on the board of N26 and Calm. [2] [7]
Left Lane Capital's inaugural fund totaled $630 million. [1] In 2022, the firm announced the closing of its second fund, Left Lane Capital Partners II LP, with a total of $1.4 billion. [8] Left Lane Capital has invested in over 65 companies worldwide. [9] To support these companies, the firm has an in-house platform team named Accelerate that supports its growing portfolio with value-add resources and growth advice. [5]
Left Lane Capital's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies. Notable investments include:
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Left Lane Capital was recognized as one of the top 25 growth equity firms of 2022 by GrowthCap. [20]
Harley Miller received a placement on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Venture Capital list in 2017. [21] Managing Partners Jason Fiedler and Vinny Pujji appeared on the same list in 2018 and 2022, respectively. [22] [23]
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