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Founders Investing

in Founders

From day one, we partner with technical founders to build industry-defining companies by accelerating their path to product-market fit.
OUR FOCUS

Your product, our passion

We have spent our careers building technical infrastructure software companies from zero to IPO. We believe the best advice and support for founders comes from partners who share the same passion and commitment to excellence within their domain.

Developer Platforms

Empowering all digital builders

Cyber Security

Securing our digital world

Data, ML, and AI

Bringing insights and AI to all
Our Values

Play the Long Game

Successful startups have many twists and turns. We are long-term focused and help you navigate the path untaken.
"A startup requires persistence and perseverance. Decibel is prepared to support you fully and unwaveringly on the journey ahead."

Founder and CEO, Accompany

Amy Chang

Build Trust Through Transparency

We believe that the best partnerships are built on reliability and trust. Founders reach us 24/7, and always know where we stand.
"Founders want investors to be direct and honest. Decibel’s approach is refreshing and earns your trust."

Co-founder and CTO, AppDynamics

Bhaskar Sunkara

Know Your Domain

We say no to investments outside of our expertise. We maintain a small portfolio to focus on the unique needs of our founders.
"When you need great advice, you want experience and expertise. Decibel makes every tough decision easier to make."

Founder and CEO, Signal Sciences

Andrew Peterson

Put Founders First. Period.

We're here to help founders build great companies. We measure our success through their success.
"Decibel is the investor I wish I’d had. They always work on behalf of their founders to leverage the best of their firm."

Co-Founder and CTO, Duo Security

Jon Oberheide

Have conviction. Invest early

Founders need investors who have conviction when your company is early and unproven.
"The most critical phase of a startup is the earliest stage. Decibel commits their time and resources when you need it most."

Co-Founder and CEO, Duo Security

Dug Song

Put Founders First. Period.

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Founder

John Doe

Put Founders First. Period.

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Founder

John Doe

Put Founders First. Period.

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Founder

John Doe
Our Values

Our firm was built by founders helping founders. We partner with you from the earliest stage.

Have conviction. Invest early

Founders need investors who have conviction when your company is early and unproven.
"The most critical phase of a startup is the earliest stage. Decibel commits their time and resources when you need it most."

Co-Founder and CEO, Duo Security

Dug Song

Put Founders First. Period.

We're here to help founders build great companies. We measure our success through their success.
"Decibel is the investor I wish I’d had. They always work on behalf of their founders to leverage the best of their firm."

Co-Founder and CTO, Duo Security

Jon Oberheide

Build Trust Through Transparency

We believe that the best partnerships are built on reliability and trust. Founders reach us 24/7, and always know where we stand.
"Founders want investors to be direct and honest. Decibel’s approach is refreshing and earns your trust."

Co-founder and CTO, AppDynamics

Bhaskar Sunkara

Know Your Domain

We say no to investments outside of our expertise. We maintain a small portfolio to focus on the unique needs of our founders.
"When you need great advice, you want experience and expertise. Decibel makes every tough decision easier to make."

Founder and CEO, Signal Sciences

Andrew Peterson

Play the Long Game

Successful startups have many twists and turns. We are long-term focused and help you navigate the path untaken.
"A startup requires persistence and perseverance. Decibel is prepared to support you fully and unwaveringly on the journey ahead."

Founder and CEO, Accompany

Amy Chang