Author: Rory O'Driscoll
The Re-Acceleration Is Real
Preliminary Q1 portfolio data shows strong and widespread re-acceleration of NNARR growth rates. Commentary on Q1 and 2021 by Rory O’Driscoll.
Viz.ai: The System of Action for Diagnostic Decision Making
We are excited to announce our investment in Viz.ai, a company that is using intelligent software to reduce the time to treatment for complex time critical medical conditions.
Flatfile’s Series A: Streamlining Data Movement from App to App
Today we’re announcing Scale’s investment in Flatfile’s Series A funding round. Here are some thoughts on the universal need for better data onboarding.
2021 Whisper Numbers: Startups Plan for Significant Enterprise Software Re-Acceleration
A look ahead at 2021 based on initial FY21 plan data from a significant cross-section of Scale's portfolio.
Investing in the Cognitive Future: Scale Closes New $600M Fund
Today we are announcing the creation of our seventh fund, Scale Venture Partners Fund VII. The $600M fund is the next chapter in our commitment to identifying future market leaders
The Big Budget Question for 2021: How Much Re-acceleration Is Realistic?
With 2021 annual planning underway, we look at how to determine whether it is again time to step on the gas -- and if so, when and how much?
Papaya Global: Why We Invested
Scale partner Rory O'Driscoll outlines our investment thesis in people & payroll services software company Papaya Global.
What Just Happened? Flash Report on Q1 SaaS Sales
Preliminary Q1 results show median Q1 Plan attainment of 80% but wide dispersion of outcomes.
Admitting Ignorance: Planning in the Time of COVID
A framework for scenario planning right now and a way to think about “inside” rounds.