Based in San Francisco, Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in technology companies that focus on the hospitality industry. This industry, which represents over $10 trillion in annual global economic activity, is thriving with entrepreneurial activity due to the disruptive changes within the sector which began over a decade ago. Recent consumer trends have accelerated this disruption for operators across the hospitality and travel world, creating unprecedented opportunities for technology providers to make significant inroads into what was previously a closed market. Additionally, hospitality suppliers are dealing with massive shifts in travel planning, organizing and booking driven by the Internet and social media platforms. As a result, the hospitality industry is being forced to rapidly deploy new technologies in order to exploit the opportunities created by this shifting consumer behavior. The combination of these factors has created a unique environment for innovative technology providers to make significant inroads into this massive, growing, and evolving marketplace. 

Thayer’s objective is to provide portfolio companies with unequaled counsel, strategic insights and industry connections that drive significant revenue and enable sustainable growth.

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Thayer Ventures

Thayer Ventures' headquarters in San Francisco, CA, United States

Mark Farrell

Michael Frenkel

Katherine Grass

Kevin Carey

The leadership team at Thayer Ventures has experience founding and leading companies in a variety of industries, including marketing, payment processing, technology, and hospitality. They have also received a range of educations from some of the top schools in the country, including Harvard Business School and Cornell University. This experience and education gives them the knowledge and skills to help a wide range of businesses succeed.

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This department focuses on managing and optimizing investment partnerships and assets.

Investment Management

This department provides expert guidance and strategic advice on industry trends and practices.

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