List of the top Venture Capital funds in the world

 There are thousands of venture capital funds around the world, but the leaders have long, established track records for delivering exceptional returns on their funds and being early investors in some of the worlds biggest unicorns.

Most of the most well-known and successful venture capital firms in the world are headquartered in Silicon Valley in California, they include:

1. Sequoia Capital: With a legacy of investments in companies like Apple, Google, and Airbnb, Sequoia Capital is renowned for backing companies that now dominate their respective sectors. Their focus spans from seed-stage to late-stage investments.
   
   

2. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z): Founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, a16z has quickly become a top VC firm, known for its investments in tech companies across various stages of growth, including Facebook, Airbnb, and Lyft.
   
   

3. Accel: Accel has been instrumental in the growth of companies such as Facebook, Slack, and Dropbox. It invests across all stages of company development and is known for its early bet on Facebook.
   
   

4. Benchmark: Benchmark played a significant role in the early stages of Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. 
   
   

5. Kleiner Perkins: A firm that made early bets on Amazon, Google, and Twitter.
   
   

6. Greylock Partners: With investments in LinkedIn, Facebook, and Airbnb, Greylock Partners focuses on early-stage investments.
   
   

7. Union Square Ventures (USV): USV has a strong focus on internet and mobile companies, with notable investments in Twitter, Tumblr, and Etsy. They emphasize a thesis-driven investment strategy.
   
   

8. Index Ventures: Index Ventures has a diverse portfolio with investments in companies like Dropbox, Slack, and Robinhood. They invest in technology-enabled companies across the US and Europe.
   
   

9. Founders Fund: Known for its contrarian bets, Founders Fund has invested in companies like SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook. It was founded by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and focuses on companies that it believes can change the world.
   
   

10. Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP): BVP has a history of investments in LinkedIn, Shopify, and Twilio. It focuses on investing in early-stage to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including cloud computing, healthcare, and consumer tech.