Neil Rimer

Index is an active manager which focuses young information technology and life sciences companies in Europe, Israel and the US, which have the potential to become global players in their market. The firm typically co-invests with local venture capitalists outside Europe.Index invests USD 3 to 20 million, with the possibility of investing smaller amounts in seed rounds, such as USD 300 to 500 thousand. They acquire minority stakes (20% on average) and are active board members. Their initial investment focus is on series A and B rounds and they also participate in follow-up investments at later stages for companies that successfully execute their business plans.Index generally invests in six to ten new investments a year, holds investments for three to five years and seeks exits through IPOs and trade sales.

Index Ventures operates as a global venture capital firm, which focuses on making investments in information technology companies. The company was founded by Neil Alexander Rimer, Giuseppe Zocco and David Rimer in 1996 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Index Venture Management focuses on seed, early-stage and growth investments in information technology and life sciences companies. The firm seeks to invest in companies that focus on markets that are already very large and profitable or that are expected to experience explosive growth. They target companies with the potential to be market leaders in well-identified market segments with annual sales greater than $1 billion.