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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
7
TOTAL
RATINGS
64

Upfront Ventures Company Culture

Upfront Ventures Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.3/5
Upfront Ventures' Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Upfront Ventures CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mark Suster Upfront Ventures' CEO
Mark Suster
85 /100

Diversity at Upfront Ventures

Women at Upfront Ventures

Upfront Ventures eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

50

Upfront Ventures employees are 50% more likely to recommend Upfront Ventures as a great place to work

75%Promoters
0%Passives
25%Detractors

Working at Upfront Ventures

Working at Upfront Ventures is rated highly by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Upfront Ventures employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Upfront Ventures’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Upfront Ventures was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Upfront Ventures

A-

Overall Company Culture at Upfront Ventures is rated A-

Last updated months ago

Top
15%

Upfront Ventures ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Upfront Ventures Employee Reviews

0%
100%
Positive Reviews0%
Constructive Feedback100%

Upfront Ventures Company Information

Upfront Ventures Company Overview

Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles

Upfront Ventures was founded in 1996 and its current CEO is Mark Suster. Since its inception 30 years ago, Upfront Ventures has grown to 21 employees.

Upfront Ventures Mission, Vision & Values

Upfront Ventures Mission & Values

We invest in businesses that are technology led. We come from various backgrounds across technology sectors as entrepreneurs, operators, and investors.

Headquarter1314 7th St #600
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States of America
Websiteupfront.com
Founding Date1996
Tel3107855100
Jobsupfront.com/jobs
Social Sites

Upfront Ventures Employees

Upfront Ventures has 21 employees. 7 employees at Upfront Ventures have reviewed Upfront Ventures across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 7 Upfront Ventures employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Upfront Ventures are extremely happy with their total compensation at Upfront Ventures, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Upfront Ventures are extremely happy with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Upfront Ventures are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Upfront Ventures believe the environment at Upfront Ventures is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Upfront Ventures is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at Upfront Ventures work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Upfront Ventures are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Upfront Ventures - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Upfront Ventures KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Upfront Ventures' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Upfront Ventures employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Upfront Ventures CEO & Leadership

Upfront Ventures CEO - Mark Suster

Mark Suster Upfront Ventures' CEO
85 /100

Mark’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Under Suster’s leadership, Upfront Ventures employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Outlook and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Upfront Ventures could stand to see real improvement.

Upfront Ventures Leadership

The Upfront Ventures Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Mark Suster and Partner & CFO Dana Kibler

  • Mark Suster  CEO / President

    Mark Suster CEO / President

    Mark Suster serves as the CEO / President of Upfront Ventures.

  • Dana Kibler Partner & CFO

    Dana Kibler serves as the Partner & CFO of Upfront Ventures. Dana started at Upfront Ventures in December of 2017. Dana... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at Upfront Ventures

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Upfront Ventures across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Upfront Ventures PTO

Upfront Ventures' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Upfront Ventures Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Upfront Ventures on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
31%
Executive
23%
Product
15%
Business Development
8%
Finance
8%
Other
15%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
23%
New York City
23%
Leesburg
8%
Santa Rosa
8%
Columbus
8%
Other
31%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Upfront Ventures

What is Upfront Ventures address?

Upfront Ventures location is at 1314 7th St #600

Who is the CEO of Upfront Ventures?

Upfront Ventures CEO is Mark Suster, their score by employees is 85

What is Upfront Ventures eNPS?

The eNPS for Upfront Ventures is 50

How many employees work in Upfront Ventures?

Upfront Ventures has 21 employees

Who is Upfront Ventures leadership?

Dana Kibler are part of Upfront Ventures leadership, Mark Suster is the CEO

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