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Vercel

United States

About Vercel

Vercel is a leading frontend cloud platform that simplifies web application deployment for developers and enterprises alike. Founded in 2015 and originally known as ZEIT, Vercel has transformed the way modern JavaScript applications are built and deployed, particularly through its flagship product, Next.js. This open-source React framework has become the standard for creating high-performance web applications, enabling seamless server-side rendering and built-in routing. With a robust customer base that includes major players like OpenAI and Under Armour, Vercel has achieved impressive growth, reaching an estimated $200 million in annual recurring revenue by May 2025.

What sets Vercel apart is its unique combination of developer-friendly tools and powerful infrastructure, allowing users to deploy applications effortlessly without needing extensive DevOps expertise. The recent introduction of v0, an AI assistant that generates user interfaces from text prompts, further broadens Vercel's appeal, making it accessible to non-developers and expanding its market reach. This innovative approach positions Vercel at the forefront of the emerging "vibe coding" ecosystem, where AI tools democratize software development.

With a valuation of $3.25 billion following its Series E funding round, Vercel is poised for continued growth. The company is strategically expanding its offerings to cater to enterprise needs, ensuring it remains a critical player in the evolving landscape of web development. Vercel's vision is to empower developers and non-developers alike, shaping the future of application development through cutting-edge technology and user-centric design.

News

Research Reports

Vercel One-Pager

$172M/year Heroku of vibe coding

Vercel revenue, growth, and valuation

Vercel, Netlify, and the consumerization of developer tools

Thom Krupa, co-founder of Bejamas, on building dynamic apps on the Jamstack

Bucky Moore, Partner at Kleiner Perkins, on Jamstack's big upside case

Lenny Bogdonoff, co-founder and CTO of Milk Video, on the past, present and future of Javascript

Jason Lengstorf, VP of Developer Experience at Netlify, on Jamstack's anti-monolith approach

Bud Parr, founder of the New Dynamic, on Jamstack's Cambrian explosion

Jamstack agency founder on the rise of Next.js and Vercel

Jamund Ferguson, senior engineer at PayPal, on using Jamstack in the enterprise

Cole Krumbholz, founder at Formspree, on the future of full-stack development

Inngest One-Pager

Replit One-Pager

Replit at $70M ARR

$10M/yr Plaid for meeting bots

Zachary Kirby, co-founder of Vessel, on building the Vercel for integrations

Abhishek Nayak, CEO of Appsmith, on building an open source internal tool builder

Ravi Parikh, CEO of Airplane, on building an end-to-end internal tools platform

How Docker 2.0 went from $11M to $135M in 2 years

Joe Zeng, software engineer at Statsig, on using Docker

Frequently Asked Questions

How would the investment be structured?

When investment opportunities become available for Vercel, they would typically be structured through US-based, bankruptcy-remote Delaware SPVs. As an investor, you would become a limited partner in a fund that indirectly holds shares of the company. This page is for expressing interest in future opportunities, not for making actual investments.

Why can't I invest in Vercel directly?

Direct investment into high-demand private companies like Vercel often requires $50M+ in capital. Our SPV structure gives you access at lower minimums by pooling capital and investing through intermediaries that already hold equity.

What is the minimum investment amount?

The minimum investment typically starts from $10,000, though it may vary depending on the deal size and available allocations.

When will I receive units for my investment?

Once the SPV is fully funded and the shares are secured, units will be allocated to your account and you'll be notified. This typically takes 2–3 weeks post close date.

What are the exit options or liquidity paths?

Liquidity is not guaranteed. However, exits may occur through the following avenues:
(a) resale through our partner's Alternative Trading System (ATS) after a holding period,
(b) secondary market transactions,
(c) a future IPO of Vercel or its subsidiaries, or
(d) an acquisition of the company.

What are the risks of investing in Vercel?

Key risks include equity risk (share value decline) and liquidity risk (limited tradability of private shares). As with any private market investment, capital loss is possible.

What are the tax implications?

Taxation is treated the same as investing in US-listed stocks. Long-term capital gains (after 24 months) are taxed at 12.5%. Short-term gains are taxed as per your income tax slab.

Under which regulatory framework does this investment fall?

All investments are made through SEC-compliant SPVs under Regulation S. The structure is similar to those used by leading US platforms like EquityZen and Forge.

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Funding Rounds

Series E

$73.27 August 6th, 2024

Series D

$69.57 November 30th, 2021

Series C

$32.68 June 30th, 2021

Series B

$10.70 December 31st, 2020

Series A

$2.65 April 30th, 2020

Funding Rounds

Series E

$73.27 August 6th, 2024

Series D

$69.57 November 30th, 2021

Series C

$32.68 June 30th, 2021

Series B

$10.70 December 31st, 2020

Series A

$2.65 April 30th, 2020
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