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Marcus Ryu
VCGeneral Partner, Battery Ventures
Enterprise software, insurtech, and fintech investor
San Francisco, CA$2M–$50M checks3 notable investments
SeedSeries ASeries B+
Enterprise SaaSFintechAIData
Background
Marcus Ryu joined Battery Ventures in 2022 and was named General Partner in September 2025. He co-founded and served as CEO of Guidewire Software from 2001 to 2019, building it into a cloud platform serving the global property-casualty insurance industry with $1.2B+ in annual revenue. He previously worked at McKinsey and Ariba and holds degrees from Princeton and Oxford (Marshall Scholar).
Investment Thesis
Vertical enterprise application software and AI companies in fintech and insurance technology.
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries ASeries B+
Typical check: $2M–$50M
Sectors
Enterprise SaaSFintechAIData
Based in: San Francisco, CA (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026