DST Global key facts
- DST Global is a venture capital firm based in George Town, Cayman Islands with 112 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include ByteDance, Databricks, Stripe.
- PrivateMarketView records 28 deal participations by DST Global.
- DST Global’s most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2026, one of 4 in the last 12 months and 7 over two years.
- DST Global has 12 funds on record, raising $2.0B across the 3 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 13 people.
About DST Global
Founded in 2009, DST Global is a venture capital firm based in George Town, Cayman Islands. The firm seeks to invest in information technology, mobile, internet of things, and e-commerce sectors.
Investment activity
DST Global joined 10 recorded rounds in the last two years (6 in the last 12 months), up from 2 in the two years before. By year: 5 in 2026, 4 in 2025 and 3 in 2024. Across all 28 recorded rounds, 21 were later-stage, 5 were early-stage and 2 were secondary. DST Global is recorded as lead on 8 of them. 2 rounds landed in the last 90 days. DST Global most often invests alongside Andreessen Horowitz (12 shared rounds), GIC Private (7 shared rounds) and Coatue Management (5 shared rounds). Most recently: Lovable (Series C, Aug 2026) and Whatnot (Series G, Aug 2026).
DST Global portfolio at a glance
112 portfolio companies are on record for DST Global, including ByteDance, Databricks and Stripe.
88 of the 112 carry a recorded valuation and 12 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
DST Global funds
12 funds are on record for DST Global, totalling $2 billion across the 3 that report a size. The most recent is DST Global X, L.P. (2025 vintage).
DST Global team
13 people are on record at DST Global: 5 partners, 3 managing partners, 1 principal and 4 others. Senior names include Rahul Mehta (Co-Founder), Saurabh Gupta (Co-Founder) and Thomas Stafford (Co-Founder). 8 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
112 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ByteDance | Social/Platform Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Databricks | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Stripe | Other Financial Services | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 109 more companies · all 112, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
DST Global recent deals
28 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Funds
6 of 12 recorded- a16z crypto (Andreessen Horowitz)—
- DFJ Esprit IV (Molten Ventures)—
- DST Global IV (DST Global)—
- DST Global X, L.P.2025—
- DST Global IX, L.P.2021—
- DST Global VIII, L.P.2021—
$2.0B raised across the 3 funds that report a size
All 12 funds →Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about DST Global
- What companies does DST Global invest in?
- DST Global has 112 recorded portfolio companies, including ByteDance, Databricks, Stripe.
- What is DST Global's AUM?
- DST Global manages approximately $5.4B in assets.
- Is DST Global actively investing?
- DST Global's most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2026, with 4 investments in the last 12 months.