John Smothers

Investing Profile

Sweet spot: $500K Range: $300K–$750K Fund: $600M

Scribble Ventures thesis

FAQ . What is your stage and check size? We invest in Pre-seed and Seed companies. Our model enables us to flex up or down, but our initial check is typically 750k-$1.5M. We structured our fund to give founders the best advantage at the most critical early stage, meaning: we right-size checks to what your company needs. The result is less dilution for you and greater latitude to bring the best partners into your round, while focusing our time on your company growth. What is your investment process? We typically make investment decisions within 1-2 weeks, following the first meeting. We meet on

Sector and stage focus

  • Seed: Impact, E-commerce, Consumer Internet, Enterprise
  • Series A: E-commerce, Impact, Enterprise, Consumer Internet
  • general: San Francisco Bay Area
  • Pre-seed: Impact, E-commerce, Consumer Internet, Enterprise

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