Anthem Venture Management, Llc
Venture capitalSanta Monica · Series A–Series B · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Anthem focuses on early-stage Series A and B technology companies, writing initial checks of $1M to $5M with reserves for follow-on rounds. The firm almost always leads or co-leads deals and takes a board seat, concentrating primarily on Southern California. It positions itself as a contrarian investor seeking under-the-radar opportunities while avoiding crowded areas. Anthem emphasizes deep, personal relationships with founders, presenting itself as a hands-on partner that supports entrepreneurs especially in difficult times, and expecting every investment to succeed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Fintech ×1Gaming ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChime offers fee-free consumer banking products—including basic banking, credit-building tools, and low-cost liquidity—built on a vertically integrated, cloud-native platform with in-house payments, ledger, and data capabilities, delivered through bank partnerships and monetized via interchange fees.
ConsumerFintechImpact & Social Good
Enterprise employee rewards platform acquired by Chime
Scopely is a mobile and interactive entertainment company that creates, publishes, and operates games across multiple platforms, powered by its proprietary Playgami technology platform.
GamingLos Angeles, US
Walter Driver(Founder)in
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBonfire VenturesBoxGroupCross Creek Advisors+26 more
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSalt Labsacq. by ChimeScopely, Inc.acq. by Savvy Games Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Chime · fortunly.com · Aug 6, 2026
Scopely, Inc. · biometricupdate.com · Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Anthem Venture Management, Llc invest at?
- Anthem Venture Management, Llc invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Anthem Venture Management, Llc's typical check size?
- Anthem Venture Management, Llc typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What sectors does Anthem Venture Management, Llc focus on?
- Anthem Venture Management, Llc focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Anthem Venture Management, Llc located?
- Anthem Venture Management, Llc is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.
- Does Anthem Venture Management, Llc lead rounds?
- Yes, Anthem Venture Management, Llc leads investment rounds.
- Who does Anthem Venture Management, Llc co-invest with?
- Anthem Venture Management, Llc most often shares deals with Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Felicis Ventures, among 31 tracked co-investors.
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