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Scrum Ventures

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San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Growth · 38 people tracked

Also known as SCRUM VENTURES LLC · スクラムベンチャーズ合同会社

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Investment thesis

Scrum Ventures takes a thematic approach to investing, identifying emerging trends, researching each landscape in detail, and backing early-stage startups poised to reshape their industries. Beyond capital, the firm supports portfolio founders with hiring, strategic advice, and fundraising. A distinctive element is its connection between global startups and established Japanese corporates such as Panasonic, Biprogy, Fujitsu, and DeNA, opening partnership and market-entry opportunities in Japan and beyond. Through Scrum Studio, the firm runs co-innovation and accelerator programs that link global corporations with startups across themes like deeptech, smart cities, well-being, agetech, green tech, and sports innovation.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
San Francisco, California, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$83M
VC funds
7
Tracked investments
152
Unicorns
3
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
8

Team · 38 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Mahiro Hasegawa· Studio Associate
Ai Kashii· Fund Operations Senior Associate
Akihiro Tada· Advisor
Akira Hagiwara· Senior Analyst
Chris Park· Advisor
Fumiaki Koizumi· Advisor
Hideki Kuriyama· Advisor
Kunimasa Suzuki· Advisor
Makoto Haruta· Advisor
Naomi Hayashi· Advisor
Naomi Koshi· Advisorin
Sakura Nagatoshi· Administration Managerin
Tomoya Sasaki· Fund Operation Manager
Wataru Baba· Advisor
Yohei Sadoshima· Advisor
Yuto Nagatomo· Advisor

What they invest in

from 81 of 152 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×29SaaS ×22Consumer ×21Enterprise Software ×19Healthtech ×17Media & Entertainment ×13Sports Tech ×10Digital Health ×9

HQs:United States×62Japan×6France×1United Kingdom×1India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 55 portfolio companies
31%
solo founders
17 of 55 mapped founding teams
41%
repeat founders
of 78 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 21 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×293 founders×64+ founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 77 founders with education data

University of Southern California ×5Stanford University ×4Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3University of Wisconsin-Madison ×3Babson College ×2Baruch College ×2Columbia Business School ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 70 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×20Engineering ×18Business & Management ×12Economics ×7Life Sciences ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Design & Architecture ×2Finance & Accounting ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 78 founders with career history

Google ×10Microsoft ×5Meta ×4McKinsey & Company ×3Stanford University ×3Apple ×2eBay ×2Purdue University ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×22500 Global ×3Techstars ×3

18 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 75 with degree data)

Investments · 152 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 72024 · 62023 · 12022 · 52021 · 42018 · 22017 · 12016 · 32015 · 42014 · 12013 · 136 dated

Ginkgo Bioworksginkgo.bioin𝕏NYSE: DNAMar 2015

Ginkgo Bioworks builds autonomous labs that accelerate bioengineering for applications in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechRoboticsBoston, US

Jason Kelly(Co-founder and CEO)inReshma Shetty(Co-founder; President, Chief Operations Officer)inBarry Canton(Co-founder)inAustin Che(Co-founder)inTom Knight(Founder; Ginkgo Fellow)inBartholomew Canton(Executive Officer)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAzure Capital PartnersB3 HoldingBlue Owl CapitalCannage Capital+58 more

Inspektlabsinspektlabs.comin𝕏✓ verified

Inspektlabs develops a computer vision platform that automates visual inspections of physical assets using photos and videos, serving industries that require asset assessment and damage evaluation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSNew Castle, US

Devesh Trivedi(CEO)inSanchit(CPO)in

Co-investorsChiratae VenturesIFCBetter CapitalFirst ChequeTechstarsTitan Capital

222222.placein𝕏Feb 2024

222 is a membership-based social platform that matches compatible people for shared experiences like dinners, cocktail outings, and group activities across multiple cities.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesSocialNew York City, US

Keyan Kazemian(Founder)inDanial Hashemi(Founder)inArman Roshannai(Founder)in

Co-investorsBBQ CapitalGeneral CatalystPioneerUpfront VenturesY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz+10 more

ALT Sports Dataaltsportsdata.comApr 2025 · $5M

ALT Sports Data builds data and betting-enablement products for combat sports leagues and sportsbooks, turning live fight data into regulated betting markets and fan engagement experiences.

Data & InfrastructureGamingSports TechCarlsbad, US

Todd Ballard(Executive Officer, Director)inJoseph Dunnigan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Albright(Director)in

Co-investorsGame Changers VenturesMotley Fool VenturesRelay VenturesEberg CapitalIA Ventures

Ambient.aiambient.aiin𝕏Seed

Ambient.ai develops an AI-powered platform using computer vision to automate physical security monitoring and threat detection for enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Shikhar Shrestha(Founder/CEO)inVikesh Khanna(Founder)in

Co-investors515 VenturesAllegion VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCerity Partners VenturesLobby CapitalMonta Vista Capital+10 more

AMI Labsamilabs.xyz

AMI Labs develops advanced AI systems that understand the real world through world models and action-conditioned architectures, enabling intelligent agents with persistent memory, reasoning, and safety controls for industrial automation, robotics, and healthcare applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsParis, FR

Yann LeCun(Founder)Alex LeBrun(Founder)inLaurent Solly(Founder)inMichael Rabbat(Founder)inPascale Fung(Founder)inSaining Xie(Founder)in

Co-investors20VCAglae VenturesAlpha Intelligence CapitalAlpha Square GroupAvenir Growth CapitalBerliner Volksbank Ventures+46 more

amptalkamptalk.co.jp

Masashi Takanobu(Founder)inRyoma I.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Global BrainMobile Internet Capital, Inc.Genesia Ventures

Anydoany.doin𝕏Feb 2016

Any.do is a task management and productivity app that lets individuals, families, and teams create to-do lists, set reminders, and collaborate on projects through shared boards, calendars, and task assignments.

ConsumerFuture of WorkSaaSMenlo Park, US

Yoni Lindenfeld(Executive Officer, Director)Omer Perchik(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChris Gottschalk(Director)Ran Makavy(Director)

Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalRainfall Ventures

Apptronikapptronik.comin𝕏

Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsAustin, US

Jeff Cardenas(Co-founder & CEO)inNicholas Arden Paine(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardClarence Gordon Daugherty, IV(Director)Howard Lee Morgan(Director)inGeorge Samuel Rose(Director)

Co-investors1435 CapitalAssembly VenturesAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.B Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaseTwo+32 more

Aptoaptopayments.comSeedacquired by Buildout · Jan 2022

Apto Payments offers a developer-friendly card issuing platform that lets fintech companies launch physical debit, virtual, corporate, and crypto card programs.

Developer ToolsFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Greg Kidd(Founder)inMeg Nakamura(Founder)inCharles Jung(Executive Officer)inMaureen Higgins(Executive Officer)David Tanner McGraw(Executive Officer, Director)Traci A. Snowden(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsBaroda VenturesFenway Summer VenturesGeneral CatalystKapor CapitalNTT DOCOMO VenturesPeak XV Partners+11 more

Array Labsarraylabs.ioin𝕏Seed

Array Labs develops radar technology for aerospace and other leading industries.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US

Andrew Peterson(Founder)inJose Isaac Robledo(Founder)in

Co-investorsACVC PartnersAera VCBBQ CapitalClearance Venture PartnersDellin InvestmentsJude Gomila+25 more

atena株式会社atena.life

Atena is a mail management service that digitizes incoming mail through automated imaging and human data entry, offering services such as PDF scanning of contents, mail forwarding, and secure disposal.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Coral Capital

Athlete To Athleteathletetoathlete.comin𝕏

Athlete to Athlete connects young athletes with college athlete mentors for one-on-one guidance grounded in athletic values and leadership.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSports TechLos Angeles, US

Zach MaisusinAnthony Wallerin

Co-investorsRainfall VenturesUpHonest CapitalTenOneTen Ventures

Binpressbinpress.com

BinPress is a learning hub based in New York that provides educational content and resources for entrepreneurs on topics including web hosting, website building, online marketing, and artificial intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Adam BenayounEran GalperininMark Bynum(Founder)

Co-investors500 GlobalFundersClubGen Capital

Bobidiupswell.aiin𝕏Jul 2022 · $5.8M

Upswell provides restaurants with marketing and customer engagement tools, including creator campaigns, customer data tracking, paid amplification, and CRM services to support new openings and drive repeat business.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jeong-Suh Choi(Founder)in

Co-investorsLotte VenturesSazzeWe VenturesY CombinatorAtlas PacificBonAngels Venture Partners+4 more

Boomyboomy.comJun 2022

Generative music AI company, launched LoopMagic with !llmind.

Berkeley, US

Alex Jae Mitchell(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Cohen Santorelli(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)First Check VenturesIntonation VenturesSound Media VenturesInertia Ventures

Boostableboostable.comMar 2015Acquired

Boostable provides advertising tools that enable sellers and brands to promote listings on marketplaces while collecting performance data.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Selcuk Atli(Founder/CEO)inAlex Chang(Founder/CTO)inNeil Scott Rafer(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAlpana VenturesAmasiaAuren Hoffman+12 more

Campus Inkcampusink.comin𝕏Mar 2024

Campus is a licensed merchandise platform for college athletes and Greek organizations (fraternities and sororities), enabling athletes to earn money through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and custom merch sales.

E-commerceEdTechSports Tech

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapital InnovatorsConnetic VenturesHigh Street Equity PartnersIllinois VenturesIrishAngels+3 more

Circulate Healthcirculate.healthin𝕏

Circulate Health provides therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) treatments for longevity care, offering science-based clinical interventions to extend healthspan.

BiotechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSeattle, US

Eric Verdin(Co-Founder, CEO Buck Institute)Robbie Schwietzer(Executive Officer)inBrad Younggren(Co-Founder, CEO)

BoardUri Greenwald(Director)in

Co-investorsSeaside VenturesKhosla Ventures

Civil Mapscivilmaps.comSeed · Jul 2016 · $7M

Civil Maps develops artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicle perception, creating continental-scale HD 3D maps and centimeter-level localization systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationSilicon Valley, US

Co-investorsCLI VenturesElev8.vcReshapeTSVCAME Cloud VenturesMotus Ventures, Llc+1 more

CompSciencecompscience.comin

Compscience develops AI and computer-vision systems for workers' compensation insurance, designed to promote workplace safety and reward companies that prioritize injury prevention.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundHustle FundIA Seed VenturesPathbreaker VenturesValor Equity Partners+2 more

Dashbotdashbot.ioSeed · Dec 2016 · $2M

Dashbot builds AI systems to extract meaning from language and conversations, specifically focusing on understanding intention, emotion, desire, and truth within human communication.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Arthur Merritt(Executive Officer, Director)Dennis Yang(Executive Officer, Director)inJesse Hull(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndrew Hong(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Frankel(Director)inAnderson Hicklen(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFf Venture CapitalFlorida FundersR/GA VenturesRembrandt Venture PartnersRuna Capital+1 more

DeepMotiondeepmotion.comin𝕏

DeepMotion develops an AI-powered animation platform for entertainment, social media, and metaverse content creators, using physics simulation and motion capture technology to generate realistic character animations.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment

Dr. Treatdrtreat.com𝕏Seed

A platform addressing inefficiencies in veterinary care by improving access to pet healthcare services and the working conditions of veterinary professionals.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Rakesh Tondon(Founder)inHetal Shah(Founder)incharlie bowman(Founder)in

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersDG Daiwa VenturesGrant Park VenturesVU Venture PartnersY CombinatorBlisce+8 more

EARTH AIearth-ai.comin𝕏

Earth AI uses AI to locate critical mineral deposits by analyzing geological data, supporting the supply chain for hardware and emerging technologies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US

Roman Teslyuk(Founder)in

BoardIan Rountree(Director)inMikhail Taver(Director)inJamie Lee(Director)inIsabella Sykes(Director)Arnoud Balhuizen(Director)

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAlpaca VCBlackbird FoundryBlackbird VenturesCantos VenturesCorigin Ventures+24 more

Empowerlyempowerly.cominFeb 2024 · $15M

Empowerly provides college admissions counseling and application support services to help students gain admission to top universities.

EdTechBay Area, US

Hanmei Wu(Founder)inChangxiao Xie(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAzure Capital PartnersBerkeley SkyDeck FundBrighter CapitalConductive VenturesFJ LabsThink+ Ventures Management, Llc+5 more

ExaWizardsexawizards.comin𝕏

ExaWizards develops AI and generative AI solutions for enterprises, centered on its ExaBase Studio platform for building and operating AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Makoto Haruta(Founder)inKo Ishiyamain

Co-investorsIDATEN VenturesSMBC Venture Capital

Eztiaeztiamaterials.comin

Eztia Materials develops HydraVolt, a proprietary cooling gel that bonds to performance fabric and activates at body temperature to reduce skin surface temperature by up to 10°C for up to 8 hours, recharging with water rather than batteries or refrigeration.

HardwareNew MaterialsSports Tech

Co-investorsShadow Ventures

Fabricfabric.meSeedAcquired

Fabric is a mobile app that records and organizes a user's locations, activities, and social interactions into a personal log, allowing users to track where they've been and review associated photos and notes.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

Arun Vijayvergiya(Founder/CEO)inNikolay Valtchanov(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBessemer Venture PartnersHouseLemonade CapitalSamsung VenturesSlow Ventures+1 more

Fanstakefanstake.com𝕏Apr 2025 · $6.3M

Fanstake is a platform focused on college sports that lets fans influence and support their teams while helping college athletes earn fair-market value through NIL (Name, Image, Likeness).

ConsumerGamingMarketplacesSports Tech

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBantam GroupBascom VenturesCourtside VenturesMyriad VenturesSusa Ventures+1 more

Feverfeverup.comin𝕏

Fever operates an online platform for discovering and booking live entertainment and cultural experiences, including concerts, festivals, immersive shows, and tourism attractions.

ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Josep Gomez Torres(Executive Officer, Director)Ignacio Bachiller Ströhlein(Founder)in

BoardAlejandro Zubillaga(Director)

Co-investorsAccelConvivialité VenturesG SquaredGaldana VenturesNimble PartnersPoint72 Ventures+7 more

GlobalComixglobalcomix.comin𝕏

GlobalComix is a digital platform for reading and discovering comics, manga, and webtoons from publishers such as Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image, as well as independent creators.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Christopher Carter(CEO / Founder)Eric Tapper(VP, Business Development / Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsPoint72 VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentPoint72SBI Holdings

Glowing.ioglowing.ioinSeed

Glowing provides a messaging platform that allows brands to communicate with customers through popular mobile messaging services, targeting users who prefer text-based communication over traditional channels.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLas Vegas, US

Jasen Lew(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalMindset VenturePoint Reyes ManagementY CombinatorASF Ventures Ltd.G Ventures+5 more

GrubMarketgrubmarket.comin𝕏

GrubMarket is a food tech company operating a B2B and B2C marketplace in the U.S. and Canada, offering both wholesale produce delivery at discounted prices and AI-powered SaaS software solutions for food supply chain businesses including inventory management, warehouse operations, and eCommerce platforms.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Mike Xu(Founder/CEO, , President)in

BoardHans Tung(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBattery VenturesBuilders + BackersCastor VenturesCeltic House Asia Partners+46 more

Guideslyguidesly.comin𝕏Dec 2024

Guidesly is a mobile platform that connects outdoor adventurers with verified guides for activities including fishing, hunting, skiing, diving, and other outdoor experiences.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSSports TechTravel & HospitalityBuffalo, US

Taylor Lord(Cofounder, Head of Product)inDavid Lord(Founder & CEO)in

BoardSteven C. Jones(Chairman & Managing Partner)inJohn Gordy(Director)inEileen Shapiro(Director)

Co-investorsAspen Capital GroupBantam GroupDERIVE VENTURESLaunchpad Venture GroupElysian Park VenturesGreycroft Partners+1 more

Habittohabitto.comin𝕏

Habitto is a Japanese financial platform offering savings, investment, insurance, and free personalized money advice.

ConsumerFintechInsurTech

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureDG Daiwa VenturesGMO VenturePartnersQED InvestorsSaison Capital

Ixanaixana.aiin𝕏

Ixana develops Wi-R, a low-power wireless connectivity technology based on confined electric-field coupling, and ships silicon and developer kits for OEMs building wearables, XR, robotics, and edge devices.

HardwareIoTSemiconductorsWest Lafayette, US

Shreyas Sen(CTO)inAngik Sarkar(CEO)inShovan Maity(Co-founder & Head of Research)inBob Twomey(EVP, Global Sales)in

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersElevate VenturesSamsung NextUncorrelated Ventures10x FoundersHack VC+1 more

Le Toteletote.comAug 2015Defunct

Le Tote offers a subscription service that allows women to rent clothing and accessories on demand, using algorithms and customer data to personalize recommendations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Rakesh Tondon(Founder/CEO)inBrett Northart(Co-Founder & President)in

BoardMike Kwatinetz(Director)inDavid Atchison(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalEPIC VENTURESFundersClubGotham Gal VenturesLerer HippeauY Combinator+10 more

LeadGeniusleadgenius.comin𝕏Series A · Oct 2014 · $6M

LeadGenius provides AI-powered contact intelligence and data sourcing for go-to-market teams to identify and engage target customers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Anand Kulkarni(Founder/CEO)inPrayag Narula(Founder)inPhilipp Gutheim(Founder/COO)inDave Rolnitzky(Founder/CPO)inMark GodleyinZeb Couchin

Co-investors500 GlobalBee PartnersBetter Ventures Central LlcFundersClubInitialized CapitalJavelin Venture Partners+18 more

Leagueleague.comin𝕏

League provides a platform for healthcare brands to deliver personalized, integrated consumer experiences through AI-based tools.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsOMERS VenturesQuantum Valley InvestmentsRBCxRoar VenturesGame Changers VenturesRelay Ventures+1 more

LegionFarmlegionfarm.comin𝕏

LFCarry connects players with vetted professional players to complete game content such as raids, dungeons, ranked climbs, and seasonal challenges across 40+ live-service titles.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US

Aleksei Beliankin-Bauer(Founder)in

Co-investorsAfford.CapitalSLVCSmart Partnership CapitalVibe CapitalY CombinatorACE & Company+7 more

LemonBoxlemonbox.comSeed

LemonBox uses artificial intelligence to analyze users' diet, health objectives, and biometric information to create customized daily supplement formulations, which it manufactures and ships monthly as personalized packets.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Derek Weng(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorACME CapitalBamboo Capital PartnersCathexis VenturesFrialeLocus Ventures+8 more

Lingopallingopal.aiin𝕏Feb 2025 · $14M

Lingopal provides AI-driven dubbing and captioning for video-on-demand and FAST channels, supporting 100+ languages with voice-matched audio and broadcast-quality output.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Casey Schneider(Founder)in

Co-investorsDCM VenturesDCM

Littlstarlittlstar.com

Littlstar provides automated post-production and distribution tools for video creators, including 4K upscaling, auto-generated multilingual subtitles, surround-sound conversion, and thumbnail/click-through prediction.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsDisney AcceleratorSocial Starts

LiveLikelivelikevr.comin𝕏

LiveLike is a New York-based fan engagement platform providing interactive and gamification tools for sports broadcasters and media companies.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York City, US

Miheer Walavalkar(Founder)in

Co-investorsBigfoot CapitalComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesDentsu VenturesPrime PartnersTechstars+4 more

Loblob.comin𝕏Series B · Nov 2013 · $2M

Lob provides software and hardware infrastructure for automating, personalizing, and tracking direct mail campaigns at scale.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSNew York City, US

Harry Zhang(Founder)inLeore Avidar(Founder)inEduardo Browne(Executive Officer)Donnell Vanker(Executive Officer)Ryan Ferrier(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardPat Kinsel(Director)

Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalFloodgateFrontline VenturesFundersClubInitialized CapitalSaints Capital+21 more

Love With Foodlovewithfood.cominJun 2017 · $1.4M

Love With Food operated a subscription service that shipped monthly boxes of snack samples to consumers.

FoodTechHealthtech

Aihui OnginGrace Xia

Co-investors500 GlobalBetter Food VenturesKapor Capital

LUUPluup.sc𝕏

Luup operates an electric micro-mobility sharing service providing electric kick scooters and pedal-assist bicycles for short urban trips in Japan.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsChishima Real Estate — Startup InvestmentDG IncubationG-STARTUPGlobal Braini-nest capitalIgnition Point Venture Partners+7 more

Marvinmeetmarvin.cominFeb 2022

Marvin provides mental health and well-being support for healthcare employees, combining input from therapists, academic researchers, data scientists, and clinical operations leaders.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Marino, US

John Bracaglia(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsCanvas VenturesDesigner FundAPOLLO PROJECTSCanaan PartnersCanaryFuel Capital+5 more

May Mobilitymaymobility.comin𝕏

May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US

Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)in

Co-investorsMillennium New Horizons1843 CapitalATEL VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.BMW i VenturesExpansion Venture Capital+28 more

Milestrymiles.ai𝕏Jul 2021 · $12.5M

Miles is a mobile app for iOS and Android that collects content users save from various apps into one organized space, then turns it into recommendations, daily threads, and word games drawn from their own material.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentBangalore, IN

Nishant Chahar(CEO)inDeepak .(CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstSynapse PartnersTechNexus Venture CollaborativeTransLink Capital

MindPortalmindportal.cominMay 2021 · $5MDefunct

An AI research organization that develops interface innovations and neural technologies, focusing on human-AI interaction breakthroughs including neural signal processing and thought decoding methods.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareLondon, GB

Ekram Alam(CEO)inJack Baber(CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorLearn CapitalFlucas VenturesAsymmetry VenturesBlack Mountain Investment GroupHelium-3 Ventures+3 more

Misapplied Sciences, Inc.misappliedsciences.comin

Misapplied Sciences develops display technology that lets many people looking at the same screen or sign each see different content at the same time, viewable with the naked eye and without special glasses.

AdTechDeep TechHardwarePasadena, US

Albert Ng(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul Dietz(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid S. Thompson(Executive Officer)in

BoardCarl Ledbetter(Director)

Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Joyance PartnersTech Square VenturesWellstar

mmhmmmmhmm.appin𝕏

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) makes video communication tools for professionals working live and asynchronously, including a camera, recorder, creator, and stacks.

Creator EconomyFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsCleo CapitalWorklife VenturesWorld Innovation Lab (WiL)G Vision CapitalHuman CapitalKonfio+4 more

Nn.xyzAcquired

nxyz indexed blockchain data and offered real-time blockchain data APIs for web3 developers; acquired in 2023.

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesSequoia Capital

Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.nfw.earthin𝕏

NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) develops plant-based, plastic-free materials including a leather alternative (MIRUM), engineered textiles (CLARUS), footwear outsoles (PLIANT), and biobased foam (TUNERA) for use by fashion, footwear, and consumer brands.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsPeoria, US

Luke Haverhals(Founder and Chemist)inLuke Haverhals, Ph.D.(Founder)Steve Zika(Co-Founder, CEO)inRob Salter(CFO)inRobert E. Turner(Director)Rob Goldman(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBMW i VenturesCollaborative FundCommunity Development Venture Capital AllianceEthos VCEvolution VC Partners+6 more

NILnil-co.jpApr 2025 · $6.3M

NIL Co., Ltd. develops botanical-derived hair and scalp care products, including color treatments and scalp essences.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & FitnessEbina, JP

Satokura Sato(Honorary Advisor (founder in 2015))佐藤正晃(Representative Director / CEO)Masaaki Sato(Representative Director, President & CEO)Hisashi Okada(Director & CTO)

Co-investorsFast Track InitiativeAdvantage Capital PartnersAlumni VenturesCourtside VenturesFlyover CapitalMyriad Ventures+3 more

noamnoom.comin𝕏

Noom offers psychology-based weight-loss programs that combine behavior-change lessons, human and AI coaching, and access to prescription GLP-1 medications through its telehealth platform.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Saeju Jeong(Co-founder)inArtem Petakov(Co-founder)inGeoff Cook(Chief Executive Officer)inRichard Friedman(Chief Technology Officer)inPeter Scherr(Chief Marketing Officer)inJim Bugden(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsActivate Venture PartnersAdit Ventures Management, LlcAglae VenturesCAVU Consumer PartnersOak HC/FTQualcomm Ventures+7 more

Olio Labsoliolabs.coin

Olio Labs develops drug combination therapies using machine learning to identify treatments that target multiple interacting proteins simultaneously, with initial candidates focused on obesity treatment.

BiotechHealthtech

David Tingley(Founder)inTom Roseberry(Founder)in

Co-investorsOverwater Ventures LlcPioneerSciFoundersY CombinatorZAKA VC

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Osso develops virtual reality training scenarios for nurses, nurse leaders and healthcare system administrators, offering self-guided learning, skill assessment, and collaborative training on one platform.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMillbrae, US

Justin Barad(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inHeather Gervais(CEO)in

Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcKaiser Permanente VenturesOak HC/FTPresence CapitalSignalFireAnorak Ventures

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BlockIDAarkiAlgal BioAnkoredAppGroovesArcturusAthentic AIBanditBloomoBoom EntertainmentBRCKByte TechnologyCakeCar IQ MobilityCarIQChariotChobolabsCoast AppDHARMADimension LabsEcho Group HoldingsEztia MaterialsFast AccountingFellow RobotsFocus MotionFOODCODEFursureFynnHCMJHedgehog MedTechIOTASKalosKidaptiveLume HealthMaestroMovedNegoshNoomonWaterOriginOzloP-MindPannaPantryProdigyRadReplenish FoodsRevolutionCreditSkipSmart HospitalSpireSUPWATTitanTitan ContentTitan SpaceTYPICAUnlaceVacanVoi Inc.VolleyWeekend株式会社BiPSEE

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 10

2 IPOs · 8 acquisitions · showing 3

Ginkgo BioworksNYSE: DNAAptoacq. by BuildoutVidpressoacq. by Allume Energy

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How many investments has Scrum Ventures made?
Scrum Ventures has 152 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited, including 10 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Scrum Ventures invest at?
Scrum Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Scrum Ventures focus on?
Scrum Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Scrum Ventures located?
Scrum Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Scrum Ventures lead rounds?
Scrum Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Scrum Ventures co-invest with?
Scrum Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, FundersClub, 500 Global, among 379 tracked co-investors.
What size deals does Scrum Ventures back?
Across 18 deals with disclosed amounts, Scrum Ventures has joined rounds of $1M – $31M (median $5.9M).

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Co-investors · 62

FundersClub

FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited members access to a curated selection of vetted early-stage startups, funding fewer than 2% of the companies it reviews.

$290K – $5M
500 Global

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.

$150K
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

$5M – $100M
Techstars

Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.

$220K
ACME Capital

ACME Capital is a venture firm that backs deep-tech founders combining technical ambition with decisive execution, supporting companies through every phase of growth.

Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders building category-defining technology companies, emphasizing close, early relationships with ambitious entrepreneurs.

$100K – $300K
Goodwater Capital

Goodwater Capital is a consumer technology investment firm backing entrepreneurs building products across financial services, retail, healthcare, education, housing, transportation, and ecommerce globally.

$5M – $50M
Locus Ventures

Locus Ventures is an early-stage venture firm run by a team of makers and entrepreneurs focused on helping founders build companies.

New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

Both backed · 2
$200K – $40M
Felicis Ventures

Felicis is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders, investing primarily at Seed and Series A across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense, global resilience and energy, and health and bio.

$500K – $15M
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

$250K – $1M
Great Oaks Venture Capital

Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed and early-stage investor that backs founders building enduring businesses across the United States.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $500K
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QueensBridge Venture PartnersTSVCQualcomm VenturesGotham Gal VenturesAmasiaBrighter CapitalQuest Venture PartnersMetaplanetHike VenturesLong Journey VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersSOSVRRE VenturesBling CapitalSierra VenturesPolaris PartnersFf Venture CapitalGFT VenturesRembrandt Venture PartnersFin CapitalLumia CapitalBeat VenturesFellowsMotus Ventures, LlcFounders FundCraft VenturesUberCoatue ManagementGoat CapitalBonfire VenturesPractical Venture Capital8VCRed Swan VenturesMaveronBetter Tomorrow VenturesFootworkStandard CapitalSaga VenturesNotion CapitalTeamworthy VenturesSpider CapitalMarcy Venture PartnersRally Ventures Management, LlcAntiFontinalis PartnersExpon CapitalWaverley CapitalAlpha JWC VenturesTensility Venture PartnersCherre

Firms observed investing alongside Scrum Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Scrum Ventures's recorded portfolio.

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