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Alexander Niehenke

Investor

Partner at Scale Venture Partners

San Francisco, California

Writes $5M – $15M checks · typically $10M

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About

Alex Niehenke specializes in modernizing legacy verticals—trucking, insurance, construction—through early bets like Motive and Root, and publishes a History Lessons series advocating a vertical-first view of AI.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Deals · 4

Range Finance, Inc.Board seat

via Scale Venture Partners · filed Feb 2026 · $63.5M raise

ProsciaBoard seat

via Scale Venture Partners · filed Mar 2025 · $35M raise

Dusty RoboticsBoard seat

via Scale Venture Partners · filed Jun 2022 · $45.5M raise

Spruce HoldingsBoard seat

via Scale Venture Partners · filed Jun 2021 · $60M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Motive

Investor

ArchipelagoDemandbaseDrone DeployForterKeeptruckinMontoMotiveProxyRangeRoot InsuranceRose RocketScout RFPSixfold Ai

Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Niehenke?
Alex Niehenke specializes in modernizing legacy verticals—trucking, insurance, construction—through early bets like Motive and Root, and publishes a History Lessons series advocating a vertical-first view of AI.
Where does Alexander Niehenke work?
Alexander Niehenke is Partner at Scale Venture Partners.
What does Alexander Niehenke invest in?
Alexander Niehenke invests in AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
What check size does Alexander Niehenke write?
Alexander Niehenke typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
What boards does Alexander Niehenke sit on?
Alexander Niehenke holds tracked board seats at Dusty Robotics, Motive, Proscia, Range Finance, Inc., Spruce Holdings.
What companies has Alexander Niehenke invested in?
Investments tracked here include Archipelago, Demandbase, Drone Deploy, Dusty Robotics, Forter, Keeptruckin, Monto, Motive, Proscia, Proxy, Range, Root Insurance, and 4 more.

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