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Eric Garland

Investor

Managing Partner at Smash Capital

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Eric Garland is co-founder and managing partner of Smash Capital, a later-stage investment firm focused on consumer internet, software, and technology companies with a portfolio including Plaid, Epic Games, Coda, and ElevenLabs. Previously, he served as EVP Digital at Live Nation following the sale of his company BigChampagne Media Measurement, a digital analytics firm, and led venture and growth investments for The Walt Disney Company from 2014 to 2018. Garland has over 25 years of experience in technology and entertainment spanning venture capital, corporate development, and entrepreneurship.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Smash CapitalCo-Founder, Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  2. Smash VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Immaculate Heart Middle & High SchoolBoard of Trustees Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. Save the TilesCommunity Organizer, Instigatorcurrent2025 — present
  5. Couse-Sharp Historic SiteNational Advisory Councilcurrent2024 — present
  6. University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismAdvisory Board Membercurrent2009 — present
  7. MagicSchool AIInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  8. Read AIInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  9. PearlInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  10. Ovoko \ RRR.LTInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  11. TimeleftInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  12. TradingViewInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  13. SleeperInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  14. Epic GamesInvestorcurrent2018 — present
  15. ElevenLabsInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  16. Blockchain.comInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  17. Leonardo.AiInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  18. Lanes & PlanesInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  19. Bilt RewardsInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  20. FizzInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  21. EquiInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  22. Rec RoomInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  23. Coda PaymentsInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  24. WagestreamInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  25. FeverInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  26. Reddit, Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — present
  27. DuckDuckGoInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  28. SonderMindInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  29. StepInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  30. BYJU'SInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  31. MANSCAPEDInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  32. NOBULLInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  33. DraftKings Inc.Investorcurrent2019 — present
  34. The Walt Disney CompanyGM | Strategic Business Innovation2015 — 2018
  35. The Walt Disney CompanyEIR | Strategic Business Innovation2014 — 2015
  36. Live Nation EntertainmentEVP Live Nation Digital2013 — 2014
  37. Live Nation EntertainmentSVP & GM, Live Nation Digital2011 — 2013
  38. BigChampagne Media Measurement [acquired by Live Nation]Founder & CEO2000 — 2011
  39. Willis Towers WatsonManagement Consultant1996 — 1999

Skills & more

Digital Media99Entertainment71Digital Strategy54Entrepreneurship19Start-ups16Digital Distribution83New Media82Content Strategy38Strategic Partnerships46Mobile Applications6Music Industry43Social Media Marketing34
+12 moreDigital MarketingMusicMobile MarketingOnline MarketingMobile CommerceSocial MediaSocial NetworkingPublicityE-commerceMusic LicensingA&RMusic Publishing

From Eric's professional profile.

Colleagues at Smash Capital

Aashay Shah
Vice President at Smash Capital
Amanda Salzman
Principal at Smash Capital
Brad Twohig
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Brandon Ortiz
COO, CCO at Smash Capital
Charlotte Camacho
Vice President at Smash Capital
David Urban
Operating Partner at Smash Capital
Evan Richter
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Jacqueline Murphy
Partner at Smash Capital

Network5

Amanda Salzman
Principal at Smash Capital
Brad Twohig
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Charlotte Camacho
Vice President at Smash Capital
Kevin Mayer
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Paul Szurek
Partner at Smash Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eric Garland?
Eric Garland is co-founder and managing partner of Smash Capital, a later-stage investment firm focused on consumer internet, software, and technology companies with a portfolio including Plaid, Epic Games, Coda, and ElevenLabs. Previously, he served as EVP Digital at Live Nation following the sale of his company BigChampagne Media Measurement, a digital analytics firm, and led venture and growth investments for The Walt Disney Company from 2014 to 2018. Garland has over 25 years of experience in technology and entertainment spanning venture capital, corporate development, and entrepreneurship.
Where does Eric Garland work?
Eric Garland is Managing Partner at Smash Capital.
What check size does Eric Garland write?
Eric Garland typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Eric Garland go to school?
Eric Garland studied at Rice University; Brown University; St. John's School.

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Also worked at Reddit, Inc.28

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Also worked at DuckDuckGo5

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