Jacob Shea
InvestorPartner at Structure Capital
San Francisco, California
Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $350K
About
Jacob Shea is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Anonymous Health and Partner at Structure Capital, where he advises early-stage companies and brands across behavioral health, AI/ML, and impact-focused ventures. His background includes founding and serving as EVP of Technology at JHG Digital Agency (acquired 2010), technology roles at Dell Computers, Qualcomm, and Pixar, and board positions at Lettuce Grow, Canopy, and Copia. He focuses on software architecture, product development, and venture funding, with particular investment experience in zero waste, SaaS, and marketplace companies.
Experience
- Anonymous HealthDirector of Strategic Partnershipscurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- Structure CapitalPartner / Technical Operating Partnercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Structure CapitalEntrepreneur In Residence2015San Francisco Bay Area
- CANOPYBoard Observercurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Hey OBIArtificial Intelligence Engineer & Platform Strategycurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Lettuce GrowBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- PEF CommunityMembercurrent2026 — present
- KinaAngel Investorcurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- NorthbeamSeed Investorcurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- SunfishSeed Investorcurrent2022 — present
- BitGreenSeed Investorcurrent2021 — present
- Top Tier ImpactMember2021 — 2024
- HIFI LabsTechnology Advisor2020 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- The VillageStrategic Technology Advisor2017 — 2022
- GamerGreenCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer2014 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Copia (formerly Feeding Forward) YC W'16Chief Technology Officer2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Monthly VenturesEntrepreneur in Residence & Senior Associate2014 — 2015San Francisco, CA
- AMS - Asset Management SystemFounder / Chief Technology Officer2010 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- FanVision NetworkChief Digital Advisor / Chief Information Officer2010 — 2013Greater New York City Area
- JHG (Purchased by Goble & Associates in 2010)Managing Director, EVP of Interactive and Technology2006 — 2010Greater San Diego Area
Skills & more
Team Leadership1Strategy63Management15Leadership15AI Strategy1Enterprise ArchitecturePlatform as a Service (PAAS)Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Data Analysis1ProgrammingVenture CapitalEntrepreneurship1
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StartupsMobileDigital MarketingNew Business DevelopmentSocial MediaProduct DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectExecutive ManagementMobile MarketingTechnology DevelopmentMobile DevicesLanguages Spanish
- Introduction to Corporate Finance — University of Pennsylvania
- Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts Specialization — University of Pennsylvania
- Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers — University of Pennsylvania
- Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models — University of Pennsylvania
- Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling — University of Pennsylvania
From Jacob's professional profile.
Shared employers
Also worked at CANOPY1
Also worked at Dell157
Jim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalBill RichterCEO of Qumulo and venture partner at MadronaSujal PatelStrategic Director at Madrona Venture GroupAtli ThorkelssonVP of Network at Redpoint VenturesGil GorenPartner at 83NorthMichael KlaykoOperating Executive at Marlin Equity Partners
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Also worked at Best Buy13
Mine DedekocaVenture Partner at Treeo VCRichelle ParhamObvious Champion at Obvious VenturesTristan PollockInvestor at NZVCJohn D. HaeslerGeneral Partner at Aspen Capital GroupDemetrius PalmerInvestor at Impact Engine at 2Flo VenturesClarence LloydInvestor at Southwest Michigan First
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Colleagues at Structure Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jacob Shea work?
- Jacob Shea is Partner at Structure Capital.
- What check size does Jacob Shea write?
- Jacob Shea typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.