Where does Jacob Smith work?

Jacob Smith is Partner at Cannage Capital.

What check size does Jacob Smith write?

Jacob Smith typically writes checks of $250K – $3.5M.

Jacob Smith

Investor

Partner at Cannage Capital · Principal at 11.2 Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $250K – $3.5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Jacob Smith's biochemistry, EMT and MBA background drives a science- and patient-grounded focus on early-stage healthcare, biology and sustainability, shaped by a Midwest-to-San-Francisco career that launched a healthcare fund.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechHardwareHealthtechRobotics

Experience

Cannage CapitalPartnercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
CancerNavigatorLead Investor & Board Observercurrent2025 — present
DelineateLead Investorcurrent2025 — present
BluePond AILead Investor & Board Observercurrent2024 — present
Olli HealthLead Investor & Board Membercurrent2024 — present
ottobooks AILead Investor & Board Observercurrent2024 — present
NOETIKInvestorcurrent2022 — present
ArborInvestorcurrent2021 — present
uMedInvestorcurrent2020 — present
MatchwellInvestor & Board Member (Acquired by Medical Solutions)current2021 — present
11.2 CapitalPrincipalcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
30VenturesVenture Advisor2020 — 2023
30VenturesPrincipal2018 — 2020Madison, Wisconsin Area
University of Wisconsin-MadisonConsultant at Business and Entrepreneurship Clinic2017 — 2018Madison, Wisconsin Area
Lewis & Clark VenturesMBA Summer Associate2017St. Louis, MO
gener8torAssociate2015 — 2016
University of Wisconsin-MadisonScientific Researcher - Thesis2013 — 2014Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-MadisonResearch Assistant2013Madison, WI

Education

University of Wisconsin-MadisonMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Finance
University of Wisconsin-MadisonBachelor's Degree, Biochemistry and Cert. Global Health
Madison Area Technical CollegeEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Skills & more

Strategic Planning18Negotiation12Public Speaking13Venture Capital9Start-ups10Financial Analysis10Business Development10Research15Budgets10Healthcare1Sales10Entrepreneurship4

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Customer ServiceTeachingPrivate Equity FundingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

From Jacob's professional profile.

Deals · 8

Olli HealthSolo GP

via Cannage Capital · filed Nov 2025

Ginkgo BioworksSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

Hinge HealthSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

SardineSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

CovariantSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

Cruise AutomationSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

ForterSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

HumanSolo GP

via Cannage Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Jacob Smith work?: Jacob Smith is Partner at Cannage Capital.
What does Jacob Smith invest in?: Jacob Smith invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics.
What check size does Jacob Smith write?: Jacob Smith typically writes checks of $250K – $3.5M.

Same school

Also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison241

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Also attended Madison Area Technical College1

Tanya ThompsonSenior Executive Assistant at TruStage Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Delineate2

Emily NievesFounder at Delineate Jawad IqbalFounder at Delineate

Also worked at gener8tor20

Victor Pascucci IIIManaging General Partner, Cofounder at Energy Capital Ventures Erika WhiteSenior Marketing and Platform Associate at American Family Ventures Tristan PollockInvestor at NZVC Michael YoonTechnology Operating Partner at RueOne Investments Logan WhiteAnalyst at Elevate Ventures Caroline McManusInvestor at Hyde Park Venture Partners

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