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Jake Saper

Investor

General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners · Investor, Series B at Gusto · Board director at Unify AI Business

San Francisco, California

Writes $4M – $20M checks · typically $10M

Kauffman Fellow · Class 20

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2,498 people in our graph share verified history with Jake — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Tobi CokerunlockedJake: together at Maze (2022–2026)
Jake: together at Maze
Jake: together at Regal.ai
×2Jake: together at Drone Deploy

About

Jake Saper, developing AI coaching network theories since 2016, builds comprehensive pricing and go-to-market playbooks for AI-native services, runs rigorous diligence (including mock board meetings) and pioneers AI adoption metrics.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkRoboticsSaaS

Board director at Unify AI Business

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Unify AI Business's investors · 1

Emergence Capital PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $10M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Unify AI Business

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Austin HughesExecutive Officer, Director
CHConnor Heggie
Connor HeggieExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Emergence CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. RowspaceBoard Director, Co-led Series Acurrent2025 — present
  3. Hanover ParkBoard Director, Led Series Acurrent2025 — present
  4. The OpenAI Deployment CompanyFounding Investorcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. Bedrock RoboticsInvestor, Series Bcurrent2025 — present
  6. Conduit IntelligenceSeed Investorcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  7. ZoomInvestor, Led First Institutional Roundcurrent2014 — present
  8. DroneDeployBoard Observer, Led Series Acurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  9. UnifyBoard Director, Co-led Founding Round, Led Series Acurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  10. Prosper AIInvestor, Led Seed Roundcurrent2025 — present
  11. Ironclad, Inc.Board Observer, Series Ccurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  12. Mechanical OrchardBoard Director, Led Series Acurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  13. GustoInvestor, Series Bcurrent2015 — present
  14. AssembledBoard Director, Led Series Acurrent2020 — present
  15. MazeBoard Director, Led Series Acurrent2021 — present
  16. Regal.aiBoard Director, Led Series Acurrent2021 — presentNew York, NY
  17. Guru (getguru.com)Board Director, Led Series Acurrent2017 — presentPhiladelphia and San Francisco
  18. Logik.aiInvestor, Led Series A2023 — 2025
  19. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow2015 — 2017
  20. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & ByersInvestor2013 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area

Skills & more

Venture Capital28Start-ups24Strategy56Business Strategy37Management Consulting30Financial Modeling24Business Development20Corporate Development13Private Equity12Cleantech11Renewable Energy11Emerging Markets11
+8 moreStrategic PlanningMergers & AcquisitionsEnergyRestructuringSingingSolar EnergyEntrepreneurshipSaaS

Languages Spanish

From Jake's professional profile.

Deals · 4

P3 Systems Inc./DEBoard seat

via Emergence Capital Partners · filed Jan 2026 · $69.2M raise

Unify AI BusinessBoard seat

via Emergence Capital Partners · filed May 2025 · $40.3M raise

Maze.Design, Inc.Board seat

via Emergence Capital Partners · filed Jun 2022 · $40M raise

Guru TechnologiesBoard seat

via Emergence Capital Partners · filed Dec 2018 · $25M raise

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

Other disclosed investments

Led

OpenAI's Deployment CompanyZoom

Investor

AssembledAugmedixBedrock RoboticsComfyDrone DeployGuruHanover ParkIroncladLogik.aiMazeMechanical OrchardProsper AIRegalRowspaceTextioUnifyVesenceVymo

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

Colleagues at Emergence Capital Partners

Brian Jacobs
Venture Capitalist Emergence, Moai Capital at AIF
Brie Bastidas
Director of Talent at Emergence Capital Partners
David Dworsky
Principal at Emergence Capital Partners
George Kunthara
Investor at Emergence Capital Partners
Gordon Ritter
Founder and General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
Jason Green
Founder and General Partner (Emeritus) at Emergence Capital Partners
Joe Floyd
General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
Joshua Kirkes
Head of Technology and AI at Emergence Capital Partners

Network2

Jason GreenMentor
Founder and General Partner (Emeritus) at Emergence Capital Partners
Brian Jacobs
Venture Capitalist Emergence, Moai Capital at AIF

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jake Saper?
Jake Saper, developing AI coaching network theories since 2016, builds comprehensive pricing and go-to-market playbooks for AI-native services, runs rigorous diligence (including mock board meetings) and pioneers AI adoption metrics.
Where does Jake Saper work?
Jake Saper is General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners and Board director at Unify AI Business.
What does Jake Saper invest in?
Jake Saper invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, Robotics, SaaS.
What check size does Jake Saper write?
Jake Saper typically writes checks of $4M – $20M.
What boards does Jake Saper sit on?
Jake Saper holds tracked board seats at Guru Technologies, Maze.Design, Inc., P3 Systems Inc./DE, Unify AI Business.
What companies has Jake Saper invested in?
Investments tracked here include OpenAI's Deployment Company, Zoom, Assembled, Augmedix, Bedrock Robotics, Comfy, Drone Deploy, Guru, Hanover Park, Ironclad, Logik.ai, Maze, and 8 more.
Where did Jake Saper go to school?
Jake Saper studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Stanford University (MS Environment & Resources); Yale University (BA, Political Science and International Studies).
Does Jake Saper lead rounds?
Yes — Jake Saper has led 2 tracked investments.

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