Jake Schwartz
InvestorVenture Partner at New Form Capital
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Venture Partner focused on firm strategy; co-founder and former CEO of General Assembly, which was acquired by Adecco Group for over $400M in 2018. He has invested in blockchain since 2014.
Experience
- ShipCalmChairman and Lead Investorcurrent2025 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
- Brave HealthExecutive Chairman/Co-Foundercurrent2017 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- New Form CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- BICBoard of Directors2020 — 2025Paris, Île-de-France, France
- General AssemblyCEO and Co-Founder2010 — 2020New York, NY
- Liberty Associated Partners LPSenior Associate/Entrepreneur-in-Residence2008 — 2010
- The Boston Consulting GroupSummer Consultant2007
- The TankCo-Founder/Managing Partner2003 — 2005
Skills & more
Strategy39Venture Capital29Entrepreneurship86Start-ups71Strategic Partnerships44Business Strategy21Business Development15E-commerce12Financial Modeling11Product Management5Online Advertising7Mobile Devices5
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Colleagues at New Form Capital
Network1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jake Schwartz?
- Venture Partner focused on firm strategy; co-founder and former CEO of General Assembly, which was acquired by Adecco Group for over $400M in 2018. He has invested in blockchain since 2014.
- Where does Jake Schwartz work?
- Jake Schwartz is Venture Partner at New Form Capital.
- What check size does Jake Schwartz write?
- Jake Schwartz typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Jake Schwartz go to school?
- Jake Schwartz studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Entrepreneurial Management); Yale University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies).
Founder mafias
The Wharton School mafia209
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kunal BahlMarketing and Operations StrategyFounded SnapdealJack AbrahamBachelors of Science in Economics *Dropped outFounded Sauron +8Ankur JainBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Kairos +3Christian SchadeMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Halda Therapeutics +2Eric HeilMBAFounded Ladderbio +1Daniel FetnerMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Instrument Capital +1
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Yale University mafia190
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Michael SeibelBAFounded SocialCamBen SilbermannB.A.Founded Audiobeta +2Justin KanPhysics and PhilosophyFounded Stash +6Kevin RyanBAFounded Business Insider +2Harry GrunerFounded Hilos +2Emmett ShearBSFounded Softmax +2
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The Boston Consulting Group mafia52
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Adam BergerCase Team LeaderFounded Digital Room +2Sheel MohnotConsultantFounded Thistle +1Remco van ZantenProject LeaderFounded Zalando +1Sergio FurioProject LeaderFounded Creditas +1Victor NogueraConsultantFounded Labsense +1Vicente ZavarceRisk ManagementFounded Yummy +1
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General Assembly mafia30
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
DeVaris BrownExpert in ResidenceFounded Super Heroic +2George FavvasLead Instructor, Product ManagementFounded Clara +2Brent LaRueProduct ManagementFounded Mediately +1Adam FranklAndy Raskin's course on Strategic NarrativeFounded AlchemistMatthew LevinsonData ScienceFounded Write WiseArjun PatelDigital MarketingFounded WorkClout
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New Form Capital mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended The Wharton School1,557
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesSarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalJack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of Atomic
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Shared employers
Also worked at Brave Health3
Also worked at General Assembly39
Amy ErrettVenture partner at True Ventures and founding CEO of Madison ReedPeter FranconiPrincipal at Fulcrum Equity PartnersBecks BondiDirector of Operations at Energize VenturesDaphne ShenChief of Staff at AirTree VenturesBrianne KimmelFounder & Managing Partner at Worklife VenturesAmit ShahPrincipal at SR One Capital Management
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Also worked at The Boston Consulting Group907
David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
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