Jon Soberg
InvestorManaging Partner at MS&AD Ventures Β· Advisor at 8VC Β· Advisor at Addepar
Palo Alto, California
Writes $500K β $2M checks Β· typically $1M
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About
Jon Soberg is Managing Partner at MS&AD Ventures, a seed fund backing early-stage companies, and holds the #13 spot on Business Insider's Seed 100 list of seed investors. Over more than a decade in early-stage venture, he has completed 120-plus investments across five continents and served on over 40 boards, with a focus on fintech, financial inclusion, risk analysis and mitigation, climate change, and security. His portfolio includes Addepar, Biocatch, Braze, Clubhouse, DoubleVerify, Fundbox, Hippo, Next Insurance, Nutanix, REEF Technology (formerly ParkJockey), Rubrik, STEM, Trulioo, and Yotpo.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechInsurTechMobility & Transportation
Experience
- MS&AD VenturesCEO and Managing Partnercurrent2018 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- The Wharton SchoolSenior Fellowcurrent2019 β presentGreater Philadelphia Area
- The Wharton SchoolLecturercurrent2009 β present
- 8VCAdvisorcurrent2016 β present
- AddeparAdvisorcurrent2011 β present
- Early Impact VenturesCo-Founder & Partner2017 β 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- REEF TechnologyChief Operating Officer2016 β 2017London, United Kingdom
- Expansive VenturesManaging Partner2014 β 2016Palo Alto, CA
- Blumberg CapitalManaging Director2010 β 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Multiple StartupsEntrepreneur / Advisor2005 β 2010
- Ditech.comVP IT / Operations2002 β 2005Orange County, California Area
- Broadband Digital GroupSenior Vice President, Engineering2000 β 2002Orange County, California Area
- Adforce, Inc.VP Engineering1998 β 2000
- Capital GroupAnalyst1996 β 1998
Skills & more
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Angel InvestingStrategyE-commerceNew Business DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyAnalyticsProduct DevelopmentLeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementMarketingBusiness DevelopmentLanguages Spanish
- CFA Institute Charterholder β CFA Institute
- Chartered Financial Analyst β CFA Institute
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Investments
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AddeparBrazeFundboxHippoJupiterMercuryNextRubrikSafe SecurityYotpo
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jon Soberg?
- Jon Soberg is Managing Partner at MS&AD Ventures, a seed fund backing early-stage companies, and holds the #13 spot on Business Insider's Seed 100 list of seed investors. Over more than a decade in early-stage venture, he has completed 120-plus investments across five continents and served on over 40 boards, with a focus on fintech, financial inclusion, risk analysis and mitigation, climate change, and security. His portfolio includes Addepar, Biocatch, Braze, Clubhouse, DoubleVerify, Fundbox, Hippo, Next Insurance, Nutanix, REEF Technology (formerly ParkJockey), Rubrik, STEM, Trulioo, and Yotpo.
- Where does Jon Soberg work?
- Jon Soberg is Managing Partner at MS&AD Ventures.
- What does Jon Soberg invest in?
- Jon Soberg invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Jon Soberg write?
- Jon Soberg typically writes checks of $500K β $2M.
- What companies has Jon Soberg invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Addepar, Braze, Fundbox, Hippo, Jupiter, Mercury, Next, Rubrik, Safe Security, Yotpo.
- Where did Jon Soberg go to school?
- Jon Soberg studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing); Northwestern University (MS, Mechanical Engineering (Robotics)); Harvey Mudd College (BS, Engineering).
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