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Lee Jacobs

Investor

Second Believer at Crusoe · General Partner at Long Journey Ventures

San Francisco

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $500K

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About

Lee Jacobs is a founding partner and general partner at Long Journey Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm whose capital comes from established technology investors. Alongside his partners, he has backed companies including Uber, SpaceX, Niantic, and Postmates.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechCloud ComputingConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechFuture of WorkGamingGovTechHardwareHealthtechInsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesMobility & TransportationPropTechRoboticsSaaSSocialSpace TechTravel & Hospitality

Beyond investing

Founded
Cofounded the venture capital fund Edelweiss with Brian Balfour, Elaine Wherry, and Todd Masonis. Founded the startup Colingo.
Education
Studied sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Communities
Began traveling to Brazil in 2011 for his startup Colingo and built ties to the Brazilian startup ecosystem, introduced by his friend Bedy Yang.
More
Moved from Philadelphia to Silicon Valley in 2010.

From Lee's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

  1. Long Journey VenturesFounder and General Partnercurrent2018 — present
  2. CrusoeSecond Believercurrent2018 — present
  3. Together AISecond Believercurrent2022 — present
  4. SubstrateSecond Believercurrent2022 — present
  5. TruemedSecond Believercurrent2022 — present
  6. Anduril IndustriesInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  7. AngelListAdvisorcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  8. AngelListPartner2015 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  9. MindbloomSecond Believercurrent2018 — present
  10. Modern AnimalSecond Believercurrent2018 — present
  11. EdelWeissFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentEdelweiss.VC
  12. Kettle & Fire Bone Broth - Shelf Stable Organic Bone BrothSecond Believercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  13. PipefyI go to board meetingscurrent2018 — present
  14. LoomSecond Believer2016 — 2023
  15. 500 StartupsMentor2013 — 2018
  16. MHS CapitalInvestor2014 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
  17. ColingoAdvisor/Investor2013 — 2014
  18. ColingoFounder and CEO2010 — 2013
  19. Comcast Interactive MediaSr. Product Manager2008 — 2010
  20. University City West PropertiesPartner2008 — 2010
  21. Comcast Interactive MediaIntern to Executive Vice President2007 — 2008
  22. Campus DockCo-Founder2006 — 2007

Skills & more

Marketing Strategy13Business Development21Business Strategy16Social Networking5Start-ups36Entrepreneurship24Strategic Partnerships5E-commerce4Competitive Analysis2Venture Capital12Digital Strategy1New Business Development2
+6 moreMarketingProduct ManagementMergersFundraisingLeadershipStrategy

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Investments

Board seats

Pipefy

Investor

Acquire.comAndurilBase64BemloBlue BottleCashdropCheckrCommon NetworksCOMP (Compound)Crusoe EnergyDandelion ChocolateDealFlowAgentDenoDescomplicaEragonGametimeKettle & FireKettle and FireLoomLotus AIMindbloomNumericPahdo LabsPeakPipefyPopchewPopShop LiveRappiSourcetableThe Compression CompanyWhistleWonderschool

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Writing

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Lee Jacobs writes about early-stage venture investing practices, covering pro-rata rights and the 20% Series A ownership threshold, how investors should define a strategy fitting their personality and stage, and how to build a distinctive sourcing approach and value proposition to founders.

VC Collusion: Pro-Rata and The Arbitrary 20%2019-07-09

Discusses pro-rata rights and Series A investors' 20% ownership thresholds, arguing founders should treat that number as a negotiation starting point tied to the value provided.

Colleagues at Crusoe

Alon Yariv
VP, Business Development; Country Manager, Israel at Crusoe
Andrew Likens
VP Business Development, Energy at Crusoe
Andrew Sweatman
VP, Manufacturing at Crusoe
Andrew Wee
VP, Procurement at Crusoe
Celeste Grebe
SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis at Crusoe
Chase Lochmiller
Co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crusoe
Chris Dolan
Chief Data Center Officer at Crusoe
Cully Cavness
Co-founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Crusoe

Network7

Ajay VasheeScout
Investor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)
Alexander AghassipourScout
Zendesk co-founder and former Chief Product Officer, Founder Emeritus, Nordic Makers partner and design-led software investor.
Amit SharmaScout
Founder/GP at Black Jays Ventures
Andy ChouScout
Investor at 11.2 Capital
Arielle ZuckerbergScout
General Partner at Long Journey Ventures
Elaine WherryScout
Advisor at Long Journey Ventures
Elias TorresScout
Investor at Array Ventures Management Llc

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lee Jacobs?
Lee Jacobs is a founding partner and general partner at Long Journey Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm whose capital comes from established technology investors. Alongside his partners, he has backed companies including Uber, SpaceX, Niantic, and Postmates.
Where does Lee Jacobs work?
Lee Jacobs is Second Believer at Crusoe.
What does Lee Jacobs invest in?
Lee Jacobs invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Gaming, GovTech, Hardware, Healthtech, InsurTech, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Social, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
What check size does Lee Jacobs write?
Lee Jacobs typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What boards does Lee Jacobs sit on?
Lee Jacobs holds tracked board seats at Pipefy.
What companies has Lee Jacobs invested in?
Investments tracked here include Acquire.com, Anduril, Base64, Bemlo, Blue Bottle, Cashdrop, Checkr, Common Networks, COMP (Compound), Crusoe Energy, Dandelion Chocolate, DealFlowAgent, and 20 more.
Where did Lee Jacobs go to school?
Lee Jacobs studied at University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's degree, Sociology); William Penn Charter.
What has Lee Jacobs written?
Lee Jacobs has 1 tracked post on leejacobs.co, including "VC Collusion: Pro-Rata and The Arbitrary 20%".

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