Martin Tobias
InvestorManaging Partner at Incisive Ventures
Spokane, Washington
Writes $250K β $500K checks Β· typically $250K
About
Martin Tobias, a solo GP and repeat founder with exits, has made hundreds of pre-seed investments and shares a data-driven playbook on his blog Deep Green Crystals emphasizing founder resilience.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- PEF CommunityMembercurrent2023 β presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Incisive VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2020 β presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- People For Cause - ReTreeCo-Foundercurrent2016 β presentGreater Seattle Area
- Element 8 AngelsFoundercurrent2006 β presentSeattle
- MGT Investments LLCFounder and Managercurrent1996 β presentSeattle
- Upgrade Labs, Inc.Chief Executive Officer2017 β 2020
- Cloudmark, Inc.Board of Directors2000 β 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- TipprChief Executive Officer2009 β 2013Greater Seattle Area
- Kashless, Inc.CEO and Founder2008 β 2013Greater Seattle Area
- IGNITION PARTNERSVenture Partner2002 β 2010Bellevue, WA
- Imperium Renewables, Inc.Chairman and CEO2005 β 2008Greater Seattle Area
- Loudeye TechnologiesChairman, Founder and CEO1997 β 2000Greater Seattle Area
- Microsoft CorporationManager1991 β 1997
- Andersen Consulting (Accenture)Senior Programmer1987 β 1991Greater Seattle Area
Education
- Oregon State Universityms, technology1986 β 1990
Skills & more
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Software as a Service (SaaS)StrategyLeadershipEnterprise SoftwareLanguages German
From Martin's professional profile.
Deals Β· 31
GrW AISolo GP
via Incisive Ventures Β· filed Feb 2026
ModduleSolo GP
via Incisive Ventures Β· filed Apr 2025
Lease UpSolo GP
via Incisive Ventures Β· filed Jun 2024
Aura300Solo GP
Bear AISolo GP
DeskSolo GP
FactorySolo GP
LegixSolo GP
NuelSolo GP
Pear SuiteSolo GP
PlaymakerSolo GP
Playmaker SportsSolo GP
PulzAidSolo GP
SidecarSolo GP
SolvinSolo GP
StanifySolo GP
StressieSolo GP
TemboSolo GP
TurnstaySolo GP
UsecortexSolo GP
ZelaSolo GP
Civic IQSolo GP
CiviciqSolo GP
ClinsightSolo GP
Enhanced AISolo GP
Procurable .aiSolo GP
Quintess AISolo GP
Storage DefenderSolo GP
Untitled-design-58Solo GP
Uptime HealthSolo GP
VegacloudSolo GP
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Martin Tobias work?
- Martin Tobias is Managing Partner at Incisive Ventures.
- What does Martin Tobias invest in?
- Martin Tobias invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Martin Tobias write?
- Martin Tobias typically writes checks of $250K β $500K.
Same school
Also attended Oregon State University41
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cloudmark, Inc.2
Also worked at IGNITION PARTNERS14
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Also worked at Microsoft Corporation1,060
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Also worked at Andersen Consulting (Accenture)703
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