Fundraising Fox

Scott Garber

Investor

Managing Partner at Early Light Ventures

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $400K

About

Scott Garber combines CIA clearance and intelligence-community experience with a value-investor focus targeting 3–8×, sub-$100M exits, concentrating on first-time founders in second-tier cities and drawing on his tech-founder background.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Early Light VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2019 — present
  2. Angel InvestmentsInvestorcurrent2013 — present
  3. Osmosis - Knowledge DiffusionAdviser/Investor2017 — 2021
  4. Baltimore AngelsOperations Director2018 — 2020
  5. Trusted Metrics, IncBoard Observer and Investor2014 — 2018Vienna, VA
  6. AARPEntrepreneur In Residence2017 — 2018
  7. SercoDeputy Head of Corporate Strategy & M&A2015 — 2017Reston, VA
  8. WIN-Global Fund and 4DCOPrincipal2011 — 2014
  9. Chenega Technology Services CorporationProgram Manager & Alternate Site Lead2008 — 2011Washington D.C. Metro Area
  10. SAICSenior Policy & Strategic Advisor2009 — 2010
  11. FriendTones, Inc.Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)2007 — 2008Washington DC
  12. Puppystock, Inc.Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer2005 — 2007Charlottesville, VA and Washington DC
  13. Booz Allen HamiltonIntern2006
  14. U.S. Department of StateIntern2005
  15. John HancockIntern & Insurance Broker2004

Skills & more

Management Consulting9Business Strategy9Strategic Planning23Change Management4Analysis6Business Development7Process Improvement4Analytics3Government2Program Management11Data Analysis10Financial Analysis4
+4 moreLeadershipStart-upsStrategyManagement

Languages Italian

From Scott's professional profile.

Colleagues at Early Light Ventures

Cal Simmons
Partner at Early Light Ventures
Greg Cangialosi
Venture Partner at Early Light Ventures
Mark Joseph
Partner at Early Light Ventures
Sam Diener
Managing Partner at Early Light Ventures

Network2

Brian MatthewsScout
Cofounder & General Partner at Cultivation Capital
Cal SimmonsScout
Partner at Early Light Ventures

Investors connected to Scott in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott Garber?
Scott Garber combines CIA clearance and intelligence-community experience with a value-investor focus targeting 3–8×, sub-$100M exits, concentrating on first-time founders in second-tier cities and drawing on his tech-founder background.
Where does Scott Garber work?
Scott Garber is Managing Partner at Early Light Ventures.
What does Scott Garber invest in?
Scott Garber invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Scott Garber write?
Scott Garber typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
Where did Scott Garber go to school?
Scott Garber studied at The George Washington University School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of Virginia (B.S., Commerce (Marketing and Management)).

Same school

Also attended The George Washington University School of Business40

Gina TedescoInvestor at Golden SeedsTidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJoshua PulmanPrincipal at Truist VenturesMaryanne LiuInvestment Analyst at TDK VenturesXavier ParkmondInvestor at LightShed VenturesMark GrovicInvestor at New Markets Venture Partners

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Also attended University of Virginia409

Alexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalKandace ElamVice President of GTM Talent at Menlo VenturesTrevor KienzleInvestor at Correlation VenturesFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED InvestorsMegan LightcapPartner, Creator Fund at Slow Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Osmosis - Knowledge Diffusion7

Diana AnthonyManaging Partner and co-founder at Figure 8 InvestmentsShyan KoulInvestor at Eniac VenturesMcKeever (Mac) Conwell, IIAdvisor at Trailyn VCMichael StatonEIR at SFU VentureLabsIzabella MancewiczInvestment Associate at NextGen VenturesJenny SohnGeneral Partner at First Rays Venture Partners

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Also worked at AARP8

Chung Hei SingBoard Member at Maryland TEDCOTracy ChadwellFounding Partner at 1843 CapitalGil AddoOperating Partner at Waterline VenturesAmelia HayInvestor at AgeTech CapitalHeather HartnettGeneral Partner, CEO at Human VenturesAmanda CavaleriDirector at Cleanspark

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Also worked at SAIC32

Charlie BoydInvestor at Chaac VenturesAndrew DearingGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalPatrick O'KainInvestment Partner at Borderless VentureRick DotenSecurity Advisor at Modern TechnicalShawn CarolanPartner at Menlo VenturesKarl AntleGeneral Partner at Valuestream Ventures

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Also worked at Booz Allen Hamilton147

Neeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesRohan BhargavaInvestor at 8VCLiam DonohueInvestor at .406 VenturesTrip HoferVenture Partner at .406 VenturesNekeshia WoodsManaging Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalSean EbertSenior Partner at Altira Group LLC

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