Scott Garber
InvestorManaging Partner at Early Light Ventures
Washington, District of Columbia
Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $400K
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Arsalan TavakoliunlockedScott: together at University of Virginia (2004–2005)
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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
- Early Light VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2019 — present
- Angel InvestmentsInvestorcurrent2013 — present
- Osmosis - Knowledge DiffusionAdviser/Investor2017 — 2021
- Baltimore AngelsOperations Director2018 — 2020
- Trusted Metrics, IncBoard Observer and Investor2014 — 2018Vienna, VA
- AARPEntrepreneur In Residence2017 — 2018
- SercoDeputy Head of Corporate Strategy & M&A2015 — 2017Reston, VA
- WIN-Global Fund and 4DCOPrincipal2011 — 2014
- Chenega Technology Services CorporationProgram Manager & Alternate Site Lead2008 — 2011Washington D.C. Metro Area
- SAICSenior Policy & Strategic Advisor2009 — 2010
- FriendTones, Inc.Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)2007 — 2008Washington DC
- Puppystock, Inc.Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer2005 — 2007Charlottesville, VA and Washington DC
- Booz Allen HamiltonIntern2006
- U.S. Department of StateIntern2005
- John HancockIntern & Insurance Broker2004
Skills & more
Management Consulting9Business Strategy9Strategic Planning23Change Management4Analysis6Business Development7Process Improvement4Analytics3Government2Program Management11Data Analysis10Financial Analysis4
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LeadershipStart-upsStrategyManagementLanguages Italian
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Colleagues at Early Light Ventures
Network2
Brian MatthewsScout
Cofounder & General Partner at Cultivation Capital
Cal SimmonsScout
Tiger 21 Chair and active angel investor
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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)).
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Also attended The George Washington University School of Business92
Emily BaxterExecutive Assistant at JMI EquityMary McCaffreySector Leader Liaison at Golden SeedsGina TedescoInvestor at Golden SeedsTidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJoshua PulmanPrincipal at Truist VenturesMaryanne LiuInvestment Analyst at TDK Ventures
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Also attended University of Virginia805
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 VenturesLauren von ReynInvestor at LightbankFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED Investors
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Shared employers
Also worked at Osmosis - Knowledge Diffusion9
Diana AnthonyManaging Partner and co-founder at Figure 8 InvestmentsShyan KoulInvestor at Eniac VenturesMcKeever (Mac) Conwell, IIAdvisor at Trailyn VCIzabella MancewiczInvestment Associate at NextGen VenturesJenny SohnGeneral Partner at First Rays Venture PartnersJun DengInvestor at JP Morgan Chase
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Also worked at AARP13
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 VenturesChris FurmanskiManaging Director at Pacific Health Ventures
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Also worked at SAIC73
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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