Scribble Ventures

Scribble Ventures is an early-stage investment firm established in 2020 by a team of experienced operators and investors, including Kevin Kwok, Brett Berson, and Mike Smith. Based in Portola Valley, California, the firm primarily focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds, aiming to partner with visionary founders building transformative companies. Their investment thesis centers on identifying high-potential startups with strong product-market fit and providing strategic support beyond capital.

The firm has demonstrated significant growth in its fundraising efforts since its inception. Scribble Ventures successfully closed its first fund with $50 million in 2020, followed by a $100 million second fund in 2022. Most recently, in April 2024, they announced the close of their third fund, securing $200 million. This progression in fund size, totaling $350 million across all three vehicles, underscores their increasing capacity and commitment to the early-stage ecosystem.

Scribble Ventures prides itself on a founder-friendly approach, leveraging the partners' deep operational backgrounds from companies like Twitter, Figma, and Notion. Their portfolio includes several high-profile successes such as Figma, Notion, Ramp, and Anthropic, reflecting their ability to identify and support companies that achieve significant market impact. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships, offering hands-on guidance and network access to help portfolio companies navigate critical growth phases.

For initial investments, Scribble Ventures typically deploys checks ranging from $2 million to $5 million. While this represents their standard first cheque size, the firm maintains the flexibility to make larger strategic investments, potentially extending up to $10 million for select opportunities that align strongly with their investment criteria and offer exceptional potential. This adaptable investment strategy allows them to participate meaningfully in diverse early-stage rounds.