Scribble Ventures is a Portola Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Elizabeth Weil, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz and early Twitter executive. The firm focuses on backing high-growth startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, leveraging a robust network of industry operators and executives to support its portfolio companies. Scribble Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and access to a community of experienced professionals to help founders navigate the challenges of building successful companies.
Scribble Ventures targets early-stage investments in sectors such as artificial intelligence, consumer internet, enterprise software, and developer tools.
The firm seeks out founders with strong product and go-to-market capabilities, emphasizing companies that can benefit from its extensive network and operational expertise. Scribble Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million, focusing on startups that are poised for rapid growth and scalability.
In May 2025, Scribble Ventures announced the closing of its third fund, securing $80 million, its largest fund to date. The fund exceeded its initial hard cap of $75 million after an extended fundraising period, reflecting strong investor confidence in the firm's approach and track record.
With this new capital, Scribble Ventures plans to continue its strategy of investing in early-stage startups, providing not only financial support but also access to its "Scribble Network", a curated group of industry leaders who offer mentorship, deal flow, and co-investment opportunities.
Leadership
Elizabeth Weil leads Scribble Ventures as Founder and Managing Partner, bringing extensive experience from her roles at Andreessen Horowitz, Twitter, IVP, and Menlo Ventures. She is supported by a team that includes John Smothers (Partner), Christen O'Brien (Partner, Market Development), Kevin Weil (Operator in Residence), and Todd Forrest (CFO). The team's diverse backgrounds in investment, operations, and product development contribute to the firm's comprehensive support for its portfolio companies.
Investment Strategy
Scribble Ventures distinguishes itself through its emphasis on community and collaboration. The firm's "Scribble Network" includes notable figures such as Maggie Hott (Go-to-Market at OpenAI), Jim Everingham (VP of Engineering at Meta), and Sheila Vashee (CMO of Figma), who actively engage with portfolio companies. This network provides founders with unparalleled access to expertise and resources, enhancing their ability to succeed in competitive markets.
Notable Investments
Scribble Ventures has invested in a range of high-growth startups, including Whatnot, a live auction platform valued at nearly $5 billion; Poolside.ai, a generative AI company founded by GitHub's former CTO; Atmo, an AI-driven weather forecasting startup; and Certn, a background screening platform. Other investments include Stoke Space, a rocket developer preparing for its initial launch at Cape Canaveral; Omni, a personal finance app; and Streamline AI, a workflow automation tool. These investments reflect Scribble Ventures' focus on innovative companies with strong product-market fit and scalability.
