ScOp Venture Capital

What is ScOp Venture Capital?

ScOp Venture Capital is an investment fund that focuses on nurturing innovation in the software and technology domain, emphasizing businesses that specialize in Web Marketplace Saas, business solutions, sales and marketing, AI and Big Data, payments, music, and consumer industries.

They are especially dedicated to supporting women-focused initiatives.

ScOp seeks to invest in early-stage companies, specifically at the seed and Series A rounds, with a demonstrated capacity for growth and innovation. Their investments range from $500,000 to $3,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,500,000 for companies that align with their mission and vision. The cornerstone of their investment thesis lies in leveraging the extensive experience of the team, who are themselves seasoned entrepreneurs and operators with a passion for solving complex challenges.

The ScOp team is comprised of individuals with a track record of scaling startups and leading them to successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions by major companies like Amazon, Google, and IBM.

General Partner Kevin O'Connor, for instance, is noted for founding Graphiq and DoubleClick, among other ventures. Mike Tucker, Ivan Bercovich, Cormac O'Connor, and their team bring diverse expertise to the table, including go-to-market strategies, revenue acceleration, knowledge graphs, natural language processing, and data analytics.

ScOp Venture Capital operates with a hands-on approach, providing not just capital but strategic advice and resources, aiming to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of fundraising, growth, and market expansion. They maintain a keen interest in vertical AI and data-intensive applications, exploring how structured data and machine learning can enhance business solutions.

ScOp is based in California, with a presence in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, positioning themselves strategically within a vibrant ecosystem of technology and innovation.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm with a specialized focus.

What we look for: We invest in SaaS and marketplace companies.