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2.9 Rob Theis Rocks
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by singh on 2008-05-08
Adding Theis to the team is brilliant. Scale is definitely on the rise again and moving to top tier status. I only know the Partners on the Tech side and they are smart and each add value in their unique ways. Theis will bring his Sun connections.
Its rumored that Theis has already done a deal. He and his former Sun colleagues Andy Bechtolsheim and Roy Sardina funded a super hot mobile company. They were seen lurking around the Palo Alto incubator working on the stealthy project.
Out Of Ammunition
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by NorCalGuy on 2008-04-04
Chad Kinzelberg has followed our development for a year, asked for an update. He revealed that their current fund was approaching full investment. They intend to raise another of similar size. Word to the wise.
PRIVATE: Members Only (207 Characters)Learned My Most Valuable Vc Lesson From Ba Ventures
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by Deans on 2007-10-03
BA Ventures was a later stage investor, with preferred liquidation, in our company. Their partner was actively involved in our board and provided a great deal of excellent advice. I sort of considered him to be a friend. Then Microsoft changed directions and became a competitor. As things started looking dicey, the BA Venture guy stopped returning calls. When I asked him why, he replied - I've never forgotten this - (not really a quote, but accurate to the best of my recollection) I have 10 investments. In order for me to be successful, 3 have to be successful. Since it's obvious that you're not going to be successful, you're not worth my time. I'll spend my time on companies that can still win. It's nothing personal.
PRIVATE: Members Only (234 Characters)Good People
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by Anon on 2007-09-24
I have pitched Scale a 2-3 times now. I found them to be very knowledgable about our space--they had the right questions in mind. I know quite a few people at the fund, they've alwys impressed me as straightforward, honest people--which is more than I can say for most funds!
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Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by A founder of one of thier companies. on 2007-08-10
I have known a few of the people around the firm from back when they were actually part of the bank before BAVP was formed. Now, there are some interesting people there. There is nothing like the ever charming and brilliant Rory taking his shoe off during a pitch meeting and scratching his foot while asking you a question. These guys are real people. Kate, Sharon, Rory are all real people. Having done a very early deal from first meeting to money in the bank with them in less than 20 days, I can without any reservation say these guys can move quick. They have also been thoughtful and helpful throughout the company even though there focus as Scale is much later than our deal.
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Only Take Meetings With M Ds, And Beware Of The Bait And Switch
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by HBRuby on 2007-08-11
Scale is very aggressive about not spending MD time on anything they aren't likely to want to invest in. Since they invest mainly in post product/market fit proven companies, there is less motivation and desire to listen to a pitch for the sake of learning and possibly finding a diamond in the rough. People more accustomed to the Series A investor mentality will find engaging with Scale a frustrating experience
PRIVATE: Members Only (213 Characters)Unprofessional
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-06
Was set to meet with a MD and when we arrived she was in another meeting. We waited for 30 minutes until they sent in an associate, who didn't know about our space. Finally, after another 30 minutes, another associate came in to tell us the MD couldn't come in. Very unprofessional. Never got an email from the MD apologizing.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyBa /Scale Investors Not So Impressive
Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-02
Was invited to visit BA several times over the course of a month. Stated that they wanted to fast track their consideration, but couldn't find a hole in thier schedule for 2-3 weeks at a time. Forced to give the same overview to a revolving door of partners who asked the same not so bright questions repeatedly. Would not recommend this firm. Characterize them as "Smart Morons"
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Fund: Scale Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-04-04
Very smart group (esp. Sharon Wienbar) who actually listen. Excellent questions and thoughtful feedback, rather than the typical stock comments.
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