Anthem Venture Partners
Santa Monica, California · Invests in US · Website
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Identify exceptional founders and unique talent combinations building contrarian, under-the-radar technology solutions. Provide hands-on support, operational guidance, and board-level involvement to early-stage Series A and B companies, primarily in Southern California. We fight for our founders and expect all investments to succeed.
Likely not a fit for
Avoid crowded sectors and 'hot' trends. Not interested in passive investors seeking portfolio diversification without active involvement. Pass on founders unwilling to accept board seats and active partnership.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
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Chime is a financial technology company that provides fee-free banking services, including checking and savings accounts, credit building, and cash back rewards. It aims to help everyday people manage their finances without unnecessary fees.
Scopely is a global interactive mobile-first video game company founded in 2011, dedicated to expanding the possibilities of play through diverse gaming experiences. With a proprietary technology platform called Playgami, Scopely creates engaging games that inspire community and connection among players worldwide.
TrueCar is an online marketplace that connects consumers with Certified Dealers for buying and selling new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles. The platform provides research and shopping tools to help users make informed decisions about vehicle purchases.
Transforming Air Mobility through AI and Electrification
Blurb offers custom book printing services, allowing users to create and self-publish a variety of printed materials including photo books, trade books, magazines, and more. They provide design tools and a marketplace for selling self-published books.
DailyPay is an On-Demand Pay platform that provides employees access to their earned wages before payday, enhancing financial control and improving recruitment and retention for employers.
FabFitFun is a lifestyle membership service founded in 2010, known for its flagship product, the FabFitFun Box, which delivers a curated selection of full-size products across beauty, fashion, fitness, wellness, home, and tech each season. Members also enjoy year-round perks including access to exclusive digital content, community engagement, and members-only shopping experiences.
Entropic Communications, LLC’s rich patent portfolio results from years of cutting-edge research, development, and significant investment that provided foundational technology and processes for the satellite television and cable television industries.
Interset provides threat detection and user and entity behavior analytics, focusing on empowering organizations to manage and protect their data effectively.
Salt Labs is a technology company based in Berlin. It focuses on software development and innovation.
Recent activity
- Jun 2025
Chime
IPO · Lead
- Feb 2025
Salt Labs
Acquisition · Participated
- Jan 2025
Scopely
Acquisition · Lead
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Dec 2023
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Jul 2023
Fortune
Jason Lee's last startup to launch in a month
Mar 2023
Los Angeles Business Journal
The 2021 Money Issue Venture Capital Firms Directory
Jan 2021
Meb Faber Research
Episode #177: Alex Rubalcava, Stage Venture Partners, “We Want To Help Build Companies That Are Solving Hard Problems That Matter”
Sep 2019
independent.com
Lawsuit Involving Golf-Club-Inflicted Head Injury in Full Swing
Jul 2019
Meb Faber Research
Episode #78: Alex Rubalcava, Stage Venture Partners, “If You’re Going To Be An Angel Investor… You Have To Be Devoting Significant Time To It”
Nov 2017
Los Angeles Business Journal
The Money Book: Bill Woodward
Sep 2017
Tubefilter
Cross-Screen Ad Software Startup VideoAmp Closes $21.4 Million Funding Round
Aug 2017
Variety
Ad-Optimization Startup VideoAmp Raises $21.4 Million Led by Mediaocean
Aug 2017
Los Angeles Business Journal
Surf Air Acquires Texas Rival Rise
Jun 2017
Fortune
Snap’s IPO Will Be Great for L.A.’s Tech Scene… Just Not L.A. Investors
Feb 2017
Global Venturing
Scopely spots Take-Two for $55m series B
Jul 2016
Finovate
Fiona Tee Takes the Helm as Currency Cloud’s New CFO
May 2016
South Bend Tribune
Surf Air poised for growth
Apr 2015
Variety
PHOTOS: Venture Capital Kingmakers
Aug 2013
TechCrunch
Confirmed: Scopely’s New $8.5M Funding Round Was Not Wrapped In Bacon
Sep 2012
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Scopely Raises $8.5M in Seed Funding
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