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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • SaaS
  • Fintech
  • Developer Tools
About
Somersault Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm that partners with exceptional founders from their earliest days. They invest in and support companies shaping the future of how people work, live, and play, positioning themselves as deeply committed partners.
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$250K
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$1M
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Investment Thesis

Somersault Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm providing the first check to founders at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm focuses on companies building the future of work, life, and play, seeking founders who embody the traits of an artist, scientist, and athlete. They differentiate themselves by acting as true partners and 'co-conspirators' from day one, offering unwavering support to help founders navigate the challenges of building a company from the ground up.
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Manager's Experience

The managing partners, Francoise Brougher and Neil B., are seasoned operators and executives from top-tier technology companies. Francoise served as the first COO of Pinterest and held senior leadership roles at Square and Google, while Neil spent 15 years at Google leading large product and engineering teams. Their collective expertise lies in scaling products and businesses, drawing from direct experience guiding companies through hyper-growth phases and public offerings.

Team

Francoise Brougher - Managing Partner

Neil Sequeira - Managing Partner

Katie Reiner - Partner

Liz Tran - Partner

Alex Rawitz - Principal

Jack Stanovoy - Associate

Taylor Brandt - Associate

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