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Bridgescale
Venture Capital firm based in Menlo Park, California investing in information technology companies in the US and Canada. The firm invests in both early stage...
Bridgescale
Venture Capital firm based in Menlo Park, California investing in information technology companies in the US and Canada. The firm invests in both early stage and later stage companies covering sectors such as mobile, enterprise software, cloud services, social media and and consumer internet.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2004
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Incline Village
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
Matthew Cowan
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Rob Chaplinsky
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Bridgescale source its deal flow?
Bridgescale relies on a network-driven sourcing model built over two decades of enterprise technology investing. The firm draws inbound opportunities from venture-stage relationships, founder referrals, and limited partner introductions, which include institutional allocators and technology executives. Bridgescale does not operate an outbound cold-calling machine — its pipeline is relationship-weighted, a posture that matches the concentrated portfolio it targets.
Does Bridgescale participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Bridgescale operates as a direct investor and does not run a fund-of-funds program. The firm takes equity positions directly into operating companies, occasionally co-investing alongside other growth-equity firms or strategic corporates. LPs seeking exposure to Bridgescale can only access it through its commingled fund vehicles.
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