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Penny Jar Capital
Penny Jar Capital invests in seed founders using AI to reimagine how the real world works. The firm leverages collective access, influence, and reach to...
Penny Jar Capital
Penny Jar Capital invests in seed founders using AI to reimagine how the real world works. The firm leverages collective access, influence, and reach to support founders. It backs founders whose insight, relentless iteration, and ambitious execution compound into category-defining companies.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Palo Alto
Corporate office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Principals
Stephen Curry
Anchor
Bryant Barr
Team
Rich Scudellari
Team
Nia Pryce
Team
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the Penny Jar Collective, and how does it operate?
The Penny Jar Collective is a group of 28 named operators who provide portfolio companies with executive introductions, technical feedback, and go-to-market support. Testimonials cite examples such as a Collective-introduced security executive converting into an enterprise customer for Upwind, and a dinner for cybersecurity leaders leading to three multi-year contracts for Zafran. Compensation and incentive structures for Collective members are not publicly described.
What is Stephen Curry's actual role at the firm?
Curry is listed as an anchor member of the team. Portfolio company founders describe him hosting fireside chats, appearing at Golden State Warriors games with founders, and leveraging his podcast to shine a light on a portfolio company's mission. The firm uses his public profile as a brand accelerant rather than positioning him as a day-to-day investment professional or GP.
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