Scrum Ventures

Scrum Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013, headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Tokyo, Minneapolis, New York, and Illinois. The firm takes a sector-agnostic, thematic approach to early-stage investing, with a portfolio spanning AI & robotics, climate tech, mobility, healthcare, deeptech, and sports & entertainment. Scrum Ventures has invested in over 124 companies, with typical deal sizes in the $5–10 million range, and primarily leads or participates in Seed and Series A rounds. The firm's distinguishing value proposition is its US-Japan bridge: it supports portfolio companies' global growth through a network of corporate partners in Japan, including Panasonic, Biprogy, Fujitsu, and DeNA. The firm operates 5 funds, including a dedicated Sports and Entertainment Fund, and has remained actively deploying capital as recently as late 2025. Beyond capital, Scrum provides hands-on support with hiring, strategic advice, fundraising, and market entry into Japan. Warm introductions are encouraged for founders seeking to engage the firm. Specific fund sizes and check sizes are not publicly disclosed.