Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$66M$66M Betaworks Fund 3.0 (closed 2025)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Betaworks Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
John BorthwickManaging PartnerHe has led the company since 2008 and previously held roles at Time Warner and Fotolog.
Jordan CrookPartnerHe leads deals for companies including Granola, Hopscotch Labs, and Tato.
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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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What stage does Betaworks Ventures invest in?
Betaworks Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Betaworks Ventures invest?
Betaworks Ventures reports checks of $250K to $1M.
Does Betaworks Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Betaworks Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Betaworks Ventures?
John Borthwick (Managing Partner), Jordan Crook (Partner).
Is Betaworks Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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