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DBL Partners

DBL Partners, based in California, is a generalist investor backing companies like Tesla and SpaceX, with no specified stage or check size.

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Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at DBL Partners

5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Ira EhrenpreisFounder and Managing PartnerHe has held leadership roles in several venture capital organizations and serves on the board of Tesla Motors.
Nancy PfundFounder and Managing PartnerShe has held roles at JPMorgan and Hambrecht & Quist, and serves on multiple boards.
Jake HarrisPartnerHe previously worked at Contrary Capital and Plan International, and holds degrees from Vassar College and Yale School of Management.
Mark PerutzPartnerHe has held roles at Robertson Stephens, Interwoven, Tower Group, and Accenture, and holds degrees from MIT.
Vincent CarusoPrincipalInvests in companies with commercial and impact potential.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

TeslaSpaceXxAIThe Boring CompanyPlanet LabsMapboxAndelaThe RealRealMenlo MicroFarmers Business Network

In their words

DBL Partners — Impact Venture Capital InvestorsDBL Invests in companies that can deliver top-tier venture capital returns and enable social, environmental, and economic benefits. In fact, we believe healthy financial www.dbl.vc
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What stage does DBL Partners invest in?

DBL Partners has not reported an entry stage.

How much does DBL Partners invest?

DBL Partners has not reported a check size.

Does DBL Partners lead rounds?

DBL Partners has not reported a lead preference.

Who are the partners at DBL Partners?

Ira Ehrenpreis (Founder and Managing Partner), Nancy Pfund (Founder and Managing Partner), Jake Harris (Partner), Mark Perutz (Partner).

Is DBL Partners active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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