California

Penny Jar Capital

Penny Jar Capital, based in California, backs Seed-stage generalist startups, can lead rounds with checks from $100k to $10M, and counts HiveWatch and Syndio among its investments.

Entry stageSeed
Check size$100K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$51 (2026)$51 million+ raised for Fund II (2026)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Penny Jar Capital

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $100K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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

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Notable investments

HiveWatchSyndioPraxis LabsrePurpose GlobalLocal Kitchens

In their words

Home | Penny Jar CapitalPenny Jar is an early-stage VC firm anchored by Stephen Curry, investing in exceptional founders & industry-defining tech companies.www.pennyjar.com
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What stage does Penny Jar Capital invest in?

Penny Jar Capital reports entry at seed.

How much does Penny Jar Capital invest?

Penny Jar Capital reports checks of $100K to $10M.

Does Penny Jar Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Penny Jar Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Penny Jar Capital?

Bryant Barr (Founding Partner), Rich Scudellari (Founding Partner).

Is Penny Jar Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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