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Telescope Partners

Telescope Partners, based in California, backs enterprise software startups at Series A and Series B, can lead rounds with checks from $3 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$3M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software
Latest fund$296.8M$296.8M reported gross assets (Fund III)
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Telescope Partners

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

Mickey Arabelovic
Mickey ArabelovicFounderHe also worked in investment banking and holds a finance degree from the University of Michigan.
Nicole Naidoo
Nicole NaidooPartnerShe previously held roles at Nexus, Mainsail Partners, and Raymond James, and holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Chris Gaertner
Chris GaertnerPrincipalHe previously worked at OpenView, Omega Venture Partners, and GI Partners, and holds a BA and MBA from Stanford.
Zack Bahm
Zack BahmPrincipalHe holds a B.S. from Columbia University and is from Pittsburgh.
Bhargav Mallidi
Bhargav MallidiAssociateFocus: software businesses.
Calvin Koo
Calvin KooAssociateHe previously worked at Sunstone Partners and AlphaSights, and graduated from Claremont McKenna College.
Claire Owens
Claire OwensAssociateShe previously worked at Five Elms Capital and Golden Section Venture Capital, supporting SaaS, marketplace, and AI investments.

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Writes $3M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.

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

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

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In their words

Home - TelescopeWe are a thesis-driven, early growth investor for exceptional entrepreneurs building enterprise software companies.www.telescopepartners.com
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On these lists

Series A enterprise software investors in California64Series B enterprise software investors in California35Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Series B investors in California233Series A enterprise software investors152Series B enterprise software investors82

Questions

What stage does Telescope Partners invest in?

Telescope Partners reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Telescope Partners invest?

Telescope Partners reports checks of $3M to $10M.

Does Telescope Partners lead rounds?

Yes. Telescope Partners says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Telescope Partners?

Mickey Arabelovic (Founder), Nicole Naidoo (Partner).

Is Telescope Partners active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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