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The General Partnership

The General Partnership, based in California, backs generalist startups from Pre-Seed to Series B, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $1 million to over $30 million.

WebsitePortfolioTeam page
Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at The General Partnership

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

Daniel PortilloCo-FounderHe has experience in recruiting and talent functions across government, venture capital, and technology organizations.
Phin BarnesCo-FounderHe previously worked as a partner at First Round and a creative director at AND1.
Anthony KlinePartner, InvestmentsHe previously held talent and recruiting leadership roles at Stripe, AppDirect, and Riviera Partners.
Ben CmejlaPartner, InvestmentsHe previously held roles at First Round and Asia Pacific Land.
Graham CarneyInvestor, InvestmentsFocus: enterprise software from seed to growth.

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Writes $1M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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

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In their words

The General Partnership | The General PartnershipWe believe the notion of partnership in venture capital should be defined by the work we do together.www.thegp.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Pre-seed investors in California434Series B investors in California233

Questions

What stage does The General Partnership invest in?

The General Partnership reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does The General Partnership invest?

The General Partnership reports checks of $1M to $30M+.

Does The General Partnership lead rounds?

Yes. The General Partnership says it can lead.

Who are the partners at The General Partnership?

Daniel Portillo (Co-Founder), Phin Barnes (Co-Founder), Anthony Kline (Partner, Investments), Ben Cmejla (Partner, Investments).

Is The General Partnership active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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