Ben Jacobs

Ben Jacobs

Partner atDigitalis VenturesNew York, NY

Ben Jacobs is a Partner at Digitalis Ventures. He founded Whistle and Modern Animal, and serves on the board of PetSmart Charities.

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Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ALead preference not reported
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Career

  1. Bain & Company · management consultant
  2. DCM Ventures · EIR and investor
  3. Digitalis Ventures · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

WhistleModern AnimalCompanion FundLeap Venture Studio

Investments named in public bios

WhistleModern Animal

Focus

pet careveterinary careanimal welfaretechnologyprivate equityconsumer goods

Education

Yale University, B.A. and M.A.

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Who is Ben Jacobs?

Ben Jacobs is a Partner at Digitalis Ventures. He founded Whistle and Modern Animal, and serves on the board of PetSmart Charities.

How much does Ben Jacobs invest?

Digitalis Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

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What did Ben Jacobs do before Digitalis Ventures?

management consultant at Bain & Company; EIR and investor at DCM Ventures.

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