Brian Lobdell is a Partner at Lead Edge Capital, focusing on growth stage technology investments. He joined in 2017 and is based in London.

What Brian can write

Writes checks of$30M and up
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Lead Edge Capital writes $30M and up checks, larger than 99% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Lead Edge Capital.

Career

  1. JMI Equity · investment team
  2. Lead Edge Capital · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

Arrive LogisticsGlobalVetLINKHakkodaHelp ScoutHolistiplanLean SolutionsLevel AccessLiveView TechnologiesSafeSendWise

Focus

growth stage technologyenterprise softwareinvestmentsourcingdiligence

Education

Amherst College, B.A. in Psychology

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Who is Brian Lobdell?

Brian Lobdell is a Partner at Lead Edge Capital, focusing on growth stage technology investments. He joined in 2017 and is based in London.

How much does Brian Lobdell invest?

Brian Lobdell invests through Lead Edge Capital, which writes checks of $30M and up at series b.

How do I pitch Brian Lobdell?

A warm intro from a founder Lead Edge Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Brian Lobdell do before Lead Edge Capital?

investment team at JMI Equity.

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