Elizabeth Spears

General Partner atSum VenturesSeattle

Elizabeth Spears is a Managing Partner at Sum Ventures and a co-founder of Tensa Sports. She has experience as a product leader focusing on technical productization.

What Elizabeth can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Sum Ventures · Advisor
    Now
  2. Sum Ventures · Managing Partner
    Now
  3. Tensa Sports · Co-Founder

Companies founded

Tensa Sports

Investments named in public bios

BriusPlantSwitchIrrigreen

Focus

FintechProptechAIClimateHealth

Education

UCLA

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Who is Elizabeth Spears?

Elizabeth Spears is a Managing Partner at Sum Ventures and a co-founder of Tensa Sports. She has experience as a product leader focusing on technical productization.

How much does Elizabeth Spears invest?

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

How do I pitch Elizabeth Spears?

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

What did Elizabeth Spears do before Sum Ventures?

Co-Founder at Tensa Sports.

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