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Graham Stoddard

Graham Stoddard

Investor atExceptional CapitalSt. Louis, Missouri
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Graham Stoddard is an investor at Exceptional Capital, which invests at pre-seed, seed in enterprise software, with checks of $250K to $1M.

What Graham can write

Writes checks of$250K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Exceptional Capital writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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

Career

  1. Lewis & Clark AgriFood
  2. BIP Ventures
  3. Exceptional Capital · investor
    Now
  4. Lewis & Clark AgriFood · investor
  5. BIP Ventures · investor

Education

Morehouse College

Before you pitch

Exceptional Capital does not invest inBiotech, Consumer Packaged Goods

Also at Exceptional Capital

Marell Evans
Marell EvansFounder + Partner
Andrew Van Nest
Andrew Van NestPartner

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Alex Tellez
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Adam StollPartner, Co-Founder, Rogue Women’s Fund

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One email when Graham's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Graham Stoddard?

Graham Stoddard is an investor at Exceptional Capital, which invests at pre-seed, seed in enterprise software, with checks of $250K to $1M.

How much does Graham Stoddard invest?

Graham Stoddard invests through Exceptional Capital, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Graham Stoddard?

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

What did Graham Stoddard do before Exceptional Capital?

Lewis & Clark AgriFood; BIP Ventures; investor at Lewis & Clark AgriFood; investor at BIP Ventures.

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