Jabbok Schlacks

General Partner atScaleColumbia

Jabbok Schlacks is a serial entrepreneur from Missouri. He is the co-founder and CEO of EquipmentShare and a co-founder and partner at Scale.

What Jabbok can write

Writes checks of$25K to $250K
Comes in atPre-seedMostly follows a lead
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Scale writes $25K to $250K checks, larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Scale.

Career

  1. EquipmentShare · Co-Founder & CEO
  2. Scale · Co-Founder, Partner
    Now

Companies founded

EquipmentShare

Focus

construction

Also at Scale

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Questions

Who is Jabbok Schlacks?

Jabbok Schlacks is a serial entrepreneur from Missouri. He is the co-founder and CEO of EquipmentShare and a co-founder and partner at Scale.

How much does Jabbok Schlacks invest?

Jabbok Schlacks invests through Scale, which writes checks of $25K to $250K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Jabbok Schlacks?

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

What did Jabbok Schlacks do before Scale?

Co-Founder & CEO at EquipmentShare.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Is this you? Ask for a correction.