Peter Bell is Chairman of Palo Alto-based BCSV and focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to build companies of consequence.

What Peter can write

Writes checks of$25K to $100K
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

SSC Venture Partners writes $25K to $100K checks, larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: SSC Venture Partners.

Career

  1. BCSV · Chairman
  2. SSC Venture Partners · General Partner
    Now

Focus

entrepreneursbuilding companies

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Questions

Who is Peter Bell?

Peter Bell is Chairman of Palo Alto-based BCSV and focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to build companies of consequence.

How much does Peter Bell invest?

Peter Bell invests through SSC Venture Partners, which writes checks of $25K to $100K at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Peter Bell?

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

What did Peter Bell do before SSC Venture Partners?

Chairman at BCSV.

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