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Rich Scudellari

Rich Scudellari

Founding Partner atPenny Jar CapitalCalifornia
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Rich Scudellari is a Founding Partner at Penny Jar Capital GP LLC. He works with founders to accelerate growth and build companies.

What Rich can write

Writes checks of$100K to $10M
Comes in atSeedCan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Penny Jar Capital writes $100K to $10M checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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

Career

  1. Penny Jar Capital GP LLC · Founding Partner
  2. Penny Jar Capital · Founding Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Penny Jar Capital

Also at Penny Jar Capital

Bryant Barr
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Questions

Who is Rich Scudellari?

Rich Scudellari is a Founding Partner at Penny Jar Capital GP LLC. He works with founders to accelerate growth and build companies.

How much does Rich Scudellari invest?

Rich Scudellari invests through Penny Jar Capital, which writes checks of $100K to $10M at seed.

How do I pitch Rich Scudellari?

A warm intro from a founder Penny Jar Capital backed works best.

What did Rich Scudellari do before Penny Jar Capital?

Founding Partner at Penny Jar Capital GP LLC.

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