Sam Smith-Eppsteiner

Partner atInnovation EndeavorsFirm active Sep 28San Francisco

Sam Smith-Eppsteiner is a Partner at Innovation Endeavors. She focuses on machine learning and climate adaptation, investing in robotics and infrastructure companies.

What Sam can write

Writes checks of$1M to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Innovation Endeavors writes $1M to $10M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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Investments named in public bios

CanvasVicarious SurgicalPlentyFabricCitrineClearMetal

Focus

machine learningclimate adaptationroboticsconstructionsurgical

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Who is Sam Smith-Eppsteiner?

Sam Smith-Eppsteiner is a Partner at Innovation Endeavors. She focuses on machine learning and climate adaptation, investing in robotics and infrastructure companies.

How much does Sam Smith-Eppsteiner invest?

Sam Smith-Eppsteiner invests through Innovation Endeavors, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Sam Smith-Eppsteiner?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Sam in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Innovation Endeavors backed works better.

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