Sara Eshelman

Sara Eshelman

General Partner atSpero VenturesFirm active Sep 29California

Sara Eshelman is a General Partner at Spero Ventures, focusing on technology that solves real problems for people and the planet by starting with problems and seeking founders.

What Sara can write

Writes checks of$1M to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Spero Ventures writes $1M to $10M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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technologyproblem-solvingpeopleplanethealthventure capital

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Who is Sara Eshelman?

Sara Eshelman is a General Partner at Spero Ventures, focusing on technology that solves real problems for people and the planet by starting with problems and seeking founders.

How much does Sara Eshelman invest?

Sara Eshelman invests through Spero Ventures, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Sara Eshelman?

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

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