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Vinny Smith

Vinny Smith

Partner atToba CapitalNewport Beach
LinkedIn Toba Capital websiteFirm profile

Vinny Smith founded Toba Capital and previously served as Chairman and CEO of Quest Software. He is the sole limited partner of Toba Capital.

What Vinny can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
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.

Career

  1. Quest Software · Chairman and CEO
  2. Toba Capital · Founder & Limited Partner
    Now
  3. Quest Software · CEO
    1997-2012

Companies founded

Toba CapitalTeach a Man to Fish Foundation

Investments named in public bios

AlteryxSecureAuthNextVRSynoptekHappy MoneyTebra Technologies

Focus

techearly-stage investment

Also at Toba Capital

Brinkley Morse
Brinkley MorsePartner and Co-Founder
Wilder Ramsey
Wilder RamseyPartner and Co-Founder
Rajan Aggarwal
Rajan AggarwalPartner

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Blake PattonFounder & Managing Partner, Tech Square Ventures
Bryan Rosenblatt
Bryan RosenblattPartner, Craft Ventures
Jinlin WangPartner, Foothill Ventures

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Questions

Who is Vinny Smith?

Vinny Smith founded Toba Capital and previously served as Chairman and CEO of Quest Software. He is the sole limited partner of Toba Capital.

How much does Vinny Smith invest?

Toba Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Vinny Smith?

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

What did Vinny Smith do before Toba Capital?

Chairman and CEO at Quest Software; CEO at Quest Software.

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