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Skybound Ventures

VC
Los Angeles, CAWebsite
How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Seed, Series A

Check Size

$500K – $5.0M

Portfolio

2+ companies

Team

7 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Focuses on storytelling-first companies creating innovative IP in television, video games, and digital entertainment.

Meet the Team

IH

Ian Howe

Managing Partner

General management
Entertainment ventures
DA

David Alpert

Founder & CEO

Entertainment
TV & Film
IP Franchises
RK

Robert Kirkman

Co-Chairman / Co-Founder / Creator

Comics
Story IP
Creator-led Content
JG

Jon Goldman

Co-Chairman

Gaming-venture capital
Corporate development
DM

Dan Murray

Managing Partner, Interactive Games

Video Games
Interactive IP
Publishing
RJ

Rick Jacobs

Managing Partner, Linear Content

TV / Linear Programming
Content development
SF

Sean Faden

Partner

Media
Franchise IP

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
AI / ML

Does Not Invest In

Hardware

Portfolio Companies (2)

Other

TO

TopFloorTV

Creator Economy & Streaming
AD

Adaptable IP

Franchise Development
How to pitch Skybound Ventures
  • Raising at Seed, Series A? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Other, AI / ML — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $500K – $5.0M check.
  • cold outreach ok
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Ian Howe, Managing Partner.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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