JASON LEMPKIN

Jason Lempkin is a highly respected figure in the venture capital and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ecosystems, serving as a General Partner at SaaStr Fund. In this pivotal role, he leverages his profound understanding of the SaaS landscape to identify and invest in promising early-stage B2B technology companies. SaaStr Fund, an extension of the globally recognized SaaStr community and conference series, is uniquely positioned to support its portfolio companies with not just capital, but also unparalleled access to industry insights, mentorship, and a vast network of founders and executives.

Lempkin's investment focus areas are deeply rooted in his entrepreneurial journey and expertise. He primarily targets early-stage SaaS companies, particularly those developing innovative solutions for the enterprise market. His interest spans various sub-sectors within B2B software, including sales and marketing automation, customer success platforms, developer tools, and vertical-specific SaaS applications. He looks for strong product-market fit, scalable business models, and visionary founding teams with a clear path to significant growth. His approach is hands-on, often working closely with founders to navigate challenges and accelerate their trajectory.

Before his venture capital career, Jason Lempkin established himself as a successful SaaS entrepreneur. He founded EchoSign, an e-signature company that revolutionized how businesses manage agreements. EchoSign's success led to its acquisition by Adobe in 2011, where Lempkin continued to play a crucial role in integrating and scaling the product within Adobe's enterprise offerings. This firsthand experience of building, scaling, and exiting a SaaS company provides him with invaluable perspective, making him a trusted advisor to the startups he backs.

Beyond his investment activities, Jason Lempkin is perhaps best known as the founder of SaaStr. What began as a blog sharing his insights on SaaS growth evolved into the world's largest community for SaaS founders, executives, and investors. SaaStr hosts major annual conferences, including SaaStr Annual and SaaStr Europa, which attract tens of thousands of attendees and feature leading voices in the industry. Through SaaStr, Lempkin has cultivated an ecosystem that fosters learning, networking, and collaboration, directly benefiting the companies within SaaStr Fund's portfolio.

While specific notable investments are often confidential or evolve rapidly in early-stage VC, SaaStr Fund's strategy, guided by Lempkin, is to back companies that can become category leaders. His reputation for identifying disruptive technologies and his ability to provide strategic guidance on scaling revenue and building effective teams make him a highly sought-after investor. Companies backed by SaaStr Fund benefit from Lempkin's deep operational knowledge, his extensive network, and the powerful platform that the SaaStr community provides for visibility and growth. His commitment to the SaaS ecosystem is evident in every aspect of his work, from his investments to his prolific content creation and community building.