JEREMY KAUFMANN

Jeremy Kaufmann stands as a distinguished Partner at Scale Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm renowned for its strategic investments in B2B software companies. In his role, Jeremy is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and nurturing the next generation of enterprise technology leaders. His investment thesis centers on early-stage B2B SaaS, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications for business, and developer tools, areas where he sees immense potential for disruption and value creation.

Kaufmann's approach to venture capital is deeply informed by his rich and diverse career background. Before joining Scale Venture Partners, he honed his expertise through significant roles that span both operational leadership and investment. Notably, Jeremy was a founder and CEO of AppNexus, a pioneering ad tech company that built a leading independent ad serving and programmatic platform, eventually acquired by AT&T. This entrepreneurial journey provided him with invaluable first-hand experience in building and scaling a technology company from the ground up, navigating market challenges, and achieving successful exits.

Prior to his entrepreneurial success, Jeremy also held key positions at prominent investment firms, including Insight Partners, where he gained extensive experience in growth equity investments across various software sectors. His career trajectory also includes a strong foundation in product management and engineering, giving him a unique, hands-on understanding of technology development and market fit. This blend of operational, product, and investment experience equips him with a comprehensive perspective, enabling him to provide strategic guidance that goes beyond capital.

At Scale Venture Partners, Jeremy leverages this multifaceted expertise to partner with visionary founders. He is known for his ability to identify companies with strong product-market fit, scalable business models, and disruptive technologies. His contributions help Scale Venture Partners continue its legacy of backing successful companies that redefine their respective industries. Through mentorship, strategic advice, and access to Scale's extensive network, Jeremy helps portfolio companies accelerate their growth, overcome operational hurdles, and achieve their full market potential, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in the venture capital ecosystem.