Tal Jacobson

Tal Jacobson is a Partner at Initialized Capital based in San Francisco, California, where he invests in seed and early-stage technology companies globally. Before joining Initialized, he served as a partner at Y Combinator from 2015 to 2019, sourcing and supporting startups alongside figures like Garry Tan and Alexis Ohanian. His earlier career includes investment roles at True Ventures and entrepreneurial ventures, following his graduation from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering. Jacobson has backed over 50 companies at Initialized, participating in notable portfolio exits such as the 2021 Coinbase IPO, and recently led a 2024 seed investment in the AI infrastructure startup Replicate. He currently focuses his investments on artificial intelligence, developer tools, and enterprise software, acting as a key partner for Initialized Capital's upcoming $150 million fund.