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Telescope Partners

1 Letterman Dr, Bldg C, Ste CM-500, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States

Overview

Growth equity firm investing in sustainable technology businesses.

Founded

2015

Deals ยท 12mo

1

Links

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Stage focus

Series A

Geographic focus

Singapore
United States

Sector focus

Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

14rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Buildcheck
Sep 2026Led
$12 MSeries A
Canid
Jun 2025Led
$10 MSeries A
Fundraise Up
Jan 2025Participated
$70 MOther Equity
Fathom
Sep 2024Led
$17 MSeries A
Stay Ai
Jul 2023Led
$15 MSeries A
Beaconstac - QR code generator
Jan 2023Led
$25 MSeries A
Measured
May 2022Led
$21 MOther Equity
MedTrainer
Apr 2022Participated
$43 MSeries B
Cascade Strategy
Mar 2022Led
$29 MSeries A
Engine
Dec 2021Led
$65 MSeries B
Bravely
Aug 2021Led
$15 MSeries A
Brightfield
Oct 2019Participated
$53 MSeries A
Buildcheck
Sep 2026Led
$12 MSeries A
Canid
Jun 2025Led
$10 MSeries A
Fundraise Up
Jan 2025Participated
$70 MOther Equity
Fathom
Sep 2024Led
$17 MSeries A
Stay Ai
Jul 2023Led
$15 MSeries A
Beaconstac - QR code generator
Jan 2023Led
$25 MSeries A
Measured
May 2022Led
$21 MOther Equity
MedTrainer
Apr 2022Participated
$43 MSeries B
Cascade Strategy
Mar 2022Led
$29 MSeries A
Engine
Dec 2021Led
$65 MSeries B
Bravely
Aug 2021Led
$15 MSeries A
Brightfield
Oct 2019Participated
$53 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

Telescope Partners: 14 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Telescope Partners: 14 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A81
Series B11
Other Equity21

Monthly Deal Activity

Telescope Partners: 14 deals are recorded across 100 months.All available history.
Telescope Partners: 14 deals are recorded across 100 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Dec '180
Jan '190
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Sector Breakdown

Telescope Partners: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (8 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Telescope Partners: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (8 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software8
Networks, Cloud & Communication5
Data, Analytics & IT3
Health & Life Sciences3
AI & Machine Learning3
Professional Services3
Travel & Hospitality2
Media & Entertainment2
Education & Workforce1
Government & Defense1
Real Estate & Construction1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Marketing & Advertising1
Fintech1

Deal Size Distribution

Telescope Partners: 14 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Telescope Partners: 14 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M0
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M7
$25M-$50M3
$50M-$100M3
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Telescope Partners: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Telescope Partners: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States11
Australia1
Singapore1
100171
Telescope Partners: 20 co-investors are shown, with RiverPark Ventures sharing 2 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Telescope Partners: 20 co-investors are shown, with RiverPark Ventures sharing 2 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
RiverPark Ventures2
Accel1
Blackstone1
Bling Capital1
Boulder Food Group1
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures1
Capital One Ventures1
Carthona Capital1
Cascade Seed Fund1
Correlation Ventures1
CrunchFund1
Five V Capital1
FJ Labs1
Flyover Capital1
Maryland Venture Fund1
MissionOG1
Primary Ventures1
Salt Ventures1
Sapphire Ventures1
SeedtoB Capital1

Investment Strategy

Telescope Partners: Led accounts for 79% and participating for 21% of round participation.All available history.
Telescope Partners: Led accounts for 79% and participating for 21% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led1179%
Participating321%
Telescope Partners: Single-lead accounts for 91% and co-led for 9% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Telescope Partners: Single-lead accounts for 91% and co-led for 9% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead1091%
Co-led19%

Team

Amit Parekh

Principal

Chris Gaertner
Evan O'Brien

Associate/Investor

Martha Teka

Associate/Investor

Mickey Arabelovic

Founder and Managing Member

Nicole Naidoo

Principal

Tony Di Bona

CFO

Zack Bahm

Associate/Investor