Anthem Ventures Partners — Anthem Venture Partners is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 by William Woodward. See contact routes.
Anthem Venture Partners is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 by William Woodward that specializes in early-stage Series A and B technology investments. The firm targets under-the-radar opportunities primarily in Southern California and the wider US market, with key sectors including fintech, gaming, semiconductors, and biotech. Anthem typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million and prefers to lead or co-lead investments while securing board seats to maintain an active, hands-on role. Notable portfolio companies include Chime, which achieved a 2025 IPO, Scopely, acquired for $4.9 billion, as well as indie Semiconductor and Surf Air. The firm’s distinctive philosophy centers on building deep founder relationships and providing patient capital to support entrepreneurs through challenges rather than chasing crowded market trends. Anthem positions itself as the first institutional investor in many companies, emphasizing operational guidance alongside capital to help distinctive entrepreneurs build world-class businesses.
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