John Dougery, Inventus Capital Partners

John Dougery is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Inventus Capital Partners. See sector focus and contact routes.

About John Dougery

John Dougery is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Inventus Capital Partners, a San Mateo-based venture firm he launched in 2005 to lead seed investments when few others focused on that stage. With over two decades as an early-stage Silicon Valley investor since 1997, he backs founders pursuing the lean startup model with access to global talent and markets. His investment thesis targets seed to Series A stages in enterprise software, SaaS, AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-border US-India technology startups. Typical check sizes range from $250,000 to $2.0 million, and Dougery frequently acts as the lead partner, having led 18 deals. Notable portfolio companies include Credit Sesame, Activity Hero, FarFaria, and Motivo.ai, with his firm overseeing eight liquidity events including two IPOs. A distinctive point of view is his early focus on seed-stage investing in a market that previously overlooked it, complemented by board roles at companies like Resilinc and SysCloud that reflect his expertise in cybersecurity and AI.

John Dougery at a glance

Role
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Organization
Inventus Capital Partners
Location
San Mateo, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Software

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John Dougery is based in San Mateo, CA.

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