John McPheters, SM Ventures

John McPheters is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SMVentures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About John McPheters

John McPheters is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SMVentures, a New York-based family office established in 2012 that he runs alongside Jed Stiller. The firm invests in category-defining brands and disruptive technologies across e-commerce, direct-to-consumer CPG, technology, and healthcare solutions, targeting pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. SMVentures typically backs founders with game-changing ideas, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly disclosed. Notable portfolio companies include Redesign Health, Empower, and AG1 (formerly Drink AG1). McPheters is also a seasoned entrepreneur who co-founded and served as former Co-CEO of Stadium Goods, a premium sneaker and apparel resale marketplace launched in 2015. No distinctive public writing or unique investment point of view beyond the firm’s general focus on disruptive innovation is documented in available sources.

John McPheters at a glance

Role
Co-Founder & Partner
Organization
SM Ventures
Location
New York, NY
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Early Stage VC, Seed Round

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John McPheters at SM Ventures (New York, NY) — sector focus: Early Stage VC, Seed Round.
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Where is John McPheters based?
John McPheters is based in New York, NY.

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