Martin Tobias, Incisive Ventures

Martin Tobias is the founder and Managing Partner of Incisive Ventures. See contact routes.

About Martin Tobias

Martin Tobias is the founder and Managing Partner of Incisive Ventures, a Seattle-based pre-seed venture capital firm he launched in 2020 after decades as a serial entrepreneur and angel investor in over 250 companies. His investment thesis targets early-stage B2B software companies that “reduce friction at scale,” with a focus on sectors like fintech, supply chain, vertical SaaS, and health tech, primarily in the U.S. but open to global deals. Incisive typically writes average checks of $250,000 (ranging $100,000–$500,000) into $500K–$2M rounds and is comfortable either leading or co-investing. Notable portfolio companies include Grw AI, a sales coaching platform, and Civic IQ, which analyzes government records, with the fund having made 16 investments so far. Tobias distinguishes himself by framing his strategy around seven “meta themes” and a screening process designed to spot outlier founders, drawing inspiration from frictionless pioneers like Amazon and Uber. He has also shared his views publicly through podcast episodes and interviews, emphasizing his operator background—including two IPOs and $500M+ raised—as central to his investor lens [

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Role
Managing Director
Organization
Incisive Ventures
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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