Peter Goldberg, PLG Ventures

Peter Goldberg is the founder and partner of PLG Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm he launched. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Peter Goldberg

Peter Goldberg is the founder and partner of PLG Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm he launched in 2015 after serving as president and CEO of AmTrust Bank, the largest privately held bank in the US at the time. His investment thesis targets pre-seed and seed-stage technology-enabled startups, with a primary focus on the Southern California ecosystem and sectors including software, SaaS, consumer products, and fintech. Goldberg typically writes initial checks of up to $250,000 and follows on with winners, with his largest positions reaching around $1 million. Notable portfolio companies include AvantStay, a vacation rental booking platform; Hum Capital, a startup fundraising platform; and Measurabl, a SaaS sustainability data provider. A distinctive point of view in his approach is his hands-on mentorship focused on organizational behavior and leadership development, drawing directly from his executive banking background. He is known for investing at very early stages, including pre-product and pre-revenue companies, to help founders build strong cultural and operational foundations.

Peter Goldberg at a glance

Role
Founder & Partner
Organization
PLG Ventures
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, Software, E-Commerce, Health Care, FinTech, SaaS
Stages
Pre Seed, Seed

Frequently asked about Peter Goldberg

What does Peter Goldberg invest in?
Peter Goldberg at PLG Ventures (Santa Monica, CA) — sector focus: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, Software, E-Commerce, Health Care, FinTech, SaaS, Food and Beverage, Enterprise Software, Local Business, Early S…; stage focus: Pre Seed, Seed.
How do I contact Peter Goldberg?
Peter Goldberg's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Peter Goldberg based?
Peter Goldberg is based in Santa Monica, CA.

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