Jacob Schpok Overview
- Firm
- Elevate Ventures
- Primary Position
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Partner, Head of...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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1
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Jacob Schpok General Information
Biography
Mr. Jacob Schpok serves as Partner, Head of Platform at Elevate Ventures. He manages the Platform team and spearheads the programs and investments that support Indiana entrepreneurs in the angel, pre-seed, and seed stages. Before joining Elevate, he co-founded two startups in the SaaS and logistics industries and worked in a senior leadership role for a telecommunications startup in Indianapolis. He also has an extensive background in state government, where he served as the State Director of the Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Contact Information
Address
- 1 Virginia Avenue
- Suite 200
- Indianapolis, IN 46204
- United States
Jacob Schpok Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Ventures | Investor | Partner, Head of Platform | Indianapolis, IN | Venture Capital |
Jacob Schpok Board Seats (1)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Perceivant | Educational Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Indianapolis, IN |
Jacob Schpok Lead Partner on Deals (18)
Jacob Schpok has been the lead partner on 18 deals. Their latest deal was with Edge Sound Research, a other hardware company. The deal was made for on 17-Dec-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Edge Sound Research | 17-Dec-2024 | Early Stage VC | Completed | Other Hardware | Riverside, CA | |
| Covert Defenses | 06-Sep-2023 | Completed | Network Management Software | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Skyepack | 18-Apr-2022 | Completed | Educational Software | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Invoke Learning | 03-Sep-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Brownsburg, IN | ||
| Ateios Systems | 17-Oct-2020 | Completed | Electrical Equipment | Newberry, IN | ||
| SpeechVive | 15-Jul-2020 | Completed | Therapeutic Devices | Lafayette, IN | ||
| Amplified Sciences | 25-Jun-2020 | Completed | Diagnostic Equipment | West Lafayatte, IN | ||
| ConverSight | 16-Jun-2020 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| RightFit Analytics | 05-Feb-2020 | Seed Round | Completed | Other Healthcare Technology Systems | West Lafayette, IN | |
| Jewelr | 01-Jan-2020 | Seed Round | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Zionsville, IN |
Jacob Schpok Network (109)
Board Members (6)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Brian Modiano | Perceivant | Self | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Kyle Williams | Perceivant | Bootstrap Venture Partners | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Perceivant | Perceivant | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Perceivant | Bootstrap Venture Partners | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Perceivant | Self | Indianapolis, IN |
Portfolio Executives (77)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Davis | Edge Sound Research | Advisor | 17-Dec-2024 | Riverside, CA |
| Ethan Castro Ph.D | Edge Sound Research | Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | 17-Dec-2024 | Riverside, CA |
| Edge Sound Research | Chief Financial Officer | 17-Dec-2024 | Riverside, CA | |
| Edge Sound Research | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 17-Dec-2024 | Riverside, CA | |
| Edge Sound Research | Advisor | 17-Dec-2024 | Riverside, CA |
Fund Team Members (26)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Day | Elevate Ventures | Elevate Ventures Growth Fund | Indianapolis, IN |
| Mitchell Roob Jr. | Indiana Economic Development Corporation | Indiana Angel Network Fund | Indianapolis, IN |
| Elevate Ventures | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Elevate Ventures | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Elevate Ventures | Indianapolis, IN |
Jacob Schpok Affiliated Funds (4)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Ventures Indiana Pre-Seed Fund | Indiana Economic Development Corporation | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Open | |||||
| Elevate Ventures Growth Fund | Elevate Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Open | |||||
| Indiana Angel Network Fund | Indiana Economic Development Corporation | Venture - General | Closed | 2012 | ||||
| Indiana Angel Network Fund II | Elevate Ventures | Venture - General | Closed | 2020 |
Jacob Schpok Advisory Roles (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Preventia | Company | Advisor | Indianapolis, IN | Clinics/Outpatient Services |
Jacob Schpok FAQs
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Who is Jacob Schpok?
Mr. Jacob Schpok serves as Partner, Head of Platform at Elevate Ventures.
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How much does Jacob Schpok typically invest?
Jacob Schpok's median deal size is .
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What is Jacob Schpok’s main position?
Jacob Schpok’s primary position is Partner, Head of Platform.
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What are the contact details for Jacob Schpok?
Jacob Schpok’s email address is js and his phone number is +1 (317) .
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How many active board seats does Jacob Schpok hold?
Jacob Schpok holds a board seat in Perceivant.
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