Javelin Venture Partners

Javelin Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, focused on seed and early Series A investments in software-enabled technology companies exhibiting high growth potential and capital-efficient business models. Co-founded by Jed Katz and Noah Doyle, both former entrepreneurs and operators, the firm targets companies in AI, SaaS, marketplaces, consumer internet, fintech, proptech, and digital media, with typical initial check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $4 million. Javelin has raised over $600 million under management across five funds, with its most recent Fund V totaling $125 million targeting approximately 20 to 25 companies. The firm has made over 182 investments with 69 exits, and its portfolio includes notable companies such as MasterClass, Thumbtack, SmartAsset, and Niantic. Javelin was ranked among America's Top Venture Capital Firms by TIME Magazine in 2025.