Neal Strickberger

Neal Strickberger is a prominent figure in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, currently serving as a General Partner at Seed Milestone Fund. Based in San Francisco, California, Strickberger brings a wealth of experience as both an investor and operator to his role.12

Investment Focus

Strickberger's investment interests primarily lie in:

• Manufacturing and production
• Supply chain
• Energy innovations

He particularly focuses on technologies that have a direct impact on the multi-trillion dollar production economy.1

Investment Strategy

As a Managing Partner, Strickberger typically invests in the following range:

• Investment range: $250K - $2.0M
• Sweet spot: $1.3M

His investment portfolio includes both pre-seed and seed-stage startups across various sectors such as AutoTech, EnergyTech, Logistics, IoT, Security, and Enterprise SaaS.1

Notable Investments

Some of Strickberger's recorded investments include:

• The Exclosure (Pre-Seed, Jan 2022)
• Aphrodite (Pre-Seed, Dec 2020)
• Linqto (Seed, May 2016)
• Savara (Series B, Jul 2012)

Professional Background

Prior to his role at Seed Milestone Fund, Strickberger gained valuable experience as:

• VP of Operations/MIS at Ebrary, which was later acquired by ProQuest3
• A member of a development group, where he was known for his sharp intellect, positive attitude, and willingness to go the extra mile2

Personal Interests

Strickberger describes himself as a VC, operator, motorcyclist, and "thrower of photon beams." His professional motto is "Connecting strategy to tactics, fantasy to reality," which reflects his hands-on approach to venture capital and startup operations.1