Scrum Ventures
VC Fund
San Francisco, United States
Scrum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with a powerful network in Asia. From our base in Silicon Valley, they seek to invest in entrepreneurs who are innovating in a variety of sectors. They are uniquely positioned to help portfolio companies looking to expand internationally accelerate their growth in Asia. Scrum Ventures typically invests between $100,000 to $1 million. Scrum Ventures recently launched Scrum Studios that include innovative corporations such as Panasonic, Nintendo, and Dentsu.
- Total investments:
- 150
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 3%
- Fund size:
- $68M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Scrum Ventures invests in
Stages Scrum Ventures invests in
Countries Scrum Ventures invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all 10 contacts → | |||
Round size
- Seed
- $1.1M–$6M
- Series A
- $6M–$31M
- Series B
- $4M–$28M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 20 (13%)
- Artificial Intelligence 18 (12%)
- Information Technology 14 (9%)
- Health Care 13 (9%)
- E-Commerce 11 (7%)
Stage
- Seed 63 (42%)
- Series A 29 (19%)
- Series B 11 (7%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 11 (7%)
- Funding Round 9 (6%)
Country
- United States 77 (51%)
- Japan 15 (10%)
- China 1 (1%)
- Israel 1 (1%)
- United Kingdom 1 (1%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Michael Proman
Managing Director
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Managing Director | Total investments: 4 | Find email | |
Akane Miura
VP of Marketing & Operations
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VP of Marketing & Operations | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Akash Bhat
Associate & Program Manager
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Associate & Program Manager | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Hitoshi Hokamura
Partner
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Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Jonathan Hua
Venture Partner
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Venture Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 10 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT Sports Data offers comprehensive solutions for modeling sports betting markets and provides an auto-manual trading platform for real-time betting data. The company focuses on developing a robust database and diverse league portfolio in alternative sports, which facilitates access for sports book operators. Through its innovative approach, ALTSports Data enhances the decision-making process for sales teams and sales development representatives by delivering accurate and timely information. The partnership with Formula 1 positions the company as a key player in the sports betting landscape, promoting engagement and growth in this sector. Overall, ALT Sports Data supports clients in navigating the complexities of sports betting with valuable insights and data-driven tools. | $5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Jun 23, 2026 | ||
| Sequential Skin and Sequential Bio fall under the umbrella of Sequential: The Skin Microbiome Testing Co™Awarded the title "Most Significant" Testing Solution in the Industry - (Cosmetics & Toiletries, 2022), Sequential Bio is the skin microbiome company of the industry that specializes in microbiome testing and claimssubstantiation for brands formulating products for skin, scalp, vagina/vulva and oral care. Sequential offers a full end-to-end platform from study design, recruitment and testing, to analysis, and support on formulation development and certification. And it’s all done in vivo!Sequential Skin on the other hand is revolutionising skin health with the world's first consumer skin microbiome test. Formed of an award-winning team with a mission to empower individuals to make better-informed decisions about their skin health. (www.sequentialskin.com)Sequential is the product of the team's combined expertise in epigenetics, genetics, and microbiome research. Supported by Innovate UK, Enterprise SG, A*STAR, Genome Institute of Singapore, IndieBio New York, SOSV, Metaplanet, Scrum Ventures, CSB, and is a resident company of Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS.Seen in Tatler, Cosmetic Designs, Tech Crunch, Genome Web, La Petite Journal, Global Wellness Summit, and Yahoo. | $3.5M / Seed / Mar 17, 2026 | ||
| Lume Health is a San Francisco–based healthtech startup developing the first wearable capable of tracking hormone fluctuations in real time through a sweat sensor. Designed for continuous, needle-free monitoring, Lume replaces outdated lab tests with instant, actionable insights on stress, sleep, and energy at the cellular level. Targetingbiohackers, athletes, and high-performing professionals, the device helps users understand and respond to their bodies’ hormonal shifts without waiting weeks for results. Early beta users report transformative benefits, from restored energy to improved well-being, positioning Lume as a potential game-changer in personalized health tracking. | $1.5M / Pre-Seed / Feb 27, 2026 | ||
| Apptronik develops humanoid robots designed to operate alongside human workers and assist with physical tasks. The company focuses on creating general-purpose robotic systems that combine hardware, software, and AI to perform activities such as material handling, case picking, palletizing, and machine tending in industrial and logisticsenvironments. Its flagship product, the Apollo humanoid, is engineered to navigate spaces built for people and interact with existing tools and infrastructure. Apptronik also integrates robotic solutions through service and ownership models to support operational workflows. The company partners with technology and industrial firms to advance robot capabilities and real-world deployment. | $520M / Series A / Feb 11, 2026 | ||
| Tradespace provides a software platform that supports the management of intellectual property throughout its lifecycle. It offers tools for capturing invention disclosures, assessing novelty, organizing patent filings, tracking portfolio details, and identifying opportunities for licensing or commercialization using integrated analytics. Theplatform includes automated workflows and AI-supported features that help users streamline disclosure review, coordinate filings, and maintain portfolio records. Tradespace also connects IP data with insights that assist in aligning intellectual property assets with strategic business considerations. Its services aim to support organizations in handling complex intellectual property processes with data-driven support. | $15M / Series A / Jan 26, 2026 | ||
| Campus Ink is a merch platform designed specifically for students and athletes. It is a licensed, open platform where college athletes can finally earn the money they deserve. | $3M / Seed / Jan 12, 2026 | ||
| 222 is a consumer marketplace facilitating chance social experiences at hyperlocal venues. | $10.1M / Series A / Dec 24, 2025 | ||
| Hedgehog Medtech is a medical firm focused on digital therapeutics (DTx). DTx is a pharmaceutically approved programmable medical device that assists patients' medical operations via smartphone apps. | Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 19, 2025 | ||
| Circulate is developing science-based therapeutics that expand your quality of life and healthy lifespan. | Seed / Dec 03, 2025 | ||
| Eztia Cold therapy wearables that provide on-the-go icing that is safe for both people and the environment. | $4.4M / Seed / Oct 09, 2025 | ||
| See all 150 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Scrum Ventures invest in?
Scrum Ventures invests primarily in Software, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 150 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Scrum Ventures invest in?
Scrum Ventures typically joins rounds of $1.1M–$6M at Seed, $6M–$31M at Series A and $4M–$28M at Series B. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Scrum Ventures's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Scrum Ventures took part in.
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Who are the partners at Scrum Ventures?
The team at Scrum Ventures includes Michael Proman (Managing Director), Akane Miura (VP of Marketing & Operations) and Akash Bhat (Associate & Program Manager), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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