Greatscale Ventures

About Greatscale Ventures

Greatscale Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Diego, California, that actively incubates tech companies from day one rather than simply funding them. It operates a "success factory" model, embedding its own product and tech teams to help build companies from the ground up. Beyond capital, the firm provides targeted recruiting to assemble founding teams, invests repeatedly across a company's growth stages — from customer #1 through unit profitability and scale — and leverages investment banking capabilities to optimize eventual exit strategies. Its focus spans consumer tech addressing home, work, relationships, wealth, and health, with particular emphasis on health & wellness, consumer fintech/gig economy, and learning & training. Notable portfolio companies include PlusMusic, Walkabout, Vizer, and Fulcrum Workforce Solutions, with typical check sizes ranging from $100,000 to $5 million.
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  • Tyson McDowell, Managing Partner