Kate Mitchell
Founder of Scale Venture Partners
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Partner & Co-Founder
1996 - Current
Investing in the Intelligent, Connected World.
Scale is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on intelligent business software.
Venture Capital Mentor
2015
Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows
Founding Board Member
2018
Venture Forward is driving the human capital, culture, values & narrative of venture capital. Programming focuses on diversity, equity & inclusion; education; and research. A 501(c)(3) supporting organization to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
Venture Forward is driving the human capital, culture, values, and narrative of venture capital to promote a strong and inclusive community.
Member, Board of Directors
2010
Board member, Chair Credit Committee; Member Nominating & Governance and Risk Committees. Proud to be associated with the bank of choice for global innovators. Even prouder to work with a team so committed to the success of their clients and the health of the communities they operate in.
SVB Financial Group offers banking, asset management, wealth management, investment services, and funds management services.
Raised $800,000,000.00.
Vice Chair (2018 - present) & Member Steering Committee since 2010
2010
PEWIN is the largest organization for senior women in the Private Equity industry with chapters across the U.S. and in Asia, Europe and Africa. Creator of Project Pinklight, a program to help accelerate the formation of PE & venture capital funds by women.
It is an organization that provides an intimate forum for senior women general partners.
Board Member
2016
Fortive is a global, diversified industrial growth company with a unique and powerful culture of continuous improvement & innovation. Chair of Compensation Committee & member of Audit Committee.
Fortive Automation & Specialty companies includes Kollmorgen, Thomson, Portescap, and Jacobs Vehicle Systems.
Board Member
2016
Building community where all can lead financially secure, safe, & fulfilling lives by: • Reducing systemic disparities • Supporting a strong & engaged community • Building a culture & practice of effective philanthropy, and • Being a trusted, collaborative partner for the individuals, non-profits & donors we support.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation partners with families, individuals, and corporations to manage and facilitate their philanthropy.
2010-2011 Chairman & Member, Board of Directors
2007
Chairman, IPO Task Force & co-author of the JOBS Act (April 2012); Immigration Reform, public policy impacting the entrepreneurship & the venture ecosystem Co-Founder & Chairman NVCA Diversity Task Force December 2014 - Current
National Venture Capital Association advocates for policies that promote long-term investment and encourage innovation.
Board Member
2019
MOWSF serves San Franciscans experiencing food insecurity which significantly impacts older, low income, and minority communities – an acute issue in a city with such income disparities. We are proud to provide home-delivered meals, wellness & social services, and a friendly connection.
Meals on Wheels San Francisco is committed to the belief that all seniors have the right to live independently with dignity and respect
Raised $500,000.00 from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
Member
2015
Broadway Angels is an angel investment group. We are world-class venture investors and senior executives who all happen to be women. Most investments are in information technology which we know best.
Broadway Angels is an angel investment group made up of investors and business executives who all happen to be women.
Education
BA
1976 - 1980
Executive Program
1992 - 1992
MBA
1981 - 1983