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Scott Stanford

Founder of ACME Capital

Los Angeles, California

Overview 

Scott Stanford is a Co-Founder and Partner at ACME Capital in Los Angeles, California. He has an extensive background in venture capital and corporate development, having invested in numerous successful companies such as Slack (Series F) and Airbnb (Series D). Stanford's career highlights include serving on the boards of Laurel and BoomPop, as well as making investments in a wide range of companies like Doctor On Demand (Series D) and Wag (Series C).

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2022 - Current

  • Board Member

    2022

BoomPop provides expert services with next-generation software to help companies plan incredible events.

Raised $14,000,000.00 from Aaron Levie, ACME Capital and Atomic.

  • Co-Founder and Partner

    2013

ACME Capital invests in breakthrough technologies that fuel platform shifts and disruptive business models that capitalize on new platforms.

  • Board Member

    2015

Curology is a cosmetic company that provides actual prescription skincare customized for their skin and delivered to their door.

Raised $19,150,000.00 from ACME Capital, IVP, Advance Venture Partners and TriplePoint Ventures.

  • Board Member

    2015

ipsy is an online beauty community that home delivers a box of 5 beauty samples for a monthly subscription fee.

Raised $237,218,914.00 from Shervin Pishevar, TPG Growth, ACME Capital and Omega Venture Partners.

  • Board Member

    2017

Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services.

Raised $390,900,000.00 from Sherpa Healthcare Partners and JMCM Holdings.

  • Cofounder, Board Member

    2013

Silicon Foundry serves as a bridge between corporates, startups, investors, and other ecosystem players.

  • Managing Director

    2004 - 2013

    Global Head of Internet & New Media Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

  • Senior Vice President

    1999 - 2003

  • Associate - Summer

    1997 - 1997

General Atlantic is a private equity firm that provides capital and strategic support for growth companies.

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