ScOp Venture Capital

ScOp Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in Santa Barbara that invests in pre-seed and seed stage artificial intelligence and software as a service companies. The firm focuses on startups demonstrating early product-market fit with annual recurring revenue between $400K and $2M, writing initial checks ranging from $500K to $4M. With over $120 million in assets under management, the firm partners with founders to navigate go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and product development. The firm name stands for Scalable Opportunities. The fund differentiates itself through a team of former founders and builders who provide experienced-based operational advice. The leadership includes general partners Kevin O'Connor, Mike Tucker, and Cormac O'Connor, alongside operating partner Ivan Bercovich. Rather than just allocating capital, the firm leverages a strong backing of limited partners who are themselves accomplished software operators and executives from technology organizations such as MongoDB, Twilio, Procore, and DoubleClick. This structure allows portfolio founders direct access to an extensive operating network of industry veterans who assist with hiring, technical architecture, and revenue acceleration. The firm's investment portfolio spans numerous business-to-business and consumer sectors, including property technology, health technology, financial services, and marketing technology. ScOp Venture Capital actively backs artificial intelligence startups such as ChipAgents, which accelerates semiconductor design through advanced agent techniques, and Lifeguard, a cybersecurity application that protects individuals from sophisticated digital scams. Other technical investments include PromptLayer, a prompt engineering platform that allows non-technical stakeholders to track and manage large language model interactions. In addition to machine learning applications, the firm frequently supports early stage software businesses that streamline operations and enhance the overall customer experience. Notable portfolio companies feature Rogo, a data analytics platform for finance professionals that recently secured a $18.5M series A round, and Unwrap, a tool that uses natural language processing to cluster and track qualitative customer feedback. The firm also invests in platforms like SuiteOp, which automates workflows for short-term rental operators. Through its combined venture investing and direct operating experience, the firm helps early stage companies navigate the challenges of scaling into sustainable enterprises. Potential partners looking to scale their businesses or candidates exploring venture capital career opportunities can connect with the team directly. The partners bring a long history of successfully building ventures that have gone public or been acquired by major tech organizations, continuing their legacy as long-term company builders within the Southern California ecosystem and Santa Barbara technology community.