Zack Smotherman
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Battery Ventures
Investments
6+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, Consumer
About Zack Smotherman
Zack Smotherman is a General Partner at Battery Ventures, a leading venture capital firm investing in transformative technologies across multiple sectors. With deep expertise spanning enterprise software, consumer technology, developer tools, deeptech, biotech, and SaaS, Smotherman has established a track record of identifying and supporting innovative companies at critical growth stages. His investment portfolio includes notable successes such as Groupon, Postman, Gong, Niantic, Front, and Wayfair—companies that have fundamentally shaped their respective industries. At Battery Ventures, Smotherman leverages his strategic vision and operational insights to guide portfolio companies through scaling challenges and market expansion. His multidisciplinary investment approach reflects a commitment to backing founders and technologies that drive meaningful innovation across both consumer and enterprise landscapes.
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Investment Stage
Notable Investments
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Investment Profile
Zack Smotherman is a General Partner, Battery Ventures at Battery Ventures, based in Boston, MA.
Zack's investment focus spans Enterprise, Consumer, DevTools, Deeptech, Biotech, SaaS, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments include Groupon, Postman, Gong, Niantic, Front and 1 other companies. These investments span Enterprise and Consumer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zack Smotherman?
Zack Smotherman is a General Partner, Battery Ventures at Battery Ventures, based in Boston, MA. Their investment focus includes Enterprise, Consumer, DevTools.
What does Zack Smotherman invest in?
Zack Smotherman focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, DevTools, Deeptech, Biotech, SaaS through Battery Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Zack Smotherman's most notable investments?
Zack Smotherman's notable portfolio investments include Groupon, Postman, Gong, Niantic, Front. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Zack Smotherman at?
Zack Smotherman is currently at Battery Ventures, headquartered in Boston, MA, serving as General Partner, Battery Ventures.
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