At a Glance
Chapter One was founded by Jeff Morris Jr., a former Tinder executive and product leader who became one of Silicon Valley's most influential angel investors before launching his own fund. The firm specializes in pre-seed investments in consumer technology and productivity software, with a particular focus on social platforms and mobile-first experiences. Morris brings deep product expertise and a strong network in consumer tech, having worked at companies like Tinder where he helped scale the platform globally. Chapter One is known for writing early checks into companies that reimagine how people connect, work, and engage with technology. The firm's investment approach combines Morris's product intuition with hands-on support for founders building the next generation of consumer experiences.
“Backing founders building the next generation of consumer and productivity applications.”
Chapter One primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Chapter One is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Chapter One focuses on investments in Consumer, SaaS. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Chapter One's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $1M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Chapter One manages approximately $50M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
