At a Glance
Operator Partners was founded in 2017 by Rebekah Bastian, former VP of Product at Smartsheet, with a focus on backing experienced entrepreneurs building B2B software companies. The firm distinguishes itself through its operator-first investment approach, where partners bring deep operational experience from scaling technology companies. Based in Seattle, Operator Partners typically invests in pre-seed and seed-stage enterprise software startups, particularly in areas like SaaS, DevTools, and productivity software. The firm has built a strong portfolio including sales enablement platform Highspot, identity management company Auth0 (acquired by Okta), and feature flagging service LaunchDarkly. What makes Operator Partners unique is its commitment to providing hands-on operational support to founders, drawing from the team's experience in product development, go-to-market strategy, and scaling technology organizations. The firm's Pacific Northwest location also allows it to tap into the region's growing enterprise software ecosystem.
“Investing in B2B software companies built by experienced operators and entrepreneurs.”
Operator Partners primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Operator Partners is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Operator Partners focuses on investments in Enterprise, SaaS, DevTools. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Operator Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $750K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Operator Partners manages approximately $30M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
