Anthem Venture Partners

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2000

AUM

-

Location

Santa Monica, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Anthem Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2000 by Bill Woodward, a serial tech founder with a track record of successful exits including Macromedia and MySpace. The firm has a small team of five professionals, including two partners. Anthem Venture Partners distinguishes itself by focusing on early-stage technology investments and leveraging the deep industry experience of its founding partner.

The firm primarily invests in Series A and B rounds, with a focus on sectors such as fintech, biotech, and enterprise applications. Anthem Venture Partners typically writes checks in the range of $1-5 million and concentrates its investments in the United States. The firm has a portfolio of 67 companies and has seen notable successes, including two unicorns and two IPOs.

Notable investments by Anthem Venture Partners include Chime Financial - a financial software company, Scopely - a gaming company, and TrueCar - an automotive marketplace. The firm has co-invested with major players like New Enterprise Associates, enhancing its strategic reach and investment impact.

Industry

Fintech Biotechnology Semiconductors / Chips

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FAQs about Anthem Venture Partners

Anthem Venture Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Anthem Venture Partners is located in Santa Monica, California, United States.
Anthem Venture Partners was founded in 2000.
Anthem Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Biotechnology, Semiconductors / Chips.
Anthem Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.
Anthem Venture Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Anthem Venture Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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