Bryan Rosenblatt

Bryan Rosenblatt is a prominent American venture capitalist and Partner at Craft Ventures, a San Francisco-based firm known for its operator-led approach to early and growth-stage investments. Joining Craft Ventures in July 2018, Rosenblatt primarily focuses on identifying and backing innovative software and fintech companies, with a particular emphasis on B2B SaaS, developer tools, and marketplaces. His investment philosophy is deeply informed by his prior operational experience as Head of Global Business Development at Uber, where he spent six years scaling the company's international footprint. This background provides him with a unique, founder-friendly perspective, enabling him to offer practical, hands-on support to portfolio companies navigating rapid growth and market expansion.

At Craft Ventures, Rosenblatt is part of a team that emphasizes a "craft-first" approach, focusing on helping founders build enduring businesses rather than just making quick returns. The firm typically invests in companies that address critical business pain points with elegant software solutions. His portfolio reflects this thesis, featuring successful companies such as Ramp (fintech), Apollo.io (sales intelligence), and ClickUp (productivity software), among others. These investments showcase his keen eye for scalable business models and strong product-market fit within the enterprise software landscape.

Craft Ventures manages substantial capital, having announced in 2021 the close of two new funds totaling $1.1 billion: a $612 million early-stage fund and a $488 million growth fund. As a Partner, Bryan Rosenblatt primarily deploys capital from the early-stage fund, targeting Seed and Series A rounds. His typical first check sizes for these investments generally range from $1 million for seed-stage companies to $10 million for Series A rounds. This strategic focus allows him to engage with companies at their foundational stages, leveraging his operational insights to help them achieve significant milestones and prepare for subsequent growth.

Rosenblatt's commitment to supporting founders extends beyond capital, often involving deep engagement in strategic planning, talent acquisition, and operational challenges. His experience at Uber, where he witnessed hyper-growth firsthand, positions him as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their ventures efficiently and effectively. This blend of strategic capital deployment and operational mentorship makes him a sought-after investor in the competitive early-stage technology ecosystem.