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John Smothers

Solo GP · San Francisco, CA

Verified active in the last 12 months

John Smothers is a solo GP based in San Francisco, CA, investing at pre-seed, seed stage. John Smothers's most recent fund with a disclosed size, JSVK Ventures Fund I, LP, filed a $5M offering with the SEC in Jan 2026. Estimated typical check: $50K–$150K. John Smothers has dated investing activity in the last 12 months (latest Jan 2026).

Why John Smothers is listed

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for JSVK Ventures Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Jan 2026).

Source: SEC Form D: JSVK Ventures Fund I, LP (Jan 2, 2026)

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Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Typical check (est.)
$50K–$150K
Latest fund
$5M · Jan 2026
Latest dated activity
Jan 2026

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What has John Smothers invested in recently?

  • JSVK Ventures Fund I, LP

    Invested through a fund

    Nov 2025

Funds and deal vehicles John Smothers filed with the SEC

  • JSVK Ventures Fund I, LP

    Fund · $5M offering

    Jan 2026

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