Operator Partners

Operator Partners is a venture capital firm that invests its own capital in early-stage technology companies, focusing on providing operational support to founders. They prefer to invest alongside a lead VC check and do not take board seats. Their approach emphasizes quick decision-making and respect for founders' time. The firm has invested in companies such as Spring Health, Vendia, Material Security, Indigov, Unit, Nava, Kandji, Stytch, MetaMap, and Prefect. Their investment stages range from Pre-Seed to Series B, with typical investment sizes between $1 million and $10 million. The firm is headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, United States.

Founded in 2020, Operator Partners is led by founding partners Olivia Benjamin and Zach Goldstein. Olivia brings over a decade of experience across management consulting, venture investing, and startup leadership roles, with a focus on helping founders turn breakthrough technologies into market-leading businesses. Zach has a background in early-stage investing and has sourced and co-led numerous investments. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering operational support to portfolio companies and focusing on everything that happens between board meetings. They aim to get to yes or no quickly, understanding the challenges of running a company and respecting founders' time.

Operator Partners' investment philosophy centers on being operators funding operators, providing not just capital but also expertise and a network to help founders win and scale. They do not lead rounds or take board seats, preferring to invest alongside a lead VC check and assisting founders in finding one if necessary. Their focus is on supporting portfolio companies operationally, addressing business building and scaling questions that arise between board meetings. The firm has made 120 investments and has 11 exits as of April 2025. Their portfolio includes companies across various sectors, including business development, finance, and financial services.