James Scharpf
Angel investor in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
James Scharpf, Angel investor in Los Angeles is an active investor based in Los Angeles, California. This profile covers what James Scharpf backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. James Scharpf serves as Partner at LDR Ventures. He serves as Vice President of Finance and Operations at Solly Baby. He served as Vice President of Finance at Wolf & Shepherd. He is an experienced finance leader specializing in consumer brands, E-commerce, retail, fashion & lifestyle businesses. His specialty is aligning the financial activities of a Company to the goals set by entrepreneurs & management; and assessing the feasibility, risks, and opportunities of these goals as actual results materialize. Jim has worked at multi-billion dollar, global brands as well as startups with Angel Investor funding. He understands the key initiatives and goals that need to be put in place to scale a Company at each stage of its life cycle and has worked firsthand in executive leadership to achieve them.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- Consumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)E-commerce & D2CManufacturing & Industrial
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Typical check
- $150K
- Past investments
- 2
Notable investments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does James Scharpf invest in?
James Scharpf invests in Consumer & Retail, Consumer Goods (CPG), E-commerce & D2C and Manufacturing & Industrial, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does James Scharpf invest at?
James Scharpf typically invests at Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is James Scharpf's typical check size?
James Scharpf typically writes checks around $150K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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