Ward Davis

Active Investor

Chief Investment Officer at SMA Capital - Eighth Wave

Lake Forest, Illinois

Ward Davis, Chief Investment Officer at SMA Capital - Eighth Wave is an active investor based in Lake Forest, Illinois. This profile covers what Ward Davis backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Ward Davis is the Chief Investment Officer at SMA Capital - Eighth Wave and a Board Member at Transfix.

Ward Davis invests in Mobility & Logistics and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture and Late Stage Venture.

Investor type
VC
Stages
Early Stage VentureLate Stage Venture
Invests in
Mobility & LogisticsSaaS & Enterprise
Location
Lake Forest, Illinois
Typical check
$3.8M

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Who is Ward Davis?

Ward Davis, Chief Investment Officer at SMA Capital - Eighth Wave is an active investor based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Ward Davis invests in Mobility & Logistics and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture and Late Stage Venture.

What does Ward Davis invest in?

Ward Davis invests in Mobility & Logistics and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

What stage does Ward Davis invest at?

Ward Davis typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Late Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

What is Ward Davis's typical check size?

Ward Davis typically writes checks around $3.8M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

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