Jocelyn Goldfein
VCManaging Director, Zetta Venture Partners
Engineering leader turned AI venture investor
San Francisco, USA$750K-$4M checks
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
AIInfrastructureEnterprise SaaSDeveloper ToolsData
Background
Jocelyn Goldfein joined Zetta in 2016 as Managing Director, backing AI/ML companies in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, supply chain, and HR tech. She previously led engineering at Facebook (News Feed and Search), VMware (core virtualization, VP Engineering), and Trilogy, and co-founded MessageOne and Datify. She holds a BS in Computer Science from Stanford University and serves as Vice Chair of Harvey Mudd College's Board.
Investment Thesis
Software teams that understand machine learning have a deep structural advantage; backs companies where ML creates enduring competitive moats.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Typical check: $750K-$4M
Sectors
AIInfrastructureEnterprise SaaSDeveloper ToolsData
Based in: San Francisco, USA (North America)
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026