Copper Sky Capital

Copper Sky Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 2021 and formerly known as AZ-VC, the firm rebranded as Copper Sky Capital in February 2026 to reflect its evolution into a broader investment platform backing technology companies across North America. The firm is led by Managing Partners Jas... on Pressman, a long-time partner at Shasta Ventures, and Jack Selby, a former PayPal executive. Copper Sky Capital focuses on Seed and Series A investments, typically deploying between $2 and $4 million per company, and leads or co-leads rounds in software and technology startups demonstrating early product-market fit and revenue. The firm is sector agnostic with a particular emphasis on AI software products, and its portfolio spans vertical AI, fintech, proptech, enterprise software, observability, and communication tools. Copper Sky builds on the foundation of its inaugural Fund I, which raised over $115 million in committed capital. A defining characteristic of the firm is its geographic conviction: Copper Sky deliberately targets founders and companies in underserved markets across the American Interior, investing primarily outside of Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. The firm views the disproportionately small share of venture capital flowing to these regions as a structural opportunity to support high-growth companies in ecosystems where innovation is developing organically. Copper Sky supports its portfolio companies with operational guidance, go-to-market strategy, hiring support, and long-term company-building partnership, emphasizing disciplined entry valuations and thoughtful capital structures designed to preserve founder flexibility.Read More