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Will Champagne

Will Champagne

Founder, Angel Investor, and Entrepreneur in VC & Growth Equity

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San Francisco Bay Area
Joined February 2026

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Summary

Will Champagne is a seasoned founder and angel investor with a strong background in VC and Growth Equity recruiting. He established SCGC Search in 2016 to professionalize recruiting for investment roles, bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and Wall Street. His firm places talent from Seed through pre-IPO stages. scgcsearch+2
With an active focus on angel investing, Will targets companies in AI, aerospace, semiconductors, and professional services software. He has notable investments in platforms like Standard Metrics and Incentiv, demonstrating his commitment to disruptive technologies and early-stage ventures. scgcsearch+1
His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding MProving, a health & fitness startup where he developed a Strava-like activity tracking app, showcasing his ability to build and lead tech ventures from the ground up. theorg
Will has a diverse professional history spanning public investing, management consulting at firms like Grant Thornton, and corporate strategy at BOMBARDIER, where he evaluated M&A opportunities. This varied experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of business and finance. theorg+1
Beyond his professional endeavors, Will is a dedicated family man, a father of four, and an avid road cyclist. He actively shares insights on venture capital and board dynamics through articles published on the SCGC Search website, contributing to the broader industry dialogue. scgcsearch+3

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Avid road cyclist. scgcsearch+1

Dad of four children. scgcsearch+1

Notes

SAStar Ahsaid
WCWill Champagne
is one of the best founding recruiters they've worked with at an early stage.

Apr 10, 2026