Inception Studio Capital
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- HQ
- CA
Inception Studio Capital is led by co-founders and managing partners John Whaley and Mike Morris. John Whaley is a serial entrepreneur and expert in compilers, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Mike Morris is a Silicon Valley veteran with deep experience building technical teams. The firm starts with early positions at formation and then invests further into companies that show validation.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inception Studio Capital Fund I, LP | 2024 | $5.78M to $10M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- John Whaley, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Inception Studio Capital Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Michael Morris, Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund
Inception Studio Capital Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Mike Morris, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://inceptionstudio.capital
- https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/inception/fund1-info
- https://inceptionstudio.capital/
- https://inceptionstudio.capital/team
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026