Partner
Doug Higgins
CO-FOUNDER AND BOARD PARTNER, 359 Capital
- Firm
- 359 Capital
- Title
- CO-FOUNDER AND BOARD PARTNER
- Role
- General partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 17 September 2026
About
Doug co-founded 359 Capital (fka as Sapphire Sport) in 2018. Doug has three decades of experience working with and investing in technology startups. Previously, Doug co-founded Sapphire Ventures where his investments included companies such as LinkedIn, DocuSign, Paytm and Square. Doug started his career in investment banking at Robertson Stephens in San Francisco. He then worked for one of his entrepreneurial heroes, George Lucas, where he launched the business development group for Lucasfilm. Doug grew up in Edina, Minnesota, where he developed a strong passion for sports. His travels around the world helped him see the global impact of sports and deepen his appreciation for the industry. Doug earned his BA from Duke University and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Background
- Education
- Doug earned his BA from Duke University and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.Source (opens in a new tab)
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