John Bickford

Managing Partner at Local Capital Group

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2026
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2013
Our team is comprised of brilliant startup veterans and savvy retailing pros. It is our mission to serve our merchants with the finest solutions for Shopify's eCommerce platform so that they can grow their business. At our core we are practitioners of human-centric innovation; synthesizing sophisticated technologies into powerful products that are enjoyable to use.
Investor
2013
At Spindrift Beverage Co., were challenging peoples expectations of how good a beverage can be. ​ ​ We believe taste is everything, nature gets it right, and real ingredients should be accessible to all.​ ​ Spindrift® is proudly made the hard way™. Since 2010, weve been doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way - because, in the end, it’s worth it.​ ​ Our products debuted in artisan Boston-area shops and eateries, where they caught the eye of local foodies and craft beverage fans. Then, it grew slowly from a cult-like following to a wide, diverse fan base. Today, our beverages can be found and enjoyed nationwide, in US retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, and even ordered directly from our website.​ ​ Headquartered just outside of Boston, our team is obsessively involved with the entire process of creating Spindrift. From visiting the farms where we source the best-tasting ingredients to being on-site for every single production run to tasting every batch, this hands-on approach is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality. We love the challenge that comes from working with real ingredients and making a product that stands out in a crowd.​ ​ And we’re still just getting started. Join us in making every beverage a positive force of nature.​
Board Member
2011
Tout is the TV network for the Internet. A spin-out from the Stanford Research Institute (SRI International), Tout's Personalized TV Technology is the first patented AI technology that delivers targeted video programming based on who you are and where you are across the web. Tout works with more than 300 leading content producers and over 3,500 publishers to significantly grow online video revenue and drive deeper engagement with consumers. Delivering over 400MM video streams to 85MM unique viewers every month, Tout provides unprecedented scale and brand-safety to hundreds of Fortune 1000 advertisers who want to align their brands with the highest quality and contextual relevant video content. Headquartered in San Francisco, Tout works with top media brands like CNN, Fox Sports and Time Inc. to deliver personalized TV across the Web.
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May 2026
Guardian of the Golden Gate for more than 200 years, the Presidio endures as a place of service and possibility. Now a distinctive part of the national park system, this magnificent American landmark invites visitors to be inspired by its beauty and history and to participate in a variety of programs and events. The Presidio is also home to a vibrant community of people who work and live in the park. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency created to save the Presidio and transform it for a new national purpose.
2013
Local Capital Group
Co-Founder and Partner
Jul 2013
Investor
2013
Our team is comprised of brilliant startup veterans and savvy retailing pros. It is our mission to serve our merchants with the finest solutions for Shopify's eCommerce platform so that they can grow their business. At our core we are practitioners of human-centric innovation; synthesizing sophisticated technologies into powerful products that are enjoyable to use.
Investor
2013
At Spindrift Beverage Co., were challenging peoples expectations of how good a beverage can be. ​ ​ We believe taste is everything, nature gets it right, and real ingredients should be accessible to all.​ ​ Spindrift® is proudly made the hard way™. Since 2010, weve been doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way - because, in the end, it’s worth it.​ ​ Our products debuted in artisan Boston-area shops and eateries, where they caught the eye of local foodies and craft beverage fans. Then, it grew slowly from a cult-like following to a wide, diverse fan base. Today, our beverages can be found and enjoyed nationwide, in US retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, and even ordered directly from our website.​ ​ Headquartered just outside of Boston, our team is obsessively involved with the entire process of creating Spindrift. From visiting the farms where we source the best-tasting ingredients to being on-site for every single production run to tasting every batch, this hands-on approach is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality. We love the challenge that comes from working with real ingredients and making a product that stands out in a crowd.​ ​ And we’re still just getting started. Join us in making every beverage a positive force of nature.​
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