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Stage 1 Ventures

Stage 1 Ventures

Coconut Grove, Floridastage1ventures.com

Overview

Stage 1 Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that is building partnerships with great entrepreneurs that are flexible and who want to build meaningful companies. The firm seeks to invest in the deep technology and science sectors and focuses on industries in which they have operational or investment experience. The firm leverages extensive venture capital and operating experience to support startups in transforming global industries, with a focus on capital efficiency and strategic co-investment partnerships. Stage 1 Ventures utilizes a comprehensive SSVSS framework to guide startups from idea to market success.

Year Founded

2006

Portfolio Companies

23

Investments

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Key People

Les Yetton

Operating Partner

Craig Baum

Partner

David W Baum

Partner

Jonathan Gordon

Partner

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HeadquartersCoconut Grove, Florida
Year Founded2006

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