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Cercano Management

Cercano Management, based in Washington, backs Seed-stage startups, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $1 million to $10 million across generalist sectors.

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Entry stageSeed
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Cercano Management

3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Stuart NagaePartnerHe previously worked as an investor at Vulcan Capital and as an investment banker.
YB ChoiPartnerHe previously worked in venture investing at Vulcan Capital and held roles at Microsoft, Oppenheimer & Co., and Cowen & Co.
Lauren GlatterInvesting team

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Ownership target10-12%
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.

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Questions

What stage does Cercano Management invest in?

Cercano Management reports entry at seed.

How much does Cercano Management invest?

Cercano Management reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Cercano Management lead rounds?

Yes. Cercano Management says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Cercano Management?

Stuart Nagae (Partner), YB Choi (Partner).

Is Cercano Management active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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