Alex Benik is the founder of Encoded Ventures. He previously spent over two decades investing in infrastructure and security at Battery Ventures.
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Encoded Ventures writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Encoded Ventures.Career
- Yankee Group
- Battery Ventures2001-2023
- Encoded Ventures · FounderNow
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Who is Alex Benik?
Alex Benik is the founder of Encoded Ventures. He previously spent over two decades investing in infrastructure and security at Battery Ventures.
How much does Alex Benik invest?
Alex Benik invests through Encoded Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.
How do I pitch Alex Benik?
A warm intro from a founder Encoded Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Alex Benik do before Encoded Ventures?
Yankee Group; Battery Ventures.
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