Ben Nahir is a Partner at Elevate Capital, joining in October 2018. He is a neuroscientist-turned-investor with a data-driven approach, also involved in Oregon's startup community.

What Ben can write

Writes checks of$25K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Elevate Capital writes $25K to $3M checks, larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Elevate Capital.

Career

  1. TiE Oregon Angels
  2. TiE Global Angels
  3. Elevate Capital · Partner
    Now
  4. Elevate Capital · Senior Associate
    Now
  5. Elevate Capital · Venture Principal
    Now

Focus

data-driven investingearly-stage companiesmentorshipinclusive entrepreneurshipventure capital

Education

Harvey Mudd, BS in Mathematical BiologyPortland State University, MBAUniversity of Florida, Doctorate in Philosophy and Neuroscience

Also at Elevate Capital

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Questions

Who is Ben Nahir?

Ben Nahir is a Partner at Elevate Capital, joining in October 2018. He is a neuroscientist-turned-investor with a data-driven approach, also involved in Oregon's startup community.

How much does Ben Nahir invest?

Ben Nahir invests through Elevate Capital, which writes checks of $25K to $3M at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Ben Nahir?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Ben in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Elevate Capital backed works better.

What did Ben Nahir do before Elevate Capital?

TiE Oregon Angels; TiE Global Angels.

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