Ben Patterson is a partner who has invested in early stage startups for over a decade, helping companies grow from first hires to IPO. His portfolio includes Remitly, Luminar, Aurora Solar, Maxwell, Anduril, Loom, and Twelve.
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Who is Ben Patterson?
Ben Patterson is a partner who has invested in early stage startups for over a decade, helping companies grow from first hires to IPO. His portfolio includes Remitly, Luminar, Aurora Solar, Maxwell, Anduril, Loom, and Twelve.
How much does Ben Patterson invest?
Ben Patterson invests through 10VC, which writes checks of $500K to $1M at pre-seed.
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