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Bill Byers

Venture Principal atWillamette Valley CapitalOregon
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Bill Byers is Venture Principal at Willamette Valley Capital LLC. He is a chemical engineer with a passion for investing in and advising early-stage companies.

What Bill can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ALead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Focus

early-stage

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Who is Bill Byers?

Bill Byers is Venture Principal at Willamette Valley Capital LLC. He is a chemical engineer with a passion for investing in and advising early-stage companies.

How much does Bill Byers invest?

Willamette Valley Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Bill Byers?

A warm intro from a founder Willamette Valley Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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