Brad Zapp is a CFP and managing partner at Connetic Ventures. He is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded an RIA and achieved multiple business exits.

What Brad can write

Writes checks of$250K to $500K
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%, 7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Connetic Ventures writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Fidelity Investments · trader
  2. Connetic Ventures · managing partner
    Now

Companies founded

Connetic

Investments named in public bios

Choremonster

Focus

Midwest Early Stage Investing

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Questions

Who is Brad Zapp?

Brad Zapp is a CFP and managing partner at Connetic Ventures. He is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded an RIA and achieved multiple business exits.

How much does Brad Zapp invest?

Brad Zapp invests through Connetic Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Brad Zapp?

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

What did Brad Zapp do before Connetic Ventures?

trader at Fidelity Investments.

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