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Brett Shear

Brett Shear

General Partner at1confirmationCalifornia
1confirmation websiteFirm profile

Brett Shear is a General Partner at 1confirmation. He has co-founded several companies and has been building products since 2016.

What Brett can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeedCan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. Fordham FinTech Network
    2016
  2. Balanc3 (ConsenSys) · Co-Founder
    2016-2018
  3. Fleek · Co-Founder
    2018-2021
  4. PTC Crypto · Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    2021-Present
  5. 1confirmation · General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

PTC CryptoFleekBalanc3 (ConsenSys)

Focus

CryptoNFTsVenture investing

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Questions

Who is Brett Shear?

Brett Shear is a General Partner at 1confirmation. He has co-founded several companies and has been building products since 2016.

How much does Brett Shear invest?

1confirmation has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

How do I pitch Brett Shear?

A warm intro from a founder 1confirmation backed works best.

What did Brett Shear do before 1confirmation?

Fordham FinTech Network; Co-Founder at Balanc3 (ConsenSys); Co-Founder at Fleek; Co-Founder & Managing Partner at PTC Crypto.

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