Brian Ascher is a partner at Venrock. He is associated with the firm's offices in Palo Alto and New York.
What Brian can write
Writes checks of$3M to $30M
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.
Venrock writes $3M to $30M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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Who is Brian Ascher?
Brian Ascher is a partner at Venrock. He is associated with the firm's offices in Palo Alto and New York.
How much does Brian Ascher invest?
Brian Ascher invests through Venrock, which writes checks of $3M to $30M at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Brian Ascher?
A warm intro from a founder Venrock backed works best.
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