Calvin Koo

Calvin Koo

Associate atTelescope PartnersSan Francisco

Calvin Koo is an Associate at Telescope Partners with experience in growth equity investing. He previously worked at Sunstone Partners and AlphaSights, and graduated from Claremont McKenna College.

What Calvin can write

Writes checks of$3M to $10M
Comes in atSeries A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

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Career

  1. AlphaSights
  2. Sunstone Partners
  3. Telescope Partners · Associate
    Now

Focus

softwaretech-enabled servicesb2b softwareearly growth

Education

Claremont McKenna College, B.A. in Economics and Asian Studies

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Who is Calvin Koo?

Calvin Koo is an Associate at Telescope Partners with experience in growth equity investing. He previously worked at Sunstone Partners and AlphaSights, and graduated from Claremont McKenna College.

How much does Calvin Koo invest?

Calvin Koo invests through Telescope Partners, which writes checks of $3M to $10M at series a, series b.

How do I pitch Calvin Koo?

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

What did Calvin Koo do before Telescope Partners?

AlphaSights; Sunstone Partners.

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