Chris Pacitti

Chris Pacitti

Founder and Partner atElsewhere PartnersTexas

Chris Pacitti is a founder and partner at Elsewhere Partners with 22 years of investing experience. He previously served as a general partner at Austin Ventures and started his venture career at TL Ventures.

What Chris can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
Ownership target> 12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. TL Ventures · vice president
    1995-?
  2. Austin Ventures · general partner
  3. Elsewhere Partners · Founder and Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Elsewhere Partners

Investments named in public bios

ActivTrak

Focus

softwareearly-stage technologytechnology

Education

Johns Hopkins University, BA in Economics

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Who is Chris Pacitti?

Chris Pacitti is a founder and partner at Elsewhere Partners with 22 years of investing experience. He previously served as a general partner at Austin Ventures and started his venture career at TL Ventures.

How much does Chris Pacitti invest?

Elsewhere Partners has not reported a check size. It invests at series b.

How do I pitch Chris Pacitti?

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What did Chris Pacitti do before Elsewhere Partners?

vice president at TL Ventures; general partner at Austin Ventures.

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