Dan Patterson

Managing Partner atSfermionIllinois

Dan Patterson is a Managing Partner at Sfermion. He previously worked in private equity in Hong Kong and co-founded Polynexus Capital.

What Dan can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeedMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. private equity firm
  2. Polynexus Capital · Managing Partner
  3. Sfermion · Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Polynexus CapitalSfermion

Focus

web3AIARVRdigital assets

Education

Duke University, Mechanical Engineering and Finance

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Questions

Who is Dan Patterson?

Dan Patterson is a Managing Partner at Sfermion. He previously worked in private equity in Hong Kong and co-founded Polynexus Capital.

How much does Dan Patterson invest?

Sfermion has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

How do I pitch Dan Patterson?

A warm intro from a founder Sfermion backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Dan Patterson do before Sfermion?

private equity firm; Managing Partner at Polynexus Capital.

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