David Griest is a Managing Director at SJF Ventures in Seattle, joining in 2004. He previously worked at Croft & Bender and holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and a BBA from University of Georgia.
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SJF Ventures writes $3M to $30M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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- Croft & Bender
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- Croft & Bender
- C&B Capital
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Who is David Griest?
David Griest is a Managing Director at SJF Ventures in Seattle, joining in 2004. He previously worked at Croft & Bender and holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and a BBA from University of Georgia.
How much does David Griest invest?
David Griest invests through SJF Ventures, which writes checks of $3M to $30M at series a, series b.
How do I pitch David Griest?
A warm intro from a founder SJF Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did David Griest do before SJF Ventures?
Croft & Bender; Croft & Bender; C&B Capital.
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