David Hornik

David Hornik

General Partner atAugust CapitalSan Mateo, CA

David Hornik is the lead investment professional for August Capital's investment in Brilliant Home Technology, headquartered in San Mateo, CA. The text focuses on Brilliant's founders and mission, not on Hornik's background.

What David can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Cravath, Swaine & Moore
  2. Venture Law Group
  3. Perkins Coie · attorney
    1997
  4. August Capital · General Partner
    Now
  5. Lobby Capital · founding partner

Companies founded

VentureBlogVentureCastLobby Capital

Investments named in public bios

Brilliant Home TechnologySplunkFastlyGitLabEviteEbatesDropWePayBill.comPayNearMeDock HealthFletch

Focus

iotsoftwareenterprise softwareSaaSconsumer servicesfinancial technology

Education

Stanford University, BACambridge University, M.PhilHarvard Law School, JD

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Questions

Who is David Hornik?

David Hornik is the lead investment professional for August Capital's investment in Brilliant Home Technology, headquartered in San Mateo, CA. The text focuses on Brilliant's founders and mission, not on Hornik's background.

How much does David Hornik invest?

August Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch David Hornik?

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

What did David Hornik do before August Capital?

Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Venture Law Group; attorney at Perkins Coie; founding partner at Lobby Capital.

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