David Wagner

Founder, Managing Partner atWildwoodDenver

David Wagner, associated with Wildwood, will emcee a SOVRN conversation about the shifting capital environment and its implications for founders.

What David can write

Writes checks of$250K to $500K
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Wildwood writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Wildwood.

Career

  1. Banc of America Capital Investors
  2. McKinsey & Company
  3. VF Corporation
  4. Wildwood Ventures · Founder and Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Wildwood Ventures

Investments named in public bios

Out & BackKinsa ActiveRoots

Focus

capital environmentfoundersOutdoorWellnessConsumer technology

Before you pitch

Wildwood does not invest inWe focus on investing in health, wellness and active lifestyle companies and do not invest in businesses outside of these domains.

Also at Wildwood

Partners like David

At firms with a similar stage, sector and check size.

Alert me when Wildwood is active

One email when David's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is David Wagner?

David Wagner, associated with Wildwood, will emcee a SOVRN conversation about the shifting capital environment and its implications for founders.

How much does David Wagner invest?

David Wagner invests through Wildwood, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch David Wagner?

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

What did David Wagner do before Wildwood?

Banc of America Capital Investors; McKinsey & Company; VF Corporation.

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