Dean Hatton is a Founding Partner at Las Olas Venture Capital.

What Dean can write

Writes checks of$1M to $3M
Comes in atSeedCan lead the round
Ownership target10-12%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Las Olas Venture Capital writes $1M to $3M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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Questions

Who is Dean Hatton?

Dean Hatton is a Founding Partner at Las Olas Venture Capital.

How much does Dean Hatton invest?

Dean Hatton invests through Las Olas Venture Capital, which writes checks of $1M to $3M at seed.

How do I pitch Dean Hatton?

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

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