Derek Dedeker is a Principal at Frist Cressey Ventures, joining in 2022. He previously spent four years at Sante Ventures and worked at Citi in investment banking.

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Career

  1. Citi · Investment Banking Senior Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group
  2. Frist Cressey Ventures · Principal
    Now

Focus

healthcareearly-stage

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Who is Derek Dedeker?

Derek Dedeker is a Principal at Frist Cressey Ventures, joining in 2022. He previously spent four years at Sante Ventures and worked at Citi in investment banking.

How much does Derek Dedeker invest?

Frist Cressey Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

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What did Derek Dedeker do before Frist Cressey Ventures?

Investment Banking Senior Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at Citi.

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