Ed Cluss is an experienced executive and investor who has led several venture-backed companies and collaborated with NEA for over 15 years. He currently serves on the boards of ApplePie Capital and Fortem Technologies.

What Ed can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Aspect Telecommunications · VP of Marketing and Corporate Development
  2. InfoGear Technologies · CEO
  3. NEA
  4. ApplePie Capital
  5. Fortem Technologies
  6. Signia Venture Partners · Managing Director
    Now

Investments named in public bios

OneD Battery Sciences

Focus

venture capitaltechnologyinternet appliancestelecommunications

Education

MIT, B.S. and M.S. engineering degreesHarvard Business School, Baker Scholar

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Who is Ed Cluss?

Ed Cluss is an experienced executive and investor who has led several venture-backed companies and collaborated with NEA for over 15 years. He currently serves on the boards of ApplePie Capital and Fortem Technologies.

How much does Ed Cluss invest?

Signia Venture Partners has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

How do I pitch Ed Cluss?

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

What did Ed Cluss do before Signia Venture Partners?

VP of Marketing and Corporate Development at Aspect Telecommunications; CEO at InfoGear Technologies; NEA; ApplePie Capital; Fortem Technologies.

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