Eric Kanowsky

Eric Kanowsky

Partner atEntrada VenturesSanta Barbara

Eric Kanowsky is an early-stage technology investor and co-founder of Entrada Ventures. He previously co-founded Software.com and has invested in over 40 companies as an angel investor.

What Eric can write

Writes checks of$1M to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target10-12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Entrada Ventures writes $1M to $3M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Entrada Ventures.

Career

  1. Software.com · co-founder
  2. Entrada · co-founder
    Now

Companies founded

Software.comEntrada

Investments named in public bios

ProcoreApeel SciencesHG InsightsTrueVision SystemsCytomX

Focus

computinginfrastructurelife sciencesdataag tech

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic, BS in Mechanical EngineeringIndiana University, MBA

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Who is Eric Kanowsky?

Eric Kanowsky is an early-stage technology investor and co-founder of Entrada Ventures. He previously co-founded Software.com and has invested in over 40 companies as an angel investor.

How much does Eric Kanowsky invest?

Eric Kanowsky invests through Entrada Ventures, which writes checks of $1M to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Eric Kanowsky?

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

What did Eric Kanowsky do before Entrada Ventures?

co-founder at Software.com.

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