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Erik Anderson

Erik Anderson

Founder & CEO atWestRiver GroupWashington
Full bioFirm profile

Erik Anderson is Founder and CEO of WestRiver Group, an investment platform. He has led SPACs, served on multiple boards, and holds degrees from Stanford and Claremont McKenna.

What Erik can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atNot reportedCan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Goldman, Sachs & Co. · Vice President
  2. Matthew G. Norton Co. · CEO
  3. Frazier Healthcare Partners · Partner
  4. Topgolf Entertainment Group · Executive Chairman
  5. Callaway Golf Company · Vice Chairman
    2021
  6. Singularity Group · Chairman and CEO
  7. WestRiver Group · Founder and CEO
    Now
  8. WestRiver Group · Founder & CEO
    Now

Companies founded

WestRiver GroupAmerica’s Foundation for Chess

Investments named in public bios

Solid PowerLumen BioscienceONEHOPETOCAPlay Magnus

Focus

investment platformdecarbonizationsports and entertainmentbiotechchessinnovation

Education

Stanford University, master’s and bachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringClaremont McKenna College, bachelor’s degree in Management Engineering

Also at WestRiver Group

Aaron Vaccaro
Aaron VaccaroManaging Director
Anthony Bontrager
Anthony BontragerManaging Director
Craig Lange
Craig LangeManaging Director
Harper Ellison
Harper EllisonVice President
Sean MaierDirector
Brian Huang
Brian HuangAssociate
Dana Fink
Dana FinkSenior Associate
Robert Thomas
Robert ThomasChief Investment Officer

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Who is Erik Anderson?

Erik Anderson is Founder and CEO of WestRiver Group, an investment platform. He has led SPACs, served on multiple boards, and holds degrees from Stanford and Claremont McKenna.

How much does Erik Anderson invest?

WestRiver Group has not reported a check size.

How do I pitch Erik Anderson?

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What did Erik Anderson do before WestRiver Group?

Vice President at Goldman, Sachs & Co.; CEO at Matthew G. Norton Co.; Partner at Frazier Healthcare Partners; Executive Chairman at Topgolf Entertainment Group; Vice Chairman at Callaway Golf Company; Chairman and CEO at Singularity Group.

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