Fred Wilson

Fred Wilson

Partner atUnion Square VenturesFirm active Sep 30New York City

Fred Wilson has been a venture capitalist since 1987 and is currently a partner at Union Square Ventures. He founded Flatiron Partners and lives in New York City.

What Fred can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Career

  1. Union Square Ventures · Partner
    Now
  2. Flatiron Partners
  3. Flatiron Partners

Companies founded

Flatiron Partners

Investments named in public bios

Coinbase

Focus

venture capitalist

Education

MIT, Bachelors degree in Mechanical EngineeringThe Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, MBA

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Who is Fred Wilson?

Fred Wilson has been a venture capitalist since 1987 and is currently a partner at Union Square Ventures. He founded Flatiron Partners and lives in New York City.

How much does Fred Wilson invest?

Union Square Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Fred Wilson?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Fred in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Union Square Ventures backed works better.

What did Fred Wilson do before Union Square Ventures?

Flatiron Partners; Flatiron Partners.

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