Garnet Heraman

Founder and Managing Partner atAperture Venture CapitalLaguna Beach

Garnet Heraman is an investor and entrepreneur. He serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Aperture Venture Capital.

What Garnet can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Rhizome.org
    1996
  2. TiE New York · founding board member
    1999-2001
  3. The CORO Foundation
    2000-1
  4. Aegis Investment Partners · Founder
  5. FUEL OZ.Capital · Chairman
  6. Aperture Venture Capital · Founder and Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Aperture Venture CapitalAegis Investment Partners

Investments named in public bios

Iryss FinancialGather VoicesGizer.ioEmpyreal LogisticsGivKwikCandy Lab ARDynepicplayPORTALMakomiBiba

Focus

innovationdiversitytechnology

Education

Columbia University, B.A.London School of Economics, International Economics ProgramNYU Stern School of Business, M.B.A.

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Questions

Who is Garnet Heraman?

Garnet Heraman is an investor and entrepreneur. He serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Aperture Venture Capital.

How much does Garnet Heraman invest?

Aperture Venture Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Garnet Heraman?

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

What did Garnet Heraman do before Aperture Venture Capital?

Rhizome.org; founding board member at TiE New York; The CORO Foundation; Founder at Aegis Investment Partners; Chairman at FUEL OZ.Capital.

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