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Gary Lauder

Founder atLauder PartnersSilicon Valley
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Gary Lauder is the Managing Director of Lauder Partners LLC. He has worked as a venture capitalist since 1985 and holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, and Stanford.

What Gary can write

Writes checks of$500K to $10M
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Lauder Partners writes $500K to $10M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Aetna
    1980s
  2. Jacobs & Ramo Technology Ventures
    1980s
  3. Wolfensohn Associates
    1980s
  4. Lauder Partners LLC · Managing Director
    Now

Companies founded

Lauder Partners, LLCSocrates Society

Focus

technologyventure capital

Education

University of Pennsylvania, BA in International RelationsWharton School, BS in EconomicsStanford Graduate School of Business, MBA

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One email when Gary's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Who is Gary Lauder?

Gary Lauder is the Managing Director of Lauder Partners LLC. He has worked as a venture capitalist since 1985 and holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, and Stanford.

How much does Gary Lauder invest?

Gary Lauder invests through Lauder Partners, which writes checks of $500K to $10M.

How do I pitch Gary Lauder?

A warm intro from a founder Lauder Partners backed works best.

What did Gary Lauder do before Lauder Partners?

Aetna; Jacobs & Ramo Technology Ventures; Wolfensohn Associates.

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