Gordon Crenshaw is a partner with over 10 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, and private equity. He previously worked at the University of Virginia endowment and in investment banking at Citi.

What Gordon can write

Writes checks of$25K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%, 7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

The LegalTech Fund writes $25K to $1M checks, larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Citi · Investment banking
  2. University of Virginia endowment
  3. Citi
  4. University of Virginia endowment
  5. Blue Heron Capital · partnership
  6. The LegalTech Fund · Partner
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Focus

venture capitalgrowth equityprivate equitylegal technologydigital securitymental health

Education

Wharton, MBAUVA, BS in CommerceUniversity of Virginia, BS in CommerceThe Wharton School, MBA

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Who is Gordon Crenshaw?

Gordon Crenshaw is a partner with over 10 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, and private equity. He previously worked at the University of Virginia endowment and in investment banking at Citi.

How much does Gordon Crenshaw invest?

Gordon Crenshaw invests through The LegalTech Fund, which writes checks of $25K to $1M at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Gordon Crenshaw?

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

What did Gordon Crenshaw do before The LegalTech Fund?

Investment banking at Citi; University of Virginia endowment; Citi; University of Virginia endowment; partnership at Blue Heron Capital.

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