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Grant Newlin

Founder and Managing Partner atNewlinIllinois
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Grant Newlin is the founder and general partner of Newlin VC. His career includes roles in consulting, investment banking, and corporate finance.

What Grant can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Ernst & Young · Senior Consultant - Financial Services Advisory
    2012-2014
  2. Waller Helms Advisors · Analyst
    2014-2016
  3. The Kraft Heinz Company · Lead, Manager - Commercial Finance, FP&A, Zero-Based Budgeting ("ZBB")
    2016-2018
  4. New Stack Ventures · Senior Associate, Head of Dealflow
    2017-2019
  5. Newlin VC · Founder, General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Newlin VC

Focus

IoT and Smart HardwareInternet of Food ("IoF")Food Tech

Education

University of Illinoi

Partners like Grant

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Aaron Holiday645 Ventures
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Jason StarrFounder, Consumer Ventures
Nathan CooperFounder & Managing Partner, Barrel Ventures

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Questions

Who is Grant Newlin?

Grant Newlin is the founder and general partner of Newlin VC. His career includes roles in consulting, investment banking, and corporate finance.

How much does Grant Newlin invest?

Newlin has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Grant Newlin?

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

What did Grant Newlin do before Newlin?

Senior Consultant - Financial Services Advisory at Ernst & Young; Analyst at Waller Helms Advisors; Lead, Manager - Commercial Finance, FP&A, Zero-Based Budgeting ("ZBB") at The Kraft Heinz Company; Senior Associate, Head of Dealflow at New Stack Ventures.

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