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Gregor Watson

Managing Partner at1Sharpe VenturesCalifornia
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Gregor Watson is an entrepreneur and investor in real estate and fintech. He has co-founded several companies and serves on the board of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

What Gregor can write

Writes checks ofUp to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%, 7-10%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

1Sharpe Ventures writes Up to $3M checks, larger than 0% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: 1Sharpe Ventures.

Career

  1. Dwell Finance
    2014-2015
  2. Roofstock · Chairman
    2015-null
  3. 1Sharpe · Co-Founder
    Now
  4. Lessen
    2019-null

Companies founded

RoofstockLessenAziboCreative JuiceDwell Finance1Sharpe

Focus

real estatefintechproperty technology

Before you pitch

1Sharpe Ventures does not invest inInfrastructure, Dev Tools, B2B Productivity tools, martech/adtech, Vice

Also at 1Sharpe Ventures

Rob BloemkerGeneral Partner
Ginny MillerPartner
Kathleen CollinsPartner

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

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Questions

Who is Gregor Watson?

Gregor Watson is an entrepreneur and investor in real estate and fintech. He has co-founded several companies and serves on the board of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

How much does Gregor Watson invest?

Gregor Watson invests through 1Sharpe Ventures, which writes checks of Up to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Gregor Watson?

A warm intro from a founder 1Sharpe Ventures backed works best.

What did Gregor Watson do before 1Sharpe Ventures?

Dwell Finance; Chairman at Roofstock; Lessen.

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