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Jeff Hurst

Jeff Hurst

Partner atStaley CapitalWisconsin
Staley Capital websiteFirm profile

Jeff Hurst is a Partner and Investment Committee Member at Staley Capital. He has over 30 years of experience in private equity and venture capital.

What Jeff can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atNot reportedLead preference not reported
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. Bankers Trust Company
  2. Cox Partners · Managing Partner
  3. GE Capital's Corporate Finance Group · Senior Vice President
  4. Commonwealth Capital Ventures
  5. Staley Capital · Managing Partner
    Now
  6. Staley Capital · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Commonwealth Capital Ventures

Investments named in public bios

American Internet Corp.BBN TechnologiesNBXNeurometrixThe MacGregor GroupTungleInvaluableSeahorse Bioscience

Focus

financial servicescommunications infrastructureinformation technologyanalytical systems

Education

Duke University, B.A. in History and EconomicsTulane University, M.B.A.

Also at Staley Capital

Renny Smith
Renny SmithManaging Partner
Ben Levitan
Ben LevitanPartner
Kenjo Maeji
Kenjo MaejiVice President

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Questions

Who is Jeff Hurst?

Jeff Hurst is a Partner and Investment Committee Member at Staley Capital. He has over 30 years of experience in private equity and venture capital.

How much does Jeff Hurst invest?

Staley Capital has not reported a check size.

How do I pitch Jeff Hurst?

A warm intro from a founder Staley Capital backed works best.

What did Jeff Hurst do before Staley Capital?

Bankers Trust Company; Managing Partner at Cox Partners; Senior Vice President at GE Capital's Corporate Finance Group; Commonwealth Capital Ventures.

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