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Jenn Burka

Investor atFTW VenturesCalifornia
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Jenn Burka is an investor at FTW Ventures focusing on climate solutions, sustainable packaging, and health and wellness. She previously worked at Evolv Ventures and managed culinary entertainment for Holland America Line.

What Jenn can write

Writes checks of$250K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

FTW Ventures writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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

Career

  1. Holland America Line · managed the culinary entertainment department
  2. Marcus Samuelsson Group
  3. Evolv Ventures · Senior Associate
  4. FTW Ventures · Investor
    Now

Focus

climate solutionssustainable packaginghealth and wellnesshealth innovation

Before you pitch

FTW Ventures does not invest inCPG, restaurants, consumer hardware, animal agriculture

Also at FTW Ventures

Brian FrankGeneral Partner

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

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Questions

Who is Jenn Burka?

Jenn Burka is an investor at FTW Ventures focusing on climate solutions, sustainable packaging, and health and wellness. She previously worked at Evolv Ventures and managed culinary entertainment for Holland America Line.

How much does Jenn Burka invest?

Jenn Burka invests through FTW Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Jenn Burka?

A warm intro from a founder FTW Ventures backed works best.

What did Jenn Burka do before FTW Ventures?

managed the culinary entertainment department at Holland America Line; Marcus Samuelsson Group; Senior Associate at Evolv Ventures.

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