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John Giampetroni

Co-founder & Managing Director atVelvet Sea VenturesNew York
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John Giampetroni is a professional investor with 30 years of experience. He is a co-founder and Managing Director at Velvet Sea Ventures.

What John can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Morgan Stanley
  2. Rizvi Traverse Management · Co-founder, COO
    2005-null
  3. Velvet Sea Ventures · Co-founder and Managing Director
    Now

Companies founded

Rizvi Traverse ManagementVSV

Investments named in public bios

SESAC

Education

Michigan State University, BA

Also at Velvet Sea Ventures

Kass LazerowCo-founder & Managing Director
Katherine Quick RosaManaging Director
Matthew GiampetroniCo-founder & Managing Director
Mike LazerowCo-founder & Managing Director

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Who is John Giampetroni?

John Giampetroni is a professional investor with 30 years of experience. He is a co-founder and Managing Director at Velvet Sea Ventures.

How much does John Giampetroni invest?

Velvet Sea Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch John Giampetroni?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name John in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Velvet Sea Ventures backed works better.

What did John Giampetroni do before Velvet Sea Ventures?

Morgan Stanley; Co-founder, COO at Rizvi Traverse Management.

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