John Yanyali

John Yanyali

Founder and Partner atFirst Drop VenturesSanta Monica

John Yanyali is an entrepreneur who invested in technology and smart industries. He held leadership roles at Elektronet, Jova Digital, Duuple, Juicebot, and co-founded First Drop Ventures.

What John can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedLead preference not reported
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Jova Digital · Founder
    2016
  2. Duuple · Investor
    2017
  3. Juicebot · Executive board member, later Chief Executive Officer
    2018
  4. First Drop Ventures · Partner and Co-Founder
    Now
  5. Jova Digital
    2016
  6. Juicebot · executive board member
    2018
  7. Juicebot · Chief Executive Officer
  8. First Drop Ventures · General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Jova DigitalFirst Drop Ventures

Investments named in public bios

DuupleJova DigitalJuiceBotELEKTRONET A.Ş.

Focus

technologysmart industryenergyfinanceinfrastructureFintech

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Who is John Yanyali?

John Yanyali is an entrepreneur who invested in technology and smart industries. He held leadership roles at Elektronet, Jova Digital, Duuple, Juicebot, and co-founded First Drop Ventures.

How much does John Yanyali invest?

First Drop Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

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

What did John Yanyali do before First Drop Ventures?

Founder at Jova Digital; Investor at Duuple; Executive board member, later Chief Executive Officer at Juicebot; Jova Digital; executive board member at Juicebot; Chief Executive Officer at Juicebot.

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