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Jon Von Deylen

Partner atDrive by DraftKingsGreater Boston
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Jon Von Deylen is a Partner at Drive by DraftKings. He previously held roles at Snappy and Goldman Sachs.

What Jon can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BMostly follows a lead
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Goldman Sachs · Associate
    2018-2021
  2. Snappy · Director of Strategy
    2021-2021
  3. Drive by DraftKings · Senior Investment Associate
    Now
  4. Drive by DraftKings · Principal
    Now
  5. Drive by DraftKings · Partner
    Now

Focus

SportsTechEntertainmentsportsgamingmedia

Education

The Ohio State University, B.S.The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Also at Drive by DraftKings

Meredith McpherronCEO & Managing Partner
Kiki Mills JohnstonPartner
Josh WassermanSenior Associate

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Devan MalhotraFounder/Partner, Valhalla Ventures

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Questions

Who is Jon Von Deylen?

Jon Von Deylen is a Partner at Drive by DraftKings. He previously held roles at Snappy and Goldman Sachs.

How much does Jon Von Deylen invest?

Drive by DraftKings has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Jon Von Deylen?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Jon in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Drive by DraftKings backed works better.

What did Jon Von Deylen do before Drive by DraftKings?

Associate at Goldman Sachs; Director of Strategy at Snappy.

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