Kirk Manoogian is a Partner at YL Ventures, managing US investment evaluation and supporting founders in commercial execution. He previously worked at Cornerstone Research and Jump Capital, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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YL Ventures writes $3M to $30M+ checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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- Cornerstone Research
- Jump Capital
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- Cornerstone Research
- Jump Capital
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Who is Kirk Manoogian?
Kirk Manoogian is a Partner at YL Ventures, managing US investment evaluation and supporting founders in commercial execution. He previously worked at Cornerstone Research and Jump Capital, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
How much does Kirk Manoogian invest?
Kirk Manoogian invests through YL Ventures, which writes checks of $3M to $30M+ at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Kirk Manoogian?
A warm intro from a founder YL Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Kirk Manoogian do before YL Ventures?
Cornerstone Research; Jump Capital; Cornerstone Research; Jump Capital.
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