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Kurt Ramirez

Kurt Ramirez

General Partner atNine Four VenturesChicago
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Kurt Ramirez is a Founding Partner at Nine Four Ventures in Chicago, where he leads investment activities and supports portfolio companies. He previously worked at Bain & Company, Cue Ball Capital, and Greenfield Partners, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

What Kurt can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Bain & Company · consultant
  2. Cue Ball Capital · investor
  3. Greenfield Partners · investor
  4. Nine Four Ventures · Founding Partner
    Now
  5. Nine Four Ventures · General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Nine Four Ventures

Focus

proptechreal estate technologyventure capitalresidential asset classescommercial asset classesconsumer

Education

Harvard Business School, MBAVanderbilt University, BS/BA

Also at Nine Four Ventures

Jeffrey Elowe
Jeffrey EloweFounder & General Partner
Paul La Londe
Paul La LondePartner
Sophia Ghadamian Kier
Sophia Ghadamian KierPrincipal

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Nick MoranGeneral Partner, New Stack Ventures
Jonathan EllisFounder & General Partner, Sandalphon Capital
Vijen PatelGeneral Partner, The 81 Collection

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Questions

Who is Kurt Ramirez?

Kurt Ramirez is a Founding Partner at Nine Four Ventures in Chicago, where he leads investment activities and supports portfolio companies. He previously worked at Bain & Company, Cue Ball Capital, and Greenfield Partners, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

How much does Kurt Ramirez invest?

Nine Four Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Kurt Ramirez?

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

What did Kurt Ramirez do before Nine Four Ventures?

consultant at Bain & Company; investor at Cue Ball Capital; investor at Greenfield Partners.

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