Lisette Herbanek is a Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners, applying computer science and early-stage investing experience to support entrepreneurs.

What Lisette can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Ocean Azul Partners writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Dorm Room Fund · Managing Partner
  2. SomosVC · Board President
    2023
  3. Ocean Azul Partners · Managing Director
    Now

Focus

computer scienceearly-stage investingtechnologyhealthventure capital

Education

MIT, Computer Science & Engineering

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Questions

Who is Lisette Herbanek?

Lisette Herbanek is a Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners, applying computer science and early-stage investing experience to support entrepreneurs.

How much does Lisette Herbanek invest?

Lisette Herbanek invests through Ocean Azul Partners, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Lisette Herbanek?

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What did Lisette Herbanek do before Ocean Azul Partners?

Managing Partner at Dorm Room Fund; Board President at SomosVC.

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