Max Krause

Senior Analyst, Head of Founder Discovery atInnospark VenturesMassachusetts

Max Krause is Senior Analyst and Head of Founder Discovery at Innospark Ventures, where he leads sourcing strategy and manages the Summer Internship Program. He joined full-time in 2022 after interning there and earning a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross.

What Max can write

Writes checks of$250K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Innospark Ventures writes $250K to $3M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Innospark
    Now
  2. Innospark Ventures · Analyst
    Now

Focus

sourcing strategyfounder discoveryportfolio initiativesentrepreneurshipstartupstechnology

Education

College of the Holy Cross, B.A.

Also at Innospark Ventures

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Questions

Who is Max Krause?

Max Krause is Senior Analyst and Head of Founder Discovery at Innospark Ventures, where he leads sourcing strategy and manages the Summer Internship Program. He joined full-time in 2022 after interning there and earning a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross.

How much does Max Krause invest?

Max Krause invests through Innospark Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Max Krause?

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

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