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Neil Keegan

Co-Managing Partner, CEO atMarlinspike CapitalChevy Chase
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Neil Keegan is the CEO and co-founder of Marlinspike. He previously served as CEO and CIO of Roanoke Capital Management for eleven years.

What Neil can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atNot reportedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. U.S. Navy
    1991-1994
  2. Goldman Sachs
  3. Roanoake Capital Mgmt. · CEO/CIO
  4. Marlinspike · Co-Managing Partner, CEO
    Now

Companies founded

Marlinspike

Focus

AerospaceAI & Machine LearningAutonomy & RoboticsCybersecurity

Education

U.S. Naval Academy, BS in History

Also at Marlinspike Capital

Chip WalterPartner, Managing Director
Mislav TolusicCo-Managing Partner, CIO
Nick SnoadVice President
David TarsaSenior Associate
Grace McGillSenior Associate
Jude AkpunkuSenior Associate

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Who is Neil Keegan?

Neil Keegan is the CEO and co-founder of Marlinspike. He previously served as CEO and CIO of Roanoke Capital Management for eleven years.

How much does Neil Keegan invest?

Marlinspike Capital has not reported a check size.

How do I pitch Neil Keegan?

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

What did Neil Keegan do before Marlinspike Capital?

U.S. Navy; Goldman Sachs; CEO/CIO at Roanoake Capital Mgmt..

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