Paul Light is a Principal at Avenir Growth Capital, joining the investment team in 2019. He serves on the board of Xepelin and as a board observer for Flutterwave and Ziina.

What Paul can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries A, Series BLead preference not reported
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Jefferies · Restructuring group
  2. Credit Suisse · Financial Sponsors group
  3. Thomas H. Lee Partners · Consumer and Healthcare groups
  4. Avenir Growth Capital · Principal
    Now

Focus

consumerhealthcarefintechventure capital

Education

Columbia Business School, MBAUniversity of Virginia, B.S. in Commerce

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Who is Paul Light?

Paul Light is a Principal at Avenir Growth Capital, joining the investment team in 2019. He serves on the board of Xepelin and as a board observer for Flutterwave and Ziina.

How much does Paul Light invest?

Avenir Growth Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at series a, series b.

How do I pitch Paul Light?

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What did Paul Light do before Avenir Growth Capital?

Restructuring group at Jefferies; Financial Sponsors group at Credit Suisse; Consumer and Healthcare groups at Thomas H. Lee Partners.

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