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Philip O'Connor

Philip O'Connor

Co-Founder & Managing Partner atBlackhorn VenturesColorado
Blackhorn Ventures websiteFirm profile

Philip O'Connor is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Blackhorn Ventures. He previously served as Co-Founder and CEO of PAX Pure.

What Philip can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. PAX Pure · Co-Founder and CEO
  2. Blackhorn Ventures · Co-Founder and Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Blackhorn VenturesPAX Pure

Focus

industrial resource managementwater technologyenergy

Education

University of Canterbury, B.A. HonorsPresidio Graduate School, MBA in Sustainable Management

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Amanda RohrerPrincipal
Cameron Carver
Cameron CarverSenior Associate
Omar SmithSenior Associate

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Questions

Who is Philip O'Connor?

Philip O'Connor is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Blackhorn Ventures. He previously served as Co-Founder and CEO of PAX Pure.

How much does Philip O'Connor invest?

Blackhorn Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

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What did Philip O'Connor do before Blackhorn Ventures?

Co-Founder and CEO at PAX Pure.

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