Robert H. Balk is a co-founder and venture partner at Pier 70 with 22 years of experience in strategy, finance, and venture capital. He previously led Boeing's venture capital fund-of-funds program and has been involved in entrepreneurial programs in Central New York.
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Pier 70 Ventures writes $250K to $3M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
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- The Boeing Company · analyst1997
- Phantom Works: Technology, Planning, and Acquisition (TP&A)
- High Tech Rochester · Entrepreneur in Residence
- Syracuse Tech Garden · board member
- Pier 70 · Co-Founder & Venture PartnerNow
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Who is Robert H. Balk?
Robert H. Balk is a co-founder and venture partner at Pier 70 with 22 years of experience in strategy, finance, and venture capital. He previously led Boeing's venture capital fund-of-funds program and has been involved in entrepreneurial programs in Central New York.
How much does Robert H. Balk invest?
Robert H. Balk invests through Pier 70 Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at seed, series a, series b.
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What did Robert H. Balk do before Pier 70 Ventures?
analyst at The Boeing Company; Phantom Works: Technology, Planning, and Acquisition (TP&A); Entrepreneur in Residence at High Tech Rochester; board member at Syracuse Tech Garden.
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