Steve Brownlie

Steve Brownlie

General Partner atLeadout CapitalCalifornia

Steve Brownlie joined Leadout Capital as a General Partner in 2021, previously serving as a Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners. He is known for simplifying complex issues and engaging with founders.

What Steve can write

Writes checks of$250K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

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

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Leadout Capital.

Career

  1. Altamont Capital Partners · Managing Director
  2. Leadout Capital · General Partner
    Now

Focus

software

Education

Princeton University

Also at Leadout Capital

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Questions

Who is Steve Brownlie?

Steve Brownlie joined Leadout Capital as a General Partner in 2021, previously serving as a Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners. He is known for simplifying complex issues and engaging with founders.

How much does Steve Brownlie invest?

Steve Brownlie invests through Leadout Capital, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Steve Brownlie?

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

What did Steve Brownlie do before Leadout Capital?

Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners.

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