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William Finney

Co-Founder & General Partner atBreakwater VenturesSeattle
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William Finney is a co-founder and general partner at Breakwater Ventures. He previously served as managing partner at SeaChange.

What William can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. SeaChange · managing partner
  2. Breakwater Ventures · Co-Founder and General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Breakwater Ventures

Focus

software startupspre-seedseed

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Who is William Finney?

William Finney is a co-founder and general partner at Breakwater Ventures. He previously served as managing partner at SeaChange.

How much does William Finney invest?

Breakwater Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch William Finney?

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

What did William Finney do before Breakwater Ventures?

managing partner at SeaChange.

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