YB Choi is a Partner and Head of Venture Capital at Cercano Management. He previously worked in venture investing at Vulcan Capital and held roles at Microsoft, Oppenheimer & Co., and Cowen & Co.
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Cercano Management writes $1M to $10M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
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- Cowen & Co.
- Oppenheimer & Co.
- Microsoft · Manager in IP Acquisitions and Investments
- Vulcan Capital2008-null
- Cercano Management · Partner, Co-Head of Venture CapitalNow
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Who is YB Choi?
YB Choi is a Partner and Head of Venture Capital at Cercano Management. He previously worked in venture investing at Vulcan Capital and held roles at Microsoft, Oppenheimer & Co., and Cowen & Co.
How much does YB Choi invest?
YB Choi invests through Cercano Management, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at seed.
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What did YB Choi do before Cercano Management?
Cowen & Co.; Oppenheimer & Co.; Manager in IP Acquisitions and Investments at Microsoft; Vulcan Capital.
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