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Ross Rogers

New York,CA

Summary

Led the successful $13M launch of a Venture Capital Fund 1, driving 14 strategic investments. At a Detroit family office, helped make 38 investments predominantly in early-stage private companies. At VU Venture Partners, sourced and helped make over 15 investments, executing precise strategies, and cultivating a robust startup network.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Investor

640 Oxford
08.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded the successful launch of a Venture Capital Fund 1, raising approximately $20M
  • Conducted extensive due diligence by engaging with numerous startups, both virtually and in-person, evaluating their potential as viable investment prospects for the fund.
  • Facilitated strategic investment decisions, resulting in 24 successful investments in promising pre-seed to seed stage companies to date.
  • Provided comprehensive support to portfolio companies, leveraging a diverse range of strategies and networks to effectively connect these entities with a spectrum of potential customers, fostering crucial relationships and avenues for business growth.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Investor

A Family Office In Detroit
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Pioneered the development of an innovative early-stage alternative investment strategy.
  • Conducted extensive due diligence and rigorous analysis while engaging directly with numerous private companies to assess their investment potential.
  • Executed a total of 38 strategic investments, comprising 12 direct investments and 26 syndicated investments across varied sectors.

Investor

VU Venture Partners
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Implemented structured weekly sprints across diverse deal flow channels, elevating both the quantity and quality of sourced investment opportunities, resulting in the successful pursuit or closure of over 15 deals.
  • Developed targeted investment strategies for key industry sectors such as enterprise, healthcare, and consumer verticals. Evaluated pitch decks, engaged with startups and investors, and regularly presented prime investment prospects at Partners Meetings and Investment Committees.
  • Cultivated a robust network spanning accelerators, VC/PE funds, strategic partners, and startup founders. Leveraged access to VU's investor and strategic network, fostering valuable connections and opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Education

Bachelor's - Communications and Entrepreneurship

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
05.2020

Skills

  • High Emotional Intelligence
  • CRM software proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, Steak, Affinity etc)
  • Negotiation skills for deals and contracts

Timeline

Investor

640 Oxford
08.2022 - Current

Investor

A Family Office In Detroit
09.2021 - 08.2022

Investor

VU Venture Partners
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor's - Communications and Entrepreneurship

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

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