Where does Alex Song work?

Alex Song is Co-Founder and Chairman at Innovation Department.

What check size does Alex Song write?

Alex Song typically writes checks of $150K – $10M.

Where did Alex Song go to school?

Alex Song studied at University of California, Berkeley.

Alex Song

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Co-Founder and Chairman at Innovation Department

New York, New York, United States

Writes $150K – $10M checks

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About

Alex Song, a former hedge fund investor, runs a 100% holding company using proprietary datasets and data science to build in‑house consumer brands aimed at mid‑sized exits without traditional LPs.

Invests in

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSaaS

Experience

ProximaFounder & CEOcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
Innovation DepartmentCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2012 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
FinnCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
WellPathCo-Foundercurrent2015 — presentNew York, United States
GrummiesCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
DojoMojoCo-Founder & CEO2016 — 2021New York, NY
Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.Investment Analyst2009 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
Goldman SachsAssociate2003 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Private Equity20Start-ups21Business Strategy17Marketing Strategy5Management5Entrepreneurship5Strategic Partnerships6Marketing5Investments4Venture Capital4

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Colin Darretta

Co-Founder and CEO at Innovation Department

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Song?: Alex Song, a former hedge fund investor, runs a 100% holding company using proprietary datasets and data science to build in‑house consumer brands aimed at mid‑sized exits without traditional LPs.
Where does Alex Song work?: Alex Song is Co-Founder and Chairman at Innovation Department.
What does Alex Song invest in?: Alex Song invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Alex Song write?: Alex Song typically writes checks of $150K – $10M.
Where did Alex Song go to school?: Alex Song studied at University of California, Berkeley.