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Allen Gannett

Investor

General Partner at BHP Development

New York, New York

Writes $100K checks Β· typically $100K

30 Under 30 2016 Β· Marketing & Advertising

About

Allen Gannett founded TrackMaven, which merged with Skyword in October 2018 to create a content marketing platform. He invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies through a fund with founder and CEO limited partners, with investments in over 150 companies. Gannett authored "The Creative Curve," a book on idea development published in ten languages.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechCloud ComputingConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechFuture of WorkGamingGovTechHardwareHealthtechInsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesMobility & TransportationPropTechRoboticsSaaSSocialSpace TechTravel & Hospitality

Experience

  1. Angel InvestorPre-Seed and Seed Investingcurrent2015 β€” present
  2. Penguin Random HouseAuthor, The Creative Curvecurrent2018 β€” presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  3. SkywordChief Strategy Officer & EVP, Corp Dev2018 β€” 2020Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  4. TrackMavenFounder and CEO2012 β€” 2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
  5. AccelepriseCo-Founder and General Partner2011 β€” 2016Washington, D.C.
  6. EmployInsightCMO2011 β€” 2012Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  7. Splash Networks, Inc.Co-Founder/CEO2010 β€” 2011

Education

  1. The George Washington UniversityBachelor's degree, Political Science

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Social Media99Marketing99Start-ups99Marketing Strategy99Fundraising99Business Strategy99Leadership Development83New Business Development86Competitive Analysis78Social Media Marketing99Non-profits66
+12 moreBusiness DevelopmentOnline MarketingB2B MarketingNonprofitsVenture CapitalDigital MarketingOnline AdvertisingAngel InvestingManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic Speaking

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Investments

Investor

BrevCofactrGiveButterMetafyRoboflowSplineStardust

Per curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Allen Gannett?
Allen Gannett founded TrackMaven, which merged with Skyword in October 2018 to create a content marketing platform. He invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies through a fund with founder and CEO limited partners, with investments in over 150 companies. Gannett authored "The Creative Curve," a book on idea development published in ten languages.
What does Allen Gannett invest in?
Allen Gannett invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Gaming, GovTech, Hardware, Healthtech, InsurTech, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Social, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
What check size does Allen Gannett write?
Allen Gannett typically writes checks of $100K.
What companies has Allen Gannett invested in?
Investments tracked here include Brev, Cofactr, GiveButter, Metafy, Roboflow, Spline, Stardust.
Where did Allen Gannett go to school?
Allen Gannett studied at The George Washington University (Bachelor's degree, Political Science).

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