Allen Gannett
InvestorGeneral Partner at BHP Development
New York, New York
Writes $100K checks Β· typically $100K
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
- Angel InvestorPre-Seed and Seed Investingcurrent2015 β present
- Penguin Random HouseAuthor, The Creative Curvecurrent2018 β presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- SkywordChief Strategy Officer & EVP, Corp Dev2018 β 2020Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- TrackMavenFounder and CEO2012 β 2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
- AccelepriseCo-Founder and General Partner2011 β 2016Washington, D.C.
- EmployInsightCMO2011 β 2012Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Splash Networks, Inc.Co-Founder/CEO2010 β 2011
Education
- The George Washington UniversityBachelor's degree, Political Science
Skills & more
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Business DevelopmentOnline MarketingB2B MarketingNonprofitsVenture CapitalDigital MarketingOnline AdvertisingAngel InvestingManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingFrom Allen's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
BrevCofactrGiveButterMetafyRoboflowSplineStardust
Per curated public sources.
Network9
Investors connected to Allen in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
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).
Same school
Also attended The George Washington University179
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Shared employers
Also worked at Penguin Random House21
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Also worked at Skyword1
Also worked at TrackMaven1
Also worked at Acceleprise39
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