Fundraising Fox

Allen Taylor

Investor

Managing Partner, Endeavor Catalyst at Endeavor Catalyst · Advisor at Alexia Ventures · Founding Board Member and Partner at Alter Global

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Allen Taylor runs a nonprofit-owned fund that donates 100% of GP economics to sustain the organization, pairing an inside-builder path from employee #9 with LPs largely founders and Endeavor entrepreneurs.

Invests in

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSector Agnostic

Experience

  1. EndeavorManaging Partner, Endeavor Catalystcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. EndeavorManaging Director, Endeavor Catalystcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. EndeavorDirector --> VP --> SVP, Global Networkcurrent2009 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  4. EndeavorAssociate --> Manager --> Director, Search & Selection2006 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Alter GlobalPartner & Founding Board Membercurrent2015 — presentGlobal
  6. Kauffman FellowsBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
  7. H2 (h2.co)Advisory Board Membercurrent2022 — presentLATAM
  8. Princeton in Latin America (PiLA)Board of Directors2004 — 2015Princeton, New Jersey
  9. Princeton in Latin America (PiLA)Co-Founder & Executive Director2002 — 2004Latin America
  10. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 16)2011 — 2013Palo Alto, California, United States
  11. GuideStarProgram Associate2005 — 2006London Area, United Kingdom
  12. German-American Fulbright CommissionFulbright Scholar2004 — 2005Berlin Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Leadership1Inspiring Teams2Entrepreneurship99Venture Capital82Emerging Markets50Nonprofits29Business Strategy34International Business29Business Development15Latin America7Private Equity7Non-profit Leadership2
+9 moreInternational DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsNew Business DevelopmentInvestmentsTurkeyBrazilIndonesiaStart-upsManagement

Languages German · Spanish

From Allen's professional profile.

Colleagues at Endeavor Catalyst

Abbi Larkin
Manager, Entrepreneur Selection at Endeavor Catalyst
Agustina Cianciarullo
Manager, Entrepreneur Experience at Endeavor Catalyst
Ali Ayala
Senior Manager, Operations at Endeavor Catalyst
Amber Cohon
Associate, Capital at Endeavor Catalyst
Amy Lin
Senior Associate, Endeavor Catalyst at Endeavor Catalyst
Ana Fernandes
Lead Manager, Graphic Designer at Endeavor Catalyst
Anastasia O'Byrne
Senior Associate, Finance at Endeavor Catalyst
Andre Lima
Senior Data Analyst, Platform at Endeavor Catalyst

Network10

Scott SandellScout
Executive Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at NEA
Adam FeleskyScout
CEO at Portage Ventures
Benoit MarrelScout
Managing Partner at Breega
Jeppe ZinkScout
Partner at Northzone
Nnamdi OkikeScout
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at 645 Ventures
Aya Darwazeh
Associate at Endeavor Catalyst
Carlos Domingo
Founder & General Partner at SPiCE VC
Jackie Carmel
Managing Director at Endeavor Catalyst
Margaret Pollack
Senior Director, Investments & Capital Team Lead at Endeavor Catalyst
Niccolò Sanarico
General Partner & CTO at Primo Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Allen Taylor?
Allen Taylor runs a nonprofit-owned fund that donates 100% of GP economics to sustain the organization, pairing an inside-builder path from employee #9 with LPs largely founders and Endeavor entrepreneurs.
Where does Allen Taylor work?
Allen Taylor is Managing Partner, Endeavor Catalyst at Endeavor Catalyst.
What does Allen Taylor invest in?
Allen Taylor invests in Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
What check size does Allen Taylor write?
Allen Taylor typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Allen Taylor go to school?
Allen Taylor studied at Princeton University (A.B.; Germanic Languages & Literature, German Culture; European Politics; Latin American Studies); Sonoma Valley High School.

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Also attended Sonoma Valley High School2

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Also worked at H2 (h2.co)13

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Also worked at Princeton in Latin America (PiLA)99

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