Amit Sharma
InvestorManaging Partner at Black Jays Ventures
New York, New York, United States
Writes $100K β $250K checks Β· typically $175K
About
Founder of Black Jays responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and making investment decisions. Former global strategy consultant at Deloitte in Canada and the UK, and an active early-stage investor/advisor in digital media and consumer startups; also a board member with the New York Angels.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Black Jays VenturesFounder & General Partnercurrent2016 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2013 β present
- New York AngelsBoard Member2018 β 2022Greater New York City Area
- Self-employedStartup Advisor2011 β 2012London, United Kingdom
- Ingenious MediaAssociate Director2008 β 2010London, United Kingdom
- Deloitte Consulting, StrategyManager2006 β 2008London, United Kingdom
- Deloitte Consulting, Strategy & OperationsConsultant2001 β 2004Ottawa, Canada
Skills & more
Strategy29Business Development15Negotiation5Web Video1Digital Media9Angel Investing1Business Strategy17Digital Strategy8New Business Development6Cross-functional Team Leadership2Telecommunications3Mergers & Acquisitions4
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Strategic PartnershipsInvestmentsStart-upsManagement ConsultingEntrepreneurshipManagementConsultingLanguages French
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Colleagues at Black Jays Ventures
Network10
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Lee JacobsScout
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Michael MaScout
Partner at Liquid Ventures
Annie Case
Advisor at KPCB
Austin Clements
Managing Partner at Slauson & Co.
Dane McDonald
Managing Director at Batshit Crazy Ventures
Freada Kapor Klein
Founding Partner at Kapor Capital
Joe Montana
Managing Partner at Liquid Ventures
Sumeet Gajri
Founder/GP at Original Capital
Tim Thimmaiah
Principal at Black Jays Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Amit Sharma?
- Founder of Black Jays responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and making investment decisions. Former global strategy consultant at Deloitte in Canada and the UK, and an active early-stage investor/advisor in digital media and consumer startups; also a board member with the New York Angels.
- Where does Amit Sharma work?
- Amit Sharma is Managing Partner at Black Jays Ventures.
- What check size does Amit Sharma write?
- Amit Sharma typically writes checks of $100K β $250K.
- Where did Amit Sharma go to school?
- Amit Sharma studied at London Business School (MBA, Strategy); Columbia Business School (MBA Exchange Program); Carleton University (Honours, International Business).
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