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Austin McChord

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at Outsiders · Founder at Datto · Co-Founder, Chairman at Slide

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Writes $500K – $7M checks

FoundedDattoSlide

30 Under 30 2015 · Enterprise Technology

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About

Built Datto into a billion-dollar company without an elite education, McChord backs nontraditional founders outside tech hubs and actively runs companies as CEO of Casana, offering real-time operator insight.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechRoboticsSaaS

Founder at Datto

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Datto's investors · 15

Benchstrength PartnersNew York · since 2026Connecticut InnovationsNew Haven · $500K – $2M checks · since 2026futurepresentsince 2026General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2026Glynn Capital ManagementMenlo Park · since 2026Golub GrowthChicago · since 2014Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M checks · since 2014M33 GrowthBoston · since 2014Sixth StreetSan Francisco · $50M – $2.5B checks · since 2022TCVMenlo Park · $10M – $500M checks · since 2014TemasekSingapore · since 2022Toba CapitalLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checks · since 2014Top Down VenturesVancouver · $500K – $3M checks · since 2026TPGSan Francisco · since 2022Vista Equity PartnersNew York · since 2026

Co-Founder, Chairman at Slide

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Slide's investors · 6

Benchstrength PartnersNew YorkConnecticut InnovationsNew Haven · $500K – $2M checksGlynn Capital ManagementMenlo ParkOutsidersNorwalk · $500K – $8M checksTampaBay.VenturesTampa · since 2021Vine VenturesNew York · $1M – $10M checks

Co-founders at Slide

MFMichael Fass
Michael FassCo-Founder, CEO

Deals · 1

Project Orca, Inc.Board seat

via Outsiders · filed May 2025 · $25M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Outsiders

Abi Gold-Pastor
Operations Associate at Outsiders
George Easley
Partner at Outsiders
Jiya Singh
Associate at Outsiders
John Goettee
Sr. Associate at Outsiders
Jonathan Aizik
Investor at Outsiders
Jonny Aizik
Associate at Outsiders
Kate Richards
Events Manager at Outsiders
Kevin King
Venture Partner at Outsiders

Frequently asked questions

Who is Austin McChord?
Built Datto into a billion-dollar company without an elite education, McChord backs nontraditional founders outside tech hubs and actively runs companies as CEO of Casana, offering real-time operator insight.
Where does Austin McChord work?
Austin McChord is Founder of Datto and Managing Partner at Outsiders and Co-Founder, Chairman at Slide.
What does Austin McChord invest in?
Austin McChord invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics, SaaS.
What check size does Austin McChord write?
Austin McChord typically writes checks of $500K – $7M.
What companies did Austin McChord found?
Austin McChord founded Datto, Slide.
What boards does Austin McChord sit on?
Austin McChord holds tracked board seats at Project Orca, Inc..

Founder mafias

Casana mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Khan SiddiquiMember Board Of DirectorsFounded Eyecheq +2

Datto mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Michael FassExecutive OfficerFounded Slide

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