Austin Petersmith
InvestorGeneral Partner at Coughdrop Capital
Seattle, Washington, United States
Writes $100K – $500K checks
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About
Co-founder of Coughdrop Capital with experience as both a founder and investor with deep expertise in go-to-market, sales, product, and fundraising. Early user and investor in companies including Superhuman and Mercury.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS
Experience
- Howieco-founder & ceocurrent2023 — present
- Coughdrop CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2015 — present
- VendrVP Growth & Community2023
- CapicheFounder/CEO2019 — 2022
- Inside.comBoard Advisor2017 — 2020
- Inside.comPresident & General Manager2016 — 2019
- Inside.comFounder2014 — 2016
- Assembly, Inc.Developer Evangelist2014 — 2016San Francisco
- AppceleratorDeveloper Evangelist2011 — 2014San Francisco
- Various publicationsReporter2009 — 2012
- Stuart-Rodgers PhotographyProduction assistant2009 — 2010
- The Daily Show with Jon StewartProduction intern2008
Skills & more
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Austin Petersmith?
- Co-founder of Coughdrop Capital with experience as both a founder and investor with deep expertise in go-to-market, sales, product, and fundraising. Early user and investor in companies including Superhuman and Mercury.
- Where does Austin Petersmith work?
- Austin Petersmith is General Partner at Coughdrop Capital.
- What does Austin Petersmith invest in?
- Austin Petersmith invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, HR Tech, SaaS.
- What check size does Austin Petersmith write?
- Austin Petersmith typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- Where did Austin Petersmith go to school?
- Austin Petersmith studied at Northwestern University (Master of Science, Journalism); University of Montana (Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies).
Founder mafias
Northwestern University mafia238
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Osman KhanMSEFounded Paddle 8 +3Chris SchuhDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Xtalic +2Paulo FontesExecutive Program, Business & Management for Transplant LeadershipFounded UPMC +2Jeff HinckBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Vertical Insure +1Shelby ClarkBSFounded RelayRides +1Jeffrey LiuBachelor of Science - BSFounded Guavapass +1
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University of Montana mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Tyler HugginsBachelor of Applied Science (BASc)Founded Meati Foods +1James LiMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded JW TherapeuticsMichael FitzGeraldMFAFounded SubmittableJohn McKayPhDFounded New West GeneticsJames StephensBSFounded Blue Marble EnergyEvan D. LovelyBAFounded Knapsack
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Vendr mafia5
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Appcelerator mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Assembly mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Northwestern University589
Mikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupAnna WangAssociate at March Capital Partners
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Also attended University of Montana17
John ConnorsManaging Partner at Ignition PartnersDanielle deBouverBrand Communications Manager at Ibex InvestorsKellanGeneral Partner at FUSEKristina KlaasPartner at Chloe CapitalDavid DillmanChief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at Rev1 VenturesNathaniel MontanaPartner at Liquid Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Howie4
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Also worked at Vendr7
Priya SaiprasadInvestment Advisory Council at Neythri Futures FundKevin KriebelSales & BD Advisor at Modern TechnicalAaron CortOperating Partner, Marketing & Growth at Craft VenturesAaron WhiteInvestor at Impellent VenturesAriel DiazInvestor at Impellent VenturesJake HeenehanScout at Headline
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