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Austin Walne
InvestorSenior Partner at Artis Ventures · Board director at Second Front Systems
San Francisco, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Partner focused on breakthrough technologies at the convergence of technology and biology. He previously advised institutional investors in the private secondary market and worked in software development and product management, and serves on boards including Second Front Systems and Locus Biosciences. He holds a B.A. from the University of Tennessee and FINRA Series 62, 63, 65 licenses.
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Board director at Second Front Systems
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Experience
- ARTISSenior Partnercurrent2015 — present
- Luminate MedicalBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentGalway, County Galway, Ireland
- Locus Biosciences, Inc.Board Membercurrent2017 — presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- SF Agile MarketingCo-Organizercurrent2012 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Second Front SystemsBoard Observer2020 — 2026Arlington, Virginia, United States
- FNEXRegistered Representativecurrent2015 — present
Skills & more
- Eagle Scout — Scouting America
- Series 62, 63, & 65 — FINRA
- Certified Scrum Product Owner — Scrum Alliance
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Austin Walne?
- Partner focused on breakthrough technologies at the convergence of technology and biology. He previously advised institutional investors in the private secondary market and worked in software development and product management, and serves on boards including Second Front Systems and Locus Biosciences. He holds a B.A. from the University of Tennessee and FINRA Series 62, 63, 65 licenses.
- Where does Austin Walne work?
- Austin Walne is Senior Partner at Artis Ventures and Board director at Second Front Systems.
- What check size does Austin Walne write?
- Austin Walne typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Austin Walne invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Locus Biosciences, Luminate, Second Front Systems.
- Where did Austin Walne go to school?
- Austin Walne studied at University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Shared employers
Also worked at ARTIS12
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Also worked at Luminate Medical3
Also worked at Locus Biosciences, Inc.9
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Also worked at Second Front Systems11
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