Avidan Ross
InvestorManaging Partner, Root Ventures at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $1M
About
Avidan Ross is the Founding Partner of Root Ventures. He previously designed industrial robotics for Food Network's kitchens, served as CTO of CIM Group where he focused on industrial investing, and worked as an embedded application developer at Excite@Home. He holds a BA in Computer Science from Columbia University.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareRobotics
Experience
- Root VenturesFounding Partner & Lead Baristacurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- SabbaticalSabbatical2011 — 2013
- CIM Group, L.P.Chief Technology Officer / Investments2004 — 2011
- Excite@HomeNetwork Software Engineering Intern2000
Education
- Columbia UniversityBachelor's degree, Computer Science
Skills & more
Strategic Planning38Management7Investments62Asset Managment1Business Intelligence3Acquisitions3Due Diligence41Business Analysis7Project Management17Valuation21Software Development5Software Project Management4
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Information TechnologyMobile ApplicationsNetwork AdministrationNetworking SoftwareBusiness DevelopmentEngineering ManagementAsset ManagementBusiness StrategyStart-upsProduct ManagementVenture CapitalFrom Avidan's professional profile.
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Head of Operations at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Partner at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Principal at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Partner at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Operations Manager at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Partner at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Associate at Root Ventures Manager, Llc
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Avidan Ross work?
- Avidan Ross is Managing Partner, Root Ventures at Root Ventures Manager, Llc.
- What does Avidan Ross invest in?
- Avidan Ross invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Developer Tools, Hardware, Robotics.
- What check size does Avidan Ross write?
- Avidan Ross typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
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Also worked at CIM Group, L.P.2
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