Barry Givens
InvestorManaging Partner at Collab Capital
Atlanta, Georgia
Writes $500K – $750K checks · typically $750K
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About
Barry Givens, a mechanical engineer-turned founder who built and exited AI-driven robotic bartender Monsieur, brings hard‑tech hardware experience to seed-stage investing and crafts revenue‑based, flexible ownership structures for Black founders.
Contact· published on Barry's own website
Invests in
FintechFuture of WorkHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Collab CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
- TechstarsManaging Director2019 — 2022Atlanta Metropolitan Area
- MonsieurCEO2012 — 2018
- Caterpillar Inc.Sales Engineer and Project Manager2011 — 2013Griffin, GA
- Dream RealtyFounder and Broker2009 — 2010Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- John DeereMechanical Engineer2004 — 2009Greater Augusta Area
Skills & more
Mechanical Engineering8SolidworksSales EngineeringProject Management26New Business Development6Business Process MappingMicrosoft Office4Sales10Leadership19Networking6Strategy23Selling2
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Colleagues at Collab Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Barry Givens?
- Barry Givens, a mechanical engineer-turned founder who built and exited AI-driven robotic bartender Monsieur, brings hard‑tech hardware experience to seed-stage investing and crafts revenue‑based, flexible ownership structures for Black founders.
- Where does Barry Givens work?
- Barry Givens is Managing Partner at Collab Capital.
- What does Barry Givens invest in?
- Barry Givens invests in Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Barry Givens write?
- Barry Givens typically writes checks of $500K – $750K.
- Where did Barry Givens go to school?
- Barry Givens studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (BS, Mechanical Engineering).
Founder mafias
Techstars mafia2,005
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Jagmeet LambaEntrepreneurshipFounded Certa +3Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2Ari TullaMentorFounded Elo Health +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2Weiting LiuMentorFounded Everyday.me +2Zack WeinerMentorFounded overtime +2
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Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology704
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalJames WangGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Techstars821
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Helen SunAnalyst at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Ashley EthridgeExecutive Assistant at Teamworthy VenturesSamuel MartinVenture Analyst at OSF VenturesJake RoeperSenior Associate at Trust VenturesMitch BrooksFounding Managing Partner at High Street Equity PartnersDaniel StantonAdvisor at REFASHIOND Ventures
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