Barry Givens
InvestorManaging Partner at Collab Capital
Atlanta, Georgia
Writes $500K – $750K checks · typically $750K
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
SolidworksMicrosoft Office4Mechanical Engineering8Sales EngineeringProject Management26New Business Development6Business Process MappingSales10Networking6Selling2Entrepreneurship18Product Development9
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Start-upsStrategic PartnershipsProgram ManagementManufacturingBusiness DevelopmentMarketingMarketing StrategyLeadershipStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementFrom Barry's professional profile.
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 mafia238
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +4Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2
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Georgia Institute of Technology mafia180
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Lukasz GadowskiExchange SemesterFounded Spreadshirt +2Aamir PoonawallaMastersFounded Understudy Labs +1Jonathan FriedmanBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Assembly +1Eric WangMaster of Science - MSFounded Natural +1Pranavkrishna SureshDual EnrollmentFounded Blaze Market Incorporated +1Royce ArockiasamyBachelor of Science - BSFounded Pleom +1
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Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology346
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 Techstars453
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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Also worked at Caterpillar Inc.15
Gregory BillingtonResearch at Transform Capital ManagementAshley EthridgeExecutive Assistant at Teamworthy VenturesMitch BrooksFounding Managing Partner at High Street Equity PartnersDaniel StantonAdvisor at REFASHIOND VenturesMark GrosshansPrincipal, Financial Performance at FrontenacRenzo Viale PaivaAdvisor at Bee Partners
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