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Brett Jackson

Investor

Co-founder, Partner at V1 VC

Boulder, Colorado

Writes $100K – $300K checks Β· typically $100K

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12 people in our graph share verified history with Brett β€” schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Benny JosephunlockedBrett: together at V1 VC (2015–2026)
Γ—6Brett: together at Crocs
Γ—3Brett: together at AVX AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Γ—2Brett: together at V1 VC

About

Brett Jackson is Managing Partner of V1VC, a firm he co-founded in 2015 that invests at inception in AI-native software and deep tech, aiming to be a founder's first yes. Before investing, he was among the first ten employees at Crocs through its IPO and was a founding team member at AVX Aircraft. His investments span software, aerospace, and energy, including Astranis, Talos, Loft Orbital, Allbirds, and Automox. He brings firsthand experience building and commercializing complex technologies.

ContactΒ· published on Brett's own website

Invests in

ConsumerDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareHealthtechSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded
Co-founded V1VC in 2015. Was a founding team member at AVX Aircraft.
Boards
Has served on the board of AVX Aircraft for more than 18 years.
More
Was one of the first ten employees at Crocs through its IPO.

From Brett's own website β€” common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

  1. V1.VCCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2015 β€” presentBoulder, Colorado
  2. AVX AIRCRAFT COMPANYBoard Membercurrent2007 β€” presentFort Worth, Texas
  3. AVX AIRCRAFT COMPANYVP Business Development2007 β€” 2014
  4. BRJ InvestmentsAngel & LP Investorcurrent2006 β€” present
  5. Generation Think TankFounder & CEO2006 β€” 2009Boulder, Colorado
  6. CrocsSales/Marketing2002 β€” 2006Boulder, Colorado

Skills & more

Start-ups31Entrepreneurship30Venture Capital17Strategic Partnerships8Investments6

From Brett's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

AVX Aircraft

Investor

AllbirdsAmerican SupercriticalAstranisAutomoxChoice DigitalFiHoneydewKeplerLoft OrbitalTalosZed

Per the investor's own website.

Colleagues at V1 VC

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brett Jackson?
Brett Jackson is Managing Partner of V1VC, a firm he co-founded in 2015 that invests at inception in AI-native software and deep tech, aiming to be a founder's first yes. Before investing, he was among the first ten employees at Crocs through its IPO and was a founding team member at AVX Aircraft. His investments span software, aerospace, and energy, including Astranis, Talos, Loft Orbital, Allbirds, and Automox. He brings firsthand experience building and commercializing complex technologies.
Where does Brett Jackson work?
Brett Jackson is Co-founder, Partner at V1 VC.
What does Brett Jackson invest in?
Brett Jackson invests in Consumer, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Brett Jackson write?
Brett Jackson typically writes checks of $100K – $300K.
What boards does Brett Jackson sit on?
Brett Jackson holds tracked board seats at AVX Aircraft.
What companies has Brett Jackson invested in?
Investments tracked here include Allbirds, American Supercritical, Astranis, Automox, Choice Digital, Fi, Honeydew, Kepler, Loft Orbital, Talos, Zed.
Where did Brett Jackson go to school?
Brett Jackson studied at University of Colorado Boulder.

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