Claire Smilow
InvestorPartner at BoxGroup
New York, New York
Writes $250K β $500K checks Β· typically $375K
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266 people in our graph share verified history with Claire β schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Micah RosenbloomunlockedClaire: together at Founder Collective (2019β2020)
Γ4Claire: together at Dorm Room
Claire: together at Bridgewater Associates
Γ5Claire: together at Founder Collective
About
Claire Smilow backs student and recent-grad founders, maintains strong alumni networks as they build subsequent companies, and is an accessible, trusted connector founders cite as a hands-on primary contact.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechDeveloper ToolsFintechHardware
Experience
- BoxGroupPartnercurrent2020 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Dorm Room FundPartner2018 β 2020
- Founder CollectiveMBA Associate2019 β 2020Greater Boston
- BoxGroupSummer Associate2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- SkillshareManager of Supply & Operations2018New York, NY
- SkillshareSupply Team Lead2017 β 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- SkillshareSupply Growth Manager2016 β 2017
- Kamala Harris For SenatePolicy & Research, Chief Deputy2015 β 2016
- Bridgewater AssociatesManagement Associate2013 β 2015
Skills & more
Event PlanningProject Management3Teaching ReadingResearch3Team ManagementWriting1Microsoft Office4
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Colleagues at BoxGroup
Network4
Adam Rothenberg
Partner at BoxGroup
Adina Davis
Partner at BoxGroup
David Tisch
Partner at BoxGroup
Disha Karale
Investor at BoxGroup
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Claire Smilow?
- Claire Smilow backs student and recent-grad founders, maintains strong alumni networks as they build subsequent companies, and is an accessible, trusted connector founders cite as a hands-on primary contact.
- Where does Claire Smilow work?
- Claire Smilow is Partner at BoxGroup.
- What does Claire Smilow invest in?
- Claire Smilow invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Fintech, Hardware.
- What check size does Claire Smilow write?
- Claire Smilow typically writes checks of $250K β $500K.
- Where did Claire Smilow go to school?
- Claire Smilow studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Yale University (Bachelor of Arts (BA)).
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Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalTim DraperFounder of Draper AssociatesMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at FloodgateMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner Perkins
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Shared employers
Also worked at Dorm Room Fund98
Matan RoetAssociate at Redpoint VenturesIsabelle PhelpsPartner at Lerer HippeauJason BrookePrincipal at Sapphire VenturesLauren ReederSeed/early-stage investor at Sequoia CapitalMarcInvestment Team at Hummingbird VenturesLan JiangPartner at Lux Capital
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Also worked at Founder Collective36
Chris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder CollectiveAmanda HersonGeneral Partner at Founder CollectiveDavid FrankelSeed Stage Venture Capital in the United StatesEric PaleyEntrepreneur and Seed Investor in Cambridge, MADave BiscegliaVenture Partner at Founder Collective
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Also worked at BoxGroup15
Christian BjellandHead of Capital Formation at LowercarbonAngela ZhangCampus Lead at The MBA FundDavid TischPartner at BoxGroupAdam RothenbergPartner at BoxGroupNimi KatragaddaPartner at BoxGroupAdina DavisPartner at BoxGroup
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Also worked at Skillshare14
Albert WengerUnion Square Ventures partner, technology investor, and author of The World After CapitalSaar PikarInvestor at OMERS VenturesMinette NavarretePresident & Managing Partner at Kickstart VenturesDave CatesManaging Director at Insight PartnersGautam ShewakramaniPartner at On DeckNicky KamraPrincipal at Streamlined Ventures
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