Claire Smilow
InvestorPartner at BoxGroup
New York, New York
Writes $250K – $500K checks · typically $375K
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.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechDeveloper ToolsFintechHardware
Experience
- BoxGroupPartnercurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Dorm Room FundPartner2018 — 2020
- Founder CollectiveMBA Associate2019 — 2020Greater Boston
- BoxGroupSummer Associate2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- SkillshareManager of Supply & Operations2018New York, NY
- SkillshareSupply Team Lead2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- SkillshareSupply Growth Manager2016 — 2017
- Kamala Harris For SenatePolicy & Research, Chief Deputy2015 — 2016
- Bridgewater AssociatesManagement Associate2013 — 2015
Education
- Harvard Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration - MBA
- Yale UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA)
Skills & more
Event PlanningProject Management3Teaching ReadingResearch3Team ManagementWriting1Microsoft Office4
From Claire's professional profile.
Colleagues at BoxGroup
Network6
Adam Rothenberg
Partner at BoxGroup
Adina Davis
Partner at BoxGroup
Claire Goldsmith
Principal at BoxGroup
David Tisch
Partner at BoxGroup
Dillon Liang
Investor at BoxGroup
Disha Karale
Investor at BoxGroup
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 – $500K.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School1,969
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Also attended Yale University619
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Shared employers
Also worked at Dorm Room Fund99
Matan RoetAssociate at Redpoint VenturesIsabelle PhelpsPartner at Lerer HippeauJason BrookePrincipal at Sapphire VenturesLauren ReederInvestor at Sequoia CapitalMarcInvestment Team at Hummingbird VenturesLan JiangPartner at Lux Capital
+ 93 more
Also worked at Founder Collective32
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
+ 26 more
Also worked at BoxGroup16
David TischPartner at BoxGroupAdam RothenbergPartner at BoxGroupNimi KatragaddaPartner at BoxGroupAdina DavisPartner at BoxGroupGreg RosenPartner at BoxGroupClaire GoldsmithPrincipal at BoxGroup
+ 10 more
Also worked at Skillshare12
Albert WengerHeading towards the knowledge ageSaar 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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