Dan Abelon
InvestorGeneral Partner at Isogon Ventures · Partner at Two Sigma Ventures
Brooklyn, New York
Writes $2M – $15M checks · typically $4M
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817 people in our graph share verified history with Dan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Ken ChenaultunlockedDan: together at IBM Strategy and Change (2002–2005)
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×2Dan: together at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Dan: together at Society of Kauffman Fellows
About
Dan Abelon draws on scaling SpeedDate to 20 million users and sale to IAC for consumer growth and subscription expertise, championing AI sourcing (Georges) that reframed views on rapid follow-ons.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Experience
- Isogon VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2026 — presentNew York, United States
- Society of Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellowcurrent2014 — present
- Two Sigma VenturesPartner, Two Sigma Ventures2015 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
- Edge Harris Ventures (+other projects)Investor/Advisor/Operator2013 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- iCapital NetworkFounding Advisor / Investor2013New York, New York, United States
- SpeedDate.comCo-Founder2007 — 2012
- International Finance CorporationInvestment Analyst2006
- LazardSummer Associate, Tech M&A2006
- IBM Strategy and ChangeStrategy and Operational Consultant2002 — 2005
- Columbia Student Enterprises IncubatorFounder, Campus Pages1998 — 2002
- Moving.comSales Strategy2000
- Many companiesVery odd jobs1992 — 1997
Skills & more
Strategy24Management7SaaS2Product Management53Fundraising5Online Marketing27International Development2Start-ups99Venture Capital38Online Advertising19Mergers7Mergers & Acquisitions11
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Email MarketingMobile DevicesMarketing StrategyBusiness StrategySEOUser ExperienceEntrepreneurshipSocial Media MarketingBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsE-commerceAnalyticsFrom Dan's professional profile.
Deals · 1
OdekoBoard seat
via Two Sigma Ventures · filed Jan 2022 · $49.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Isogon Ventures
Network5
Brandon TidwellScout
General Partner at Signal Peak Ventures
Colin BeirneScout
Founding Partner at Deviation Capital
Dusan PerovicScout
Partner at Two Sigma Ventures
Frances SchwiepScout
Partner at Two Sigma Ventures
Edward Schmidt
Managing Director at Two Sigma Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dan Abelon?
- Dan Abelon draws on scaling SpeedDate to 20 million users and sale to IAC for consumer growth and subscription expertise, championing AI sourcing (Georges) that reframed views on rapid follow-ons.
- Where does Dan Abelon work?
- Dan Abelon is General Partner at Isogon Ventures.
- What does Dan Abelon invest in?
- Dan Abelon invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
- What check size does Dan Abelon write?
- Dan Abelon typically writes checks of $2M – $15M.
- What boards does Dan Abelon sit on?
- Dan Abelon holds tracked board seats at Odeko.
- Where did Dan Abelon go to school?
- Dan Abelon studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA, Management); Columbia University (BA, Econ-Philosophy); Marlboro High School (Field of Study, Adolescent Development).
Same school
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business2,000
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberPeter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkSteve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Hunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at Homebrew
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Also attended Columbia University1,123
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended Marlboro High School7
Jordan T. JaySenior Associate at Spire Capital PartnersSpencer KrugPartner at RiverPark VenturesShawn WeadockManaging Director, Head of Private Equity; Partner at Alexander Capital Ventures Management at Alexander Capital Ventures Management, LlcZach SchneiderInvestor at HOF CapitalAJ MalhotraManaging Director at Insight PartnersHailey SteinbergInvestor at Insight Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Society of Kauffman Fellows28
Henri DeshaysGeneral Partner at Newfund CapitalKen HorneManaging Partner at AN Venture PartnersBion LudwigVenture Partner at ABS Capital PartnersKush M ParmarManaging Partner at 5AM VenturesKelli CullinaneManaging Partner, CFO, CCO at Next Legacy PartnersDr. Tom HawesInvestor at Sandbox Industries
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Also worked at Two Sigma Ventures9
Vin SachidanandaPartner at Radical VenturesDusan PerovicPartner at Two Sigma VenturesFrances SchwiepPartner at Two Sigma VenturesVilli ItchevManaging Director at Two Sigma VenturesMatt JacobusVenture Partner at Two Sigma VenturesEdward SchmidtManaging Director at Two Sigma Ventures
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Also worked at iCapital Network12
Michael SidgmoreWhen Thoughts Become ThingsTyler SchintoSenior Director at Presidio VenturesBrian MullerPrincipal at Black Jays VenturesBrynne RozziInvestor Relations Analyst at Upper90Sharon CasalinoSenior Integrator at Metropolitan PartnersMaithili PurandareVice President, Operating Network & Ecosystem at Metropolitan Partners
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