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David Bluhm

Founder

Co-founder at Plunk

Seattle, Washington

Writes $50K – $2M checks · typically $250K

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About

David Bluhm is Managing Director at Agnitio Capital, which provides growth and M&A advisory services to technology companies. Over more than 30 years he has founded, co-founded, or held senior roles at numerous startups, including Z2 (acquired by King.com), GoTV Networks (acquired by Phunware), Medio Systems (acquired by Nokia/HERE), and Realtor.com, and he co-founded companies resulting in two IPOs and multiple acquisitions. His earlier career included business development and sales roles at Motorola and Hewlett-Packard.

Co-founder at Plunk

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Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo

Co-founders at Plunk

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Brian LentCo-founder

Experience

  1. Agnitio CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  2. Fathom WaterStrategic Advisorcurrent2025 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  3. BorrowerBidMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2026 — presentSeatlle
  4. lamda XCo-Founder and Presidentcurrent2019 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  5. Vine Maple PlaceMember Board Of Directorscurrent2021 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  6. New Life ChurchMembercurrent2024 — presentRenton, Washington, United States
  7. Dillon S. Reagan Hammer Cancer FoundationCo-Directorcurrent2017 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  8. Cedar Grove Equestrian LLCPrincipalcurrent2006 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  9. PlunkCo-Founder and President2019 — 2024Bellevue, Washington, United States
  10. Powerit-Air2EnergyChairman2018 — 2024Seattle, WA
  11. illunoMember Board Of Directors2020 — 2024Dallas, Texas, United States
  12. BlucadiaCo-founder and Chairman2014 — 2021Greater Seattle Area
  13. Centered (non-profit)Founding Member2014 — 2020Greater Seattle Area
  14. CoMotion at University of WashingtonEntrepreneur in Residence2012 — 2018UW Center for Commercialization
  15. Schedule Agent - Acquired by Defensive Driving SchoolsChairman2014 — 2016Greater Seattle Area
  16. Wargaming - WG CellsCEO2014 — 2016Greater Seattle Area
  17. Medio - Acquired by Nokia / HERECo-Founder2004 — 2015Greater Seattle Area
  18. K-Invite - Acquired by Nokia / HERECo-Founder, K-Invite2012 — 2014Greater Seattle Area
  19. Z2 - Acquired by King.comCo-Founder and CEO2009 — 2012Greater Seattle Area
  20. Ekahau - Acquired by OoklaStrategic Advisor2008Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  21. NextMedium - Acquired by Brand Affinity TechnologiesCEO2007 — 2008Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  22. GoTV Networks - Acquired by PhunwareCEO2004 — 2007Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  23. WUF Networks - Acquired by Yahoo!CEO2004San Francisco Bay Area
  24. Bessemer Venture PartnersEntrepreneur in Residence2004Greater Boston
  25. HandsOn Mobile - Acquired by Millennial CapitalCo-Founder and President1999 — 2003Greater Seattle Area
  26. Young LifeMember Board Of Directors (Non-Profit)1999 — 2003Greater Seattle Area
  27. Northwest Venture GroupMember Board Of Directors1999 — 2003Greater Seattle Area
  28. BidPath / BondHub / Ansyr Graphics / iFloor / TeraCloudMember Board Of Directors1999 — 2002Greater Seattle Area
  29. NearMe, Inc.CEO2000 — 2001Greater Seattle Area
  30. 2WAY - Acquired by ValidorCo-Founder and CEO1996 — 2000Greater Seattle Area
  31. MotorolaSenior Business Development1994 — 1996Greater Seattle Area
  32. Davox Corporation - Concerto - Acquired by AspectVP Sales and Marketing1992Greater Boston
  33. Mammoth Productions - Acquired by The Washington PostVP Sales and Marketing1991 — 1992Greater Seattle Area
  34. Digital Systems International - Acquired by AvayaVice President, Corporate Accounts1988 — 1992Greater Seattle Area
  35. HPNational Accounts Manager, Boeing Company1984 — 1988Greater Seattle Area

Skills & more

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSiPhoneExpert AdvisorBusiness AdvisingBusiness AnalysisStart-upsMobile DevicesMobile ApplicationsEntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsProduct Management
+12 moreMonetizationStrategyMobile TechnologyVenture CapitalBusiness DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyAgile Project ManagementAngel InvestingThought LeadershipLeadershipManagement

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Bluhm?
David Bluhm is Managing Director at Agnitio Capital, which provides growth and M&A advisory services to technology companies. Over more than 30 years he has founded, co-founded, or held senior roles at numerous startups, including Z2 (acquired by King.com), GoTV Networks (acquired by Phunware), Medio Systems (acquired by Nokia/HERE), and Realtor.com, and he co-founded companies resulting in two IPOs and multiple acquisitions. His earlier career included business development and sales roles at Motorola and Hewlett-Packard.
Where does David Bluhm work?
David Bluhm is Co-founder of Plunk.
What check size does David Bluhm write?
David Bluhm typically writes checks of $50K – $2M.
What companies did David Bluhm found?
David Bluhm founded Plunk.
Where did David Bluhm go to school?
David Bluhm studied at University of Washington (Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Not a degree - a certificate program, Leadership Change and Organizational Renewal (LCOR)).

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