Derek Norton
InvestorManaging Partner at Watertower Ventures Management, Llc · Board director at Giadzy
Beverly Hills
Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Derek Norton combines founder, VC, investment banker and fund manager experience—having built ISP Digital Boardwalk and partnered with Netscape—to connect companies to Google, Apple, Microsoft and provide M&A‑grade fundraising discipline.
Contact· published on Derek's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Board director at Giadzy
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Giadzy's investors · 3
Co-founders at Giadzy
Experience
- Watertower VenturesFounder & Managing General Partnercurrent2017 — presentGreater Los Angeles, California, United States
- Watertower AdvisorsFounder & Managing Partner2002 — 2018
- Watertower GroupManaging Partner2002 — 2017Los Angeles, California, United States
- Entertainment Media VenturesPartner1999 — 2002
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Colleagues at Watertower Ventures Management, Llc
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Derek Norton?
- Derek Norton combines founder, VC, investment banker and fund manager experience—having built ISP Digital Boardwalk and partnered with Netscape—to connect companies to Google, Apple, Microsoft and provide M&A‑grade fundraising discipline.
- Where does Derek Norton work?
- Derek Norton is Managing Partner at Watertower Ventures Management, Llc and Board director at Giadzy.
- What does Derek Norton invest in?
- Derek Norton invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- What check size does Derek Norton write?
- Derek Norton typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- Where did Derek Norton go to school?
- Derek Norton studied at University of Southern California (BA, Communications - Business).
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