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Don Butler

Investor

Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures

Palo Alto, California

Writes $500K – $20M checks · typically $10.3M

About

Managing Director focused on fintech, data & AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity companies.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintech

Experience

  1. ThomvestManaging Directorcurrent2000 — presentSan Francisco, Ca
  2. WholesailBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  3. Bolster AIBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. BaselaneBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. Ladder InsuranceBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. Ladder InsuranceInvestor2018 — 2021Palo Alto, Ca
  7. Singular.netBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  8. QuidBoard Membercurrent2007 — presentSanta Clara, Ca
  9. Avalanche Technology Inc.Board Membercurrent2012 — presentFremont, Ca
  10. PLACEInvestorcurrent2025 — presentBellingham, WA
  11. CapchaseInvestorcurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  12. OcrolusInvestorcurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  13. UnqorkInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  14. CartaInvestorcurrent2020 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  15. CovaltoInvestorcurrent2019 — presentMexico City Area, Mexico
  16. FigureInvestorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  17. TalaInvestorcurrent2018 — presentSanta Monica, CA
  18. BlendInvestor2018 — 2021San Francisco, California, United States
  19. SoFiInvestor2014 — 2021San Francisco, Ca
  20. Kabbage, IncBoard Member2012 — 2020Atlanta, Georgia
  21. DataXuBoard Member2015 — 2019Greater Boston Area
  22. VungleBoard Member2013 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  23. Cylance Inc.Investor2015 — 2018Irvine, Ca
  24. Skyport SystemsInvestor2016 — 2018Mountain View, Ca
  25. AxcientBoard Member2010 — 2017Mountain View, Ca
  26. Lending ClubInvestor2011 — 2015San Francisco, Ca
  27. FlashSoftBoard Member2011 — 2012
  28. GuardianEdge TechnologiesBoard Observer2007 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
  29. Okena, IncBoard Observer2000 — 2003Waltham, Mass.
  30. Asia Pacific VenturesSenior Associate1995 — 2000Menlo Park, Ca
  31. Lehman BrothersAnalyst, Investment Banking1992 — 1995New York City and San Francisco, CA

Skills & more

Venture Capital87Start-ups71Entrepreneurship41Business Strategy28SaaS25Strategic Partnerships34New Ventures19Corporate Development19Strategy20Go-to-market Strategy14Mergers & Acquisitions15Executive Management7
+12 moreInternational BusinessProduct MarketingBusiness DevelopmentPrivate EquityE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareAnalyticsCloud ComputingAngel InvestingVenture FinancingStrategic AlliancesM&A experience

Languages Chinese · Japanese

From Don's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

BlendCartaCovaltoCylanceDataXuFigureFlashSoftGuardianEdgeKabbageLadder LifeLendingClubOkenaPLACEQuidSingularSoFiTalaUnqorkVungle

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Don Butler?
Managing Director focused on fintech, data & AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity companies.
Where does Don Butler work?
Don Butler is Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures.
What does Don Butler invest in?
Don Butler invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech.
What check size does Don Butler write?
Don Butler typically writes checks of $500K – $20M.
What companies has Don Butler invested in?
Investments tracked here include Blend, Carta, Covalto, Cylance, DataXu, Figure, FlashSoft, GuardianEdge, Kabbage, Ladder Life, LendingClub, Okena, and 7 more.
Where did Don Butler go to school?
Don Butler studied at Stanford University (M.A., Political Science); Stanford University (M.A., East Asian Studies); UCLA (B.A., Chinese).

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