Where does Drew Austin work?

Drew Austin is Managing Partner at Red Beard Ventures.

What check size does Drew Austin write?

Drew Austin typically writes checks of $90K – $300K.

What boards does Drew Austin sit on?

Drew Austin holds tracked board seats at Knights of Degen.

Where did Drew Austin go to school?

Drew Austin studied at Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises).

Drew Austin

Investor

Managing Partner at Red Beard Ventures

Westport, Connecticut

Writes $90K – $300K checks · typically $400K

Find your path to Drew

68 people in our graph share verified history with Drew — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Alexa LyonsunlockedDrew: together at Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (2003–2007)

×7Drew: together at Red Beard Ventures

×3Drew: together at Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University

Drew: together at Augmate

About

Collector-native Web3 investor who built major NFT collections (CryptoPunks, Bored Apes), scaled a syndicate into a fund after 80+ investments, and co-founded Knights of Degen while hosting Red Beard Radio.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

d•••@redbeard.venturesreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareGamingHardwareSpace Tech

Experience

Red Beard VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
Denarii LabsFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2022 — presentConnecticut, United States
Knights of DegenCo-Founder2021 — 2024New York, United States
Wade & Wendy (Acquired by PandoLogic)CEO & Co-Founder2015 — 2021Greater New York City Area
FounderDatingVolunteer Managing Director NYC2014 — 2016Greater New York City Area
StartFastMentor2014 — 2016Syracuse, New York Area
AUGMATECo-Founder & COO2013 — 2015Greater New York City Area
The ConvosCEO & Co-Founder2009 — 2013Greater New York City Area
Campus Socialite MediaCEO & Co-Founder2009 — 2012
Nerd FocusAngel Investor2010
Connections of New YorkRecruiter & Business Development Manager2007 — 2009
Precious Time of New York, Inc.CEO & Founder2005 — 2007

Skills & more

Management26Creative Strategy6Strategy14Youth Marketing24Social Media Marketing71Strategic Partnerships52New Business Development25Viral Marketing10Business Development39Motivation5Start-ups99Brand Development32

+12 more

Product ManagementBrand DevelopementGrowth HackingData AnalysisEvent Based MarketingContent MarketingLocal MarketingProject ManagementDigital MarketingWordPressMarketingEntrepreneurship

NFT Degen — Knights of Degen

From Drew's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

Knights of Degen

Investor

Alexandria Labs Alto IRAAngelListAtlas RealityAtmos LabsAuroborosAztecoBelayBlockade Games CommsorCub3GatewayGlow LabsImmersveKnights of DegenLimeWireLucky TraderLumidaSkryStationheadSupermojoSuperRareTruflationVeremark Zed RunZero Tech

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Red Beard Ventures

Deep Gujral

Investor at Red Beard Ventures

Drew Austin Greenfeld

General Partner at Red Beard Ventures

Elana Dickman

Investor at Red Beard Ventures

Elana Gold

Partner at Red Beard Ventures

Joshua Howard

Investor at Red Beard Ventures

Lauren Adelman

Investor at Red Beard Ventures

Matt Cross

Associate at Blockchain Founders Fund

Michael Gold

Venture Partner at Red Beard Ventures

Network6

Brian BellScout

Founder & Managing Partner at Team Ignite

Charles DelingpoleScout

Angel

Evan Williams

Co-founder of Twitter, Blogger and Medium

Anu Duggal

Founding Partner at Female Founders

Brandon Bryant

Investor at Harlem Capital Partners

Michael Gold

Venture Partner at Red Beard Ventures

Investors connected to Drew in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Drew Austin?: Collector-native Web3 investor who built major NFT collections (CryptoPunks, Bored Apes), scaled a syndicate into a fund after 80+ investments, and co-founded Knights of Degen while hosting Red Beard Radio.
Where does Drew Austin work?: Drew Austin is Managing Partner at Red Beard Ventures.
What does Drew Austin invest in?: Drew Austin invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Hardware, Space Tech.
What check size does Drew Austin write?: Drew Austin typically writes checks of $90K – $300K.
What boards does Drew Austin sit on?: Drew Austin holds tracked board seats at Knights of Degen.
What companies has Drew Austin invested in?: Investments tracked here include Alexandria Labs, Alto IRA, AngelList, Atlas Reality, Atmos Labs, Auroboros, Azteco, Belay, Blockade Games, Commsor, Cub3, Gateway, and 14 more.
Where did Drew Austin go to school?: Drew Austin studied at Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises).