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Drew Austin
InvestorFounding partner at Red Beard Ventures
Westport, Connecticut
Writes $90K – $300K checks · typically $400K
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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
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
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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 LabsAlto IRAAngelListAtlas RealityAtmos LabsAuroborosAztecoBelayBlockade GamesCommsorCub3GatewayGlow LabsImmersveKnights of DegenLimeWireLucky TraderLumidaSkryStationheadSupermojoSuperRareTruflationVeremarkZed RunZero Tech
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Red Beard Ventures
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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 Founding 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).
Founder mafias
Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University mafia12
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FounderDating mafia3
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Augmate mafia2
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Red Beard Ventures mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University51
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Shared employers
Also worked at Denarii Labs2
Also worked at FounderDating2
Also worked at StartFast8
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