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Erin James Collard

Investor

Partner at Conversion Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.8M

About

Cofounder and former CFO of Blend, where he serves on the board. He focuses on early-stage enterprise and fintech companies and previously was Head Trader and Managing Director at Clarium Capital.

Experience

  1. BilrostStrategic Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  2. V0Partnercurrent2025 — present
  3. V0Managing Partner2023 — 2025
  4. BlendFounder & Board Director2013 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  5. BlendFounder & CFO2013 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Perpetua LabsMember Board Of Directors2016 — 2021New York
  7. Armored Wolf Family HoldingsDirector & Portfolio Manager2011 — 2012Newport Beach, California
  8. Clarium Capital ManagementHead Trader / Managing Director2008 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
  9. Clarium Capital ManagementSVP, Research and Trading2004 — 2007San Francisco Bay Area
  10. Palantir TechnologiesAdvisor2007 — 2008San Francisco Bay Area

Education

  1. University of WarwickMSc, Economics2002 — 2003
  2. The University of SheffieldBA (Hon), Economics1999 — 2002
  3. Downside School

Skills & more

FX1Investment Strategies2Global Macro6Hedge Funds18Alternative Investments3Bloomberg2Equities26Fixed Income2Portfolio Management17Financial Modeling8Investments9Asset Managment2
+12 moreValuationTradingDerivativesMacroeconomicsCommodityOptionsAsset AllocationTactical Asset AllocationQuantitative FinancePrivate EquityBondsFX Options
  • Energy Risk Professional (ERP) — Global Association of Risk Professionals

From Erin's professional profile.

Colleagues at Conversion Capital

Adam Yarnold
Venture Partner at Conversion Capital
Alex Kern
Investor at Conversion Capital
Andres Sucre
Venture Partner at Conversion Capital
Andrew Unger
Recruiting Advisor at Conversion Capital
Christian Lawless
General Partner at Conversion Capital
Eugene Marinelli
Operating Advisor at Conversion Capital
Jack Plank
Analyst at Conversion Capital
Max Humphrey
VP of Finance at Conversion Capital

Network6

Adam Yarnold
Venture Partner at Conversion Capital
Alex Kern
Investor at Conversion Capital
Christian Lawless
General Partner at Conversion Capital
Eugene Marinelli
Operating Advisor at Conversion Capital
Jack Plank
Analyst at Conversion Capital
Thomas Reid
Senior Associate at Conversion Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Erin James Collard work?
Erin James Collard is Partner at Conversion Capital.
What check size does Erin James Collard write?
Erin James Collard typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.

Founder mafias

University of Warwick mafia29

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Tommaso TombaBachelor of Science - BSc Economics (First Class Hons.)Founded Moons +1Ross TaylorBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Atlas Metrics +1Mark StokesClassicsFounded MAGDRIVE +1Tal BrownBScFounded Zone7 Human Performance Management PlatformMohamed Eisimat MohamedBachelor’s DegreeFounded Smart BricksSaki GeorgiadisBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Swayhealth

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The University of Sheffield mafia17

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Andrew McLoughlinBA (hons)Founded Founders PledgeJack DiamondBachelor of Law (LLB)Founded AtempogrowthJames CrossFounded TenorPedro López SelaMAFounded OpenexoAlex Dunsdon1st class hons in History at University of SheffieldFounded The BakeryNiama El BassunieBAFounded WaystoCap

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Perpetua mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Karthik RamakrishnanAdvisorFounded Armilla AIKevin MichaelHead of ProductFounded TempoPeter GokhshteynSenior Software EngineerFounded Tempo

Conversion Capital mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Eugene MarinelliPartnerFounded BlendAndres SucreVenture PartnerFounded Reservamos

Downside School mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David DennyFounded Longwall Ventures

Same school

Also attended University of Warwick148

MariaInvestor at InvestinorChen Yang SiaGeneral Counsel at Golden Gate VenturesMichael K CheungInvestment at Makers FundSvetlana BenderVice President, Artificial Intelligence & Behavioral Science at Flare Capital PartnersStephen ChambersGeneral Partner at SOSVDr. Mazin AlzaidiGeneral Partner at STV

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Also attended The University of Sheffield73

Dominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesFrancois PrinslooInvestor at MedicxiRoberto BonanzingaPartner at Inreach VenturesAndrew McLoughlinBrit in San Francisco; seed-stage venture capital investorXavier MesnierPartner, Head of Frontiers in Health & Bio Investments at Verve VenturesRyan ProcterHead of Marketing & Communications at Nauta Capital

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Also attended Downside School9

Fernando Díaz SolísCo-founder and Managing Partner at Kibo VenturesDavid DennyManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Longwall Venture Partners LLPJames Scott-GattyNon-Executive Director at OakglenBella TaylerTrainee Investment Manager - UK at OakglenIan W. MillsEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Frazier Life SciencesStephen GeddesInvestor at Two Magnolias

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Shared employers

Also worked at Perpetua Labs4

Zafar MirzalievVenture Partner at Stacked CapitalKarthik RamakrishnanFounder at Armilla AIKevin MichaelFounder at TempoPeter GokhshteynFounder at Tempo

Also worked at Clarium Capital Management18

Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesJoe LonsdaleFounder & Managing Partner of 8VCAlex KolicichInvestment Team at 8VCStephanie WatkinsOperations at 8VCGleb ChuvpiloManaging Partner at Thundermark Capital

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Also worked at Palantir Technologies200

Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorJoe LonsdaleFounder & Managing Partner of 8VCTrae StephensPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of AndurilViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesBryan OffuttInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index Ventures

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