George Bousis

Investor

Co-Founder at Protagonist · Investor at 1/1 Capital

Miami | Chicago | New York

Writes $10K – $1M checks

30 Under 30 2015 · Consumer Technology

About

George Bousis is a founder-operator who scaled Raise into a gift‑card mobile‑wallet business handling billions and builds in payments and Web3 loyalty, tackling product, distribution and regulatory issues with founders.

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George D. Bousis @gbousis

Congrats all!! https://t.co/6c5JB9dCl4

Jul 30, 2026

George D. Bousis @gbousis

KG pulled a CZ - wow. GGs

Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 13 · ⇄ 2

George D. Bousis @gbousis

Capex spend is the most mispriced opportunity I’ve ever seen… Wall Street bankers have no clue what is happening.

Jul 29, 2026 · ♥ 5

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Experience

ProtagonistCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
1/1 CapitalFounder & Chief Investment Officercurrent2021 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
RaiseFounder, Chairman and CEOcurrent2013 — presentChicago, Illinois
MANTIS Venture CapitalAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
Cermak Fresh MarketAssociate2005 — 2010Chicago, IL

Education

DePaul UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics - Political Science2005 — 2010
St John's Northwestern2003 — 2005
Lake Forest Academy2001 — 2003

Skills & more

Gift Cards26Online Advertising37Social Media Marketing62Social Media39SEM51Start-ups67Lead Generation23Business Development25Web Applications4Loyalty Programs3Marketing Strategy40Grocery Industry2

+12 more

RetailMarketingSocial NetworkingWeb AnalyticsAdvertisingEmail MarketingAffiliate MarketingUser ExperienceHTMLGoogle AnalyticsWeb 2.0MySQL

Languages English · Greek · Spanish

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