About
Greg Benante holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting and a BA in History from the University of Virginia (Darden School of Business). He started his investing career at CAV Angels and CAV Ventures, backing early-stage technology, healthcare, and consumer goods companies, and previously worked as an operator leading sales and business development teams at Bloomberg and Gartner. At IPD Capital, he works with founders, executives, and co-investors across the full investment cycle in technology companies.
Experience
- IPD Capital, LLCVenture Capital Investorcurrent2023 — present
- CAV AngelsVenture Capital Investorcurrent2020 — present
- FiscalNoteDirector, Enterprise Sales and Business Development2020 — 2021
- ConvokeDirector Corporate & Business Development2018 — 2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- GartnerSr. Business Development Executive2015 — 2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
- BloombergBusiness Development Team Lead2011 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- BrownSavano Direct Capital PartnersGrowth Equity Intern2012 — 2013Washington D.C. Metro Area
- CventSenior Associate - Sales & Business Development2009 — 2011
Skills & more
Analysis5Strategy9Strategic Planning1Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Investment BankingPrivate EquityFinancial Modeling5Financial Analysis4Business Development21Start-ups5Sales9Business Strategy5
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Competitive AnalysisMarket ResearchSocial MediaData AnalysisFrom Greg's professional profile.
Colleagues at IPD Capital
Andy Bursten
Co-Founder at mark vc
Ben Gindhart
Analyst, IPD Capital at IPD Capital
Howard Krass
CEO, IPD Analytics & Managing Member, IPD Capital at IPD Capital
Kenny Ong
Investment Associate at Teja Ventures
Malan Rampton
General Counsel and Director of Research, IPD Capital at IPD Capital
Steve Tighe
Managing Member, IPD Capital at IPD Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Greg Benante?
- Greg Benante holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting and a BA in History from the University of Virginia (Darden School of Business). He started his investing career at CAV Angels and CAV Ventures, backing early-stage technology, healthcare, and consumer goods companies, and previously worked as an operator leading sales and business development teams at Bloomberg and Gartner. At IPD Capital, he works with founders, executives, and co-investors across the full investment cycle in technology companies.
- Where does Greg Benante work?
- Greg Benante is Investor, IPD Capital at IPD Capital.
- Where did Greg Benante go to school?
- Greg Benante studied at University of Virginia Darden School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance); University of Virginia (History & Economics).
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