Ian Kar
InvestorGeneral Partner at Vol. 1 Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $50K – $500K checks · typically $1.5M
About
Ian Kar leverages fintech journalism and operator experience—having founded Fintech Today—to help founders navigate regulated sectors, compliance and policy while crafting strategic narratives and go-to-market stories.
Invests in
Crypto & Web3Defense TechDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtech
Experience
- Arcana AdvisorsManaging Partnercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- ConsultingConsultant2018 — 2024NYC/LA/SF
- Fintech TodayFounder2019 — 2023Greater New York City Area
- Lot18/Tasting RoomHead of Product2018 — 2019
- Lot18/Tasting RoomProduct Manager2017 — 2018New York City
- AcornsProduct Manager2016 — 2017Irvine, California
- QuartzFinance reporter2015 — 2016New York City
- Royal Media - Bank InnovationReporter2014Greater New York City Area
- Heavy.comTechnology Editor2013
- Newsweek Media GroupTechnology Reporter2012 — 2013Greater New York City Area
Education
- Franklin & Marshall College
- Princeton Day School
Skills & more
Facebook13Twitter2Microsoft Office3SQLJIRAAngel Investing2Venture Capital2Early-Stage Startups2Product Management4Agile Methodologies3Product Development2Blogging30
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Social MediaEditingJournalismResearchCopy EditingContent StrategyProofreadingDigital MediaCopywritingPress ReleasesBreaking NewsStart-upsLanguages Bengali · Hindi · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ian Kar work?
- Ian Kar is General Partner at Vol. 1 Ventures.
- What does Ian Kar invest in?
- Ian Kar invests in Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Ian Kar write?
- Ian Kar typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
Founder mafias
Franklin & Marshall College mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Princeton Day School mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Vol. 1 Ventures mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Franklin & Marshall College18
SethGeneral Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.Julie Vaughan MurchinsonInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALJessica LynchGeneral Partner at FoundersEdgeTom CaramanicoInvestor at TriplePoint CapitalDean HattonFounding Partner at Las Olas Venture CapitalParaj MathurVice President at BIP Ventures
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Also attended Princeton Day School12
John DennyVP, eCommerce & Digital at CAVU Consumer PartnersEvan FuAssociate at DFJAllison PazInvestor at Reign VenturesScott FeldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityPeter BordesManaging Partner at Trajectory VenturesCaroline LippmanSenior Associate at Coefficient Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Fintech Today1
Also worked at Acorns14
Dana SettleCo-Founder & Managing Partner at GreycroftMichael SekitsCo-Founder & Managing Director at BTECH CONSORTIUMKevin CovertCo-Founder & Managing Director at BTECH CONSORTIUMPhilipp MeindlInvestor at TempoCapMarco DeMeirelesInvestor at Ansa CapitalMathias SchillingInvestor at Headline
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