Ian Westberg
InvestorInvestor at Perkins Coie
Palo Alto, California
Writes $1 – $2 checks · typically $1
About
Ian Westberg is Director of Venture Intelligence at Ashurst Perkins Coie, where he leads the firm's venture intelligence team supporting emerging companies through fundraising and growth strategies. With over 25 years of experience and an established network in the venture capital community, he advises on business planning, fundraising strategy, and pitch development while identifying investors by stage, sector, and strategic fit. Westberg facilitates investor introductions and synthesizes feedback to support founder-investor relationships.
Experience
- Ashurst Perkins CoieDirector of Venture Intelligencecurrent2015 — present
- Coldwell Banker RealtyLicensed Real Estate Agent (Team Westberg)current2022 — presentSacramento, California, United States
- DLA PiperSenior Executive - Venture Pipeline Group2005 — 2015Northern California
- Gray Cary Ware & FreidenrichCo-Founder and Manager Venture Pipeline2001 — 2005Sacramento, California Area
- Gray Cary Ware & FreidenrichBusiness Analyst1999 — 2001Sacramento, California Area
- Graham & JamesCorporate and Securities Paralegal1992 — 1999
Education
- University of PhoenixBS Business Administration, Finance2001 — 2002
- California State University-Sacramento1992 — 1993
- American River CollegeAssociate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management1990 — 1992
Skills & more
Venture Capital57Venture Financing6Start-ups73Startup Consulting2Emerging Technologies4Emerging Growth Companies2Raising Venture Capital3Business Analysis8Business Strategy14New Business Development11Consultancy2Angel Investing21
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E-commerceEntrepreneurshipPrivate EquityBusiness DevelopmentMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic PartnershipsBusiness PlanningInvestmentsStrategyManagementFinanceDue DiligenceFrom Ian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Perkins Coie
Aaron Poledna
Partner, Division Chair, Intellectual Property at Perkins Coie
Andrea Bell
Chief People Officer at Perkins Coie
Andrew Moore
Co-US Managing Partner at Perkins Coie
Brian Eiting
Global Co-Chair at Perkins Coie
Carloandrea Meacci
Partner at Perkins Coie
David Delafield
Chief Financial Officer at Perkins Coie
David Jones
Partner at Perkins Coie
Fiona Brophy
Partner; San Francisco Office Managing Partner at Perkins Coie
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ian Westberg work?
- Ian Westberg is at Perkins Coie.
- What check size does Ian Westberg write?
- Ian Westberg typically writes checks of $1 – $2.
Same school
Also attended University of Phoenix27
EricAdvisor at Clear VenturesEric SerranoDirector of Technology at GreycroftAndrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsMichael JenCCO at K5 GlobalKessington OkundayeVenture Partner at WHCTom DoughertySmarter Technologies at Empactful Capital
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Also attended California State University-Sacramento17
Nicole TorresDirector, Marketing Events & Platform at Sapphire VenturesTraci TeldeschiExecutive Assistant at The Westly GroupBenjamin ChanFinance Manager at LogosJennifer MannionHead of Talent at Griffin Gaming PartnersBryan JadotSenior Managing Director at Hercules Capital, Inc.Laura Moreno LucasGeneral Partner at L'ATTITUDE Ventures
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Also attended American River College2
Shared employers
Also worked at DLA Piper34
Lucas De FourLegal Manager at Hummingbird VenturesJimManaging partner of Maven Ventures, a consumer-focused micro-VC fund and incubator in Palo AltoTim McKeeverLegal Counsel at Red Cell IncubationHaifa BahaianChief GRC Officer at SVCDoug SpearManaging Director at Service Provider CapitalBrian GordonManaging Director at Service Provider Capital
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