About
Jacob Fortinsky has worked in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading before founding Novig, a public betting exchange.
Founder at NovigYC S22
Intro paths
YC
Jacob went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Jacob can intro founders to Novig's investors below.
Novig's investors · 9
Forerunner VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checksGaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K checks · since 2025Makers FundSingapore · $500K – $40M checks · since 2026Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M checks · since 2026NFXSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checks · since 2026Palm Drive CapitalNew York · $500K – $5M checksPantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Unpopular VenturesMiami · $100K – $500K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022
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Co-founders at Novig
KU
Kelechi UkahFounder
Founder at Novig
Intro paths
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In turn, Jacob can intro founders to Novig's investors below.
Novig's investors · 10
Amino CapitalPalo Alto · $100K – $10M checksLux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100M checksMakers FundSingapore · $500K – $40M checks · since 2026Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M checks · since 2026Neer Venture Partners$25K – $500K checksNFXSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checks · since 2026Pantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Perceptive Ventures Management Company, LlcLaguna BeachTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2026
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Experience
- NovigCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Leadership17Public Speaking18Politics13Start-ups
Languages English · Hebrew
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jacob Fortinsky?
- Jacob Fortinsky has worked in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading before founding Novig, a public betting exchange.
- Where does Jacob Fortinsky work?
- Jacob Fortinsky is Founder of Novig.
- What companies did Jacob Fortinsky found?
- Jacob Fortinsky founded Novig, Novig.
- Where did Jacob Fortinsky go to school?
- Jacob Fortinsky studied at Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), Social Studies (Philosophy); The Leffell School (High School).
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