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Jacob Fortinsky

InvestorFounder

Founder at Novig

New York, New York, United States

FoundedNovig · YC

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About

Jacob Fortinsky has worked in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading before founding Novig, a public betting exchange.

Founder at NovigYC S22

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Novig's investors · 26

Amino CapitalPalo Alto · $100K – $10M checksCresset CapitalDragon CapitalFremontForerunner VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks · since 2025GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K checks · since 2025Innospark VenturesBoston · $2M checksLiquid VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checksLux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100M checksMaiora Rebel VenturesMakers FundSingapore · $500K – $40M checks · since 2026Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M checks · since 2026Neer Venture Partners$100K – $500K checksNFXSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checks · since 2026Original CapitalMiamiPalm Drive CapitalNew York · $500K – $5M checksPantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Perceptive Ventures Management Company, LlcLaguna BeachPeterson Venture PartnersSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M checksPhoenix FundNew YorkRebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksSebastian FungSoma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K checksTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2M checksTranspose Platform ManagementSan FranciscoUnpopular VenturesMiami · $100K – $500K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Novig

KUKelechi Ukah
Kelechi UkahFounder

Experience

  1. 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.
What companies has Jacob Fortinsky invested in?
Investments tracked here include River Markets.
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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