About
Former big‑law attorney Jake Yormak advises founders of technically complex hardware‑plus‑software companies across the modern data stack, using concentrated early‑stage (~12 core companies) approach and legal expertise on deal structure.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain
Experience
- Story VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2016 — presentNew York, New York
- InspirenBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
- Sheer HealthBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- DelfinaBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- viaPhotonBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- MotorqBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- Prism DataBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- Gunderson DettmerAttorney2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPAttorney2013 — 2015New York City
Education
- University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's degree, Psychology2005 — 2009
- New York University School of LawDoctor of Law (JD)2010 — 2013
Skills & more
Venture Capital16Legal Assistance9Private Equity9Social Media11Mergers & Acquisitions12Community Outreach5IPO6Finance7Due Diligence7Corporate Law4Legal Research4Start-ups3
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Microsoft ExcelStrategyManagementFrom Jacob's professional profile.
Colleagues at Story Ventures
Network2
Brian Yormak
Founder and Managing Partner at Story Ventures
Dafina Toncheva
General Partner at US Venture Partners
Investors connected to Jacob in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jacob Yormak work?
- Jacob Yormak is Partner at Story Ventures.
- What does Jacob Yormak invest in?
- Jacob Yormak invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- What check size does Jacob Yormak write?
- Jacob Yormak typically writes checks of $1.5M.
Same school
Also attended University of Pennsylvania765
Dasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJames KuklinskiInvestor at Spark Capital
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Also attended New York University School of Law60
Sallie KimInvestor at 8VCSean TraynorPartner, Legal at Lux CapitalEsther DominguezGeneral Counsel at .406 VenturesMichael HsuVenture Partner at Core Venture CapitalSteve SwerdlowSenior Advisor at Navitas CapitalJohn HadlPartner at Archer Capital Group
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