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451 people in our graph share verified history with Jacob — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Michelle FernandesunlockedJacob: together at Gunderson Dettmer (2016)
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Jacob: together at Story Ventures
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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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
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
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
Brian Yormak
Founder and Managing Partner at Story Ventures
Carlie Tynan
Investor at Story Ventures
Edward McGehee
General Partner at Story Ventures
Gagan Chawla
CFO at Story Ventures
Mark Webster
Investor at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
Teddy McGehee
General Partner at Story Ventures
Weronika Stefańczyk
Executive Associate and Office Manager at Story Ventures
Network2
Brian Yormak
Founder and Managing Partner at Story Ventures
Dafina Toncheva
General Partner at US Venture Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jacob Yormak?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did Jacob Yormak go to school?
- Jacob Yormak studied at University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's degree, Psychology); New York University School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD)).
Same school
Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,233
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalDasha 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 Partners
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Also attended New York University School of Law125
Sallie KimInvestor at 8VCSean TraynorPartner, Legal at Lux CapitalEsther DominguezGeneral Counsel at .406 VenturesLindsay MontiGeneral Counsel and CCO at JMI EquityMichael HsuVenture Partner at Core Venture CapitalSteve SwerdlowSenior Advisor at Navitas Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Inspiren8
Jeremy KaufmannPartner at Scale Venture PartnersJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersBrian GeyserVenture Partner at 1843 CapitalRyan MonkPrincipal, People and Networks at Primary Venture PartnersJared SleeperPartner at Avenir Growth CapitalHannah BaoInvestments at Avenir Growth Capital
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Also worked at Delfina2
Also worked at viaPhoton3
Also worked at Motorq7
Mark NormanManaging Partner at Fraser McCombs CapitalBrian YormakFounder and Managing Partner at Story VenturesSanjiv ParikhManaging Partner at Avanta VenturesArun RajagopalanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at Motorq MobilityAshwin RajaExecutive Officer, Director at Motorq MobilityBrian YormakGeneral Partner at Story VP
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