James Burgum
InvestorFounding Partner at Arthur Ventures
Fargo, North Dakota
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
James Burgum co-founded a Fargo-based firm to prove VC can work outside hubs, acting as a business-building partner, and leads a century-old agribusiness alongside uncle Doug Burgum, North Dakota's governor.
Invests in
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- The Arthur CompaniesChief Executive Officercurrent2021 β presentArthur, ND
- The Arthur CompaniesBoard Of Directorscurrent2005 β presentArthur, ND
- Arthur VenturesPartnercurrent2007 β presentFargo, North Dakota Area
- State of North DakotaAccount Manager - North Dakota Trade Office2006 β 2007Fargo, North Dakota Area
- State of North DakotaProgram Coordinator - Office of the Governor2003 β 2006Bismarck, North Dakota
- North Dakota State UniversityStudent Body President2002 β 2003Fargo, North Dakota Area
- MicrosoftBusiness Development Intern2000 β 2002Fargo, ND
Education
- North Dakota State UniversityBS, Business Administration1998 β 2003
Skills & more
Business Development77New Business Development7Business Planning8Business Strategy16Marketing Strategy11Start-ups50Project Management6Entrepreneurship28Business Intelligence5Marketing17Management Consulting6Sales5
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Project PlanningVenture CapitalStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsMarket ResearchProduct MarketingCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningLeadershipPublic SpeakingTeam LeadershipFrom James's professional profile.
Colleagues at Arthur Ventures
Andrew Heim
General Partner at Arthur Ventures
Anna Talerico
Partner at Arthur Ventures
Anthony James
Venture Partner at Arthur Ventures
Avnika (Avi) Gupta
Associate at Arthur Ventures
Brittany Patterson
Director at Arthur Ventures
Cael Berg
Analyst at Arthur Ventures
Chloe Ginkel
Associate at Arthur Ventures
Derek Buschow
Entrepreneur in Residence at Arthur Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does James Burgum work?
- James Burgum is Founding Partner at Arthur Ventures.
- What does James Burgum invest in?
- James Burgum invests in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does James Burgum write?
- James Burgum typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
Same school
Also attended North Dakota State University9
Steve KloosPartner at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESTristan PollockInvestor at NZVCWade MyersGeneral Partner at Eagle VentureLinda LaskowskiOpen Houses Co-Chair at Golden SeedsVinicius CruzTechnical Onboarding Specialist at DecubateDoug BurgumInvestor at Arthur Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Arthur Companies1
Also worked at State of North Dakota1
Also worked at North Dakota State University2
Also worked at Microsoft1,060
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGJavier SolteroSenior Venture Partner at Felicis VenturesViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesWesley ChanInvestor at Felicis Ventures
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