Fundraising Fox

Jess Lynch

Investor

General Partner at FoundersEdge

Hartford, Connecticut

Writes $100K – $200K checks Β· typically $150K

About

Operator with two decades building and scaling consumer products, now an investor focused on first-time founders building for the next generation.

Experience

  1. FoundersEdgeGeneral Partner & Co-Foundercurrent2023 β€” present
  2. ANGELS.vcAngel Investorcurrent2024 β€” present
  3. TBD AngelsEarly Stage Startup Angel Investorcurrent2023 β€” present
  4. Brightness ConsultingConsultant & Speakercurrent2017 β€” present
  5. SuggesticProduct Advisor2023 β€” 2025
  6. GuidelyAdvisor2023 β€” 2024
  7. GuidelyHead of Product2023
  8. WishrouteFounder & CEO (Acquired)2018 β€” 2023Greater Boston Area
  9. PwCSenior Associate, Forensic Services2013 β€” 2017Boston, MA
  10. Bridging the Cultural Divide through EntrepreneurshipCo-Director and Mentor2011 β€” 2012Babson College
  11. Babson CollegeFME Mentor2010 β€” 2011

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel7Microsoft Office2Microsoft Word2Team LeadershipPublic Speaking5Leadership11Management4EntrepreneurshipStart-up VenturesFinancial ModelingInvestmentsVenture Capital
+12 moreDue DiligenceUser Experience (UX)Management AccountingBusiness ValuationFraud InvestigationsReporting & AnalysisInvestor ReportingInvestor PresentationsPitch DevelopmentProduct PlanningLean StartupFundraising
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) β€” Massachusetts Board of Accountancy

From Jess's professional profile.

Colleagues at FoundersEdge

Greg Raiz
General Partner at FoundersEdge
Jessica Lynch
General Partner at FoundersEdge

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jess Lynch?
Operator with two decades building and scaling consumer products, now an investor focused on first-time founders building for the next generation.
Where does Jess Lynch work?
Jess Lynch is General Partner at FoundersEdge.
What check size does Jess Lynch write?
Jess Lynch typically writes checks of $100K – $200K.
Where did Jess Lynch go to school?
Jess Lynch studied at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (Masters of Science in Accounting); Babson College (Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Legal Studies).

Founder mafias

Techstars mafia238

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +4Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2

+ 231 more

The University of Edinburgh mafia41

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jeffrey ChangGraduate StudiesFounded Doblet +1Nicolas HourcardMsc Finance & InvestmentFounded QuestDB +1John CampbellDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Resolution TherapeuticsMartin SchrimpffMechanical Engineering with Management TechniquesFounded KocomoDavid MlčochMaster's degree with DistinctionFounded AsteroidMargarita SkarkouMaster of Engineering (MEng)Founded Barclays

+ 34 more

Babson College mafia27

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Reid HoffmanHonorary Doctor of LawsFounded LinkedIn +2Ben KatzFounded Hybrd +1Mike MassaroBSFounded FlywireGautam GuptaBSFounded NatureBoxRachel ten BrinkBSFounded ScentbirdEnrico PalmerinoBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Botkeeper

+ 20 more

Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business mafia14

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Miguel Santo AmaroMaster's DegreeFounded Coverflex +1Mike SalgueroMBAFounded CustomMadePhil EdmundsonMBAFounded Corvus InsuranceRob AdamsMBAFounded Alumni VenturesNate BosshardMasters of Business AdministrationFounded Brand.aiNick RancisMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Clear Comfort Water

+ 7 more

Same school

Also attended Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business79

Jeff DoranInvestor at Spark CapitalPierre-Eric LeiboviciInvestor at DaphniKevin MunnellyInvestor at Third Rock VenturesBrian DixonManaging Partner at Kapor CapitalMurat BicerGeneral Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Maureen St. PierrePortfolio Analyst at Polaris Partners

+ 73 more

Also attended Babson College172

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersKevin ColleranManaging Director at Slow VenturesAnn PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at GreycroftAjay RayasamPrincipal at Osage University PartnersRobert VerwaayenGeneral Partner at Keen Venture Partners

+ 166 more

Also attended The University of Edinburgh208

Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiKevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalSarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton VenturesXan WoodInvestor at Canvas Ventures

+ 202 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Guidely1

Zach FerresGeneral Partner at COPLEX VENTURES

Also worked at PwC1,102

David PhuController at Felicis VenturesTianen LiangTax Controller at Felicis VenturesJanet WolpertInvestor at Index VenturesAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersAne Tolnes HaugdalInvestor at InvestinorEgilInvestor at Investinor

+ 1,096 more

Also worked at Babson College22

Adam BriceTrader at Hivemind Capital PartnersSanjay ZimmermannGeneral Partner at White Star CapitalAlyssa ReisnerPartner at CVS Health VenturesGautam GuptaCo-founder and General Partner at Strata Capital PartnersAvi YaronCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Serendipity Impact VCRogelio De Los SantosInvestment Committee Member at Dalus Capital

+ 16 more