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Jim Cohen

Investor

General Partner at Fitz Gate Ventures

Houston, Texas

Writes $500K – $1M checks · typically $750K

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About

Jim Cohen co‑founded his current firm and a publicly traded firm, builds across private equity and venture, and focuses on Princeton/Rice startups where he teaches and helps PhD founders transition.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtechSector Agnostic

Experience

  1. Fitz Gate VenturesCo-Founder and General Partnercurrent2015 — presentHouston, TX
  2. Princeton UniversityLecturer, Princeton University Graduate Schoolcurrent2018 — presentPrinceton, New Jersey, United States
  3. Trener Robotics (formerly T-ROBOTICS)Investorcurrent2025 — presentFremont, California, United States
  4. Sensetics, Inc.Investor and Board Observercurrent2025 — present
  5. PATH EX, Inc.Investor and Board Observercurrent2025 — present
  6. March BiosciencesInvestorcurrent2025 — presentHouston, Texas
  7. Tendo TechnologiesInvestor and Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  8. Celestial AIInvestor and Board Observercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  9. OvertimeInvestor and Board Observercurrent2017 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  10. Optimal DynamicsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2017 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  11. SmartAssetInvestorcurrent2016 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  12. Verge GenomicsInvestorcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  13. Quantum Circuits, Inc.Investorcurrent2017 — presentNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
  14. BlockAppsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  15. ParavelInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  16. NewsGuardInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  17. Cartful SolutionsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  18. DetraPelInvestor and Board Observercurrent2022 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  19. PledgeInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  20. Nomad GoInvestor and Board Observercurrent2019 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  21. Better Ed CoInvestor and Board Observercurrent2023 — presentSan Mateo, California, United States
  22. CheersInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
  23. TechstarsMentorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  24. RealworldInvestor and Board Observercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  25. SpruceInvestor and Board Observercurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  26. PredataInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  27. VisorInvestorcurrent2016 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  28. Rice UniversityAdjunct Professor2018 — 2026Houston, TX
  29. UplevelInvestor and Board Observer2017 — 2019New York, New York, United States
  30. RR DonnelleyExecutive Vice President - Mergers and Acquisitions (corporate development)2005 — 2014Houston, TX
  31. Main Street Capital CorporationCo-Founder, Managing Director and Partner1996 — 2002Houston, Texas, United States
  32. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCorporate Lawyer (M&A, private equity; NYC and London offices)1992 — 1996New York, New York, United States and London, England
  33. Morgan StanleyFinancial Analyst1986 — 1988New York, New York, United States

Skills & more

MergersPrivate EquityCorporate DevelopmentInvestment BankingIPOCorporate FinanceDue DiligenceRestructuringJoint VenturesBusiness StrategyFinancial AnalysisContract Negotiation
+12 moreAcquisition IntegrationValuationInvestmentsPrivate PlacementsDivestituresVenture CapitalM&A experienceCapital MarketsStrategyLeadershipManagementSecurities

From Jim's professional profile.

Colleagues at Fitz Gate Ventures

Charles
Investor at TO VC
D. Mark Poag
General Partner at Fitz Gate Ventures
David Jaurrieta Hinojos
Research Fellow at Fitz Gate Ventures
Mark Poag
Co-Founder and General Partner at Fitz Gate Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Cohen?
Jim Cohen co‑founded his current firm and a publicly traded firm, builds across private equity and venture, and focuses on Princeton/Rice startups where he teaches and helps PhD founders transition.
Where does Jim Cohen work?
Jim Cohen is General Partner at Fitz Gate Ventures.
What does Jim Cohen invest in?
Jim Cohen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
What check size does Jim Cohen write?
Jim Cohen typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
Where did Jim Cohen go to school?
Jim Cohen studied at Princeton University (AB, Cum Laude); New York University School of Law (Juris Doctor, Law); The Lawrenceville School (High School Diploma, Highest Honors).

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Also attended Princeton University877

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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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Also attended The Lawrenceville School84

Zoe van den BolInvestor at Alpha PartnersCorey RitterPartner at ARCH Venture PartnersAnnaliesa RouthInvestor at Spectrum EquityLuke ArmourInvestor at Chaac VenturesJason MrazCo-Founder and President at Ospraie Ag ScienceClaire ZauPartner at GSV Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Trener Robotics (formerly T-ROBOTICS)6

Anupam RastogiManaging Partner at EMERGENT VENTURESMark PoagCo-Founder and General Partner at Fitz Gate VenturesPeter ShannonFounder, Managing Director at Radius Capital VenturesLuka TomljenovicPartner at Radius Capital VenturesYvonne LutschInvestment Director at Lam CapitalD. Mark PoagGeneral Partner at Fitz Gate Ventures

Also worked at Verge Genomics9

Hani GoodarziFounder, Tahoe Therapeutics at Amplify PartnersEmily MeltonInvestor at Threshold VenturesAndy TangPartner at Draper AssociatesMark PoagCo-Founder and General Partner at Fitz Gate VenturesWilliam AbecassisManaging Partner and CIO at BravenLucia HuangFounder at Osmind

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Also worked at BlockApps8

Stefan SandovalPrincipal at SKY VCMark PoagCo-Founder and General Partner at Fitz Gate VenturesKate (Mitselmakher) LaurenceCEO, General Partner at Bloccelerate VCCharlesInvestor at TO VCJay KiddAdvisor at Conscience VCMatthew CollinsFounder at Corvera

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Also worked at Nomad Go4

Mark PoagCo-Founder and General Partner at Fitz Gate VenturesLes YettonOperating Partner at Stage 1 VenturesDavid GreschlerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at Nomad GoD. Mark PoagGeneral Partner at Fitz Gate Ventures