About
John Bonhard joined Blueprint in 2022 as a Principal, working with founders building vertical software and AI-native businesses. He previously was a VP at Beringea investing in high-growth technology and tech-enabled services, and began his career in investment banking at PMCF advising on middle-market M&A. He holds a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University and serves on several portfolio company boards.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Blueprint EquityPrincipalcurrent2022 — presentSan Diego, CA
- TenFore GolfBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- CYRISMABoard Membercurrent2024 — presentRochester, New York, United States
- Sprocket SecurityBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentMadison, Wisconsin, United States
- YogiBoard Observercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Tovuti LMSBoard Observercurrent2023 — presentEagle, Idaho, United States
- RocketRezBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSteinbach, Manitoba, Canada
- Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Board Observer2021 — 2022Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- dscoutBoard Observer2019 — 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Detroit Institute of Music EducationBoard Member2017 — 2022Greater Detroit Area
- BeringeaVice President2015 — 2022
- Popular PaysBoard Member2018 — 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- ArriveBoard Observer2017 — 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
- P&M Corporate Finance - PMCFAnalyst2013 — 2015Southfield, Michigan, United States
- P&M Corporate FinanceSummer Analyst2012Southfield, Michigan, United States
Education
- Michigan State UniversityBA, Finance2009 — 2013
Skills & more
Bloomberg5Microsoft Excel10PowerPoint8Leadership8Critical Thinking3Strategy5Financial Modeling24Financial Analysis15Research7Data Analysis4Valuation3Sell-side M&A Advisory
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Buy-side M&A AdvisoryCapital RaisingFairness OpinionsStrategic AssessmentsFrom John's professional profile.
Deals · 1
Popular PaysBoard seat
via Blueprint Equity · filed Dec 2018 · $6.6M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Blueprint Equity
Ben Redfield
Vice President at Blueprint Equity
Bobby Ocampo
Managing Partner at Blueprint Equity
Connor Nevelle
Investor at Blueprint Equity
Francis Donohue
Principal at Blueprint Equity
Grace Maloney
Senior Analyst at Blueprint Equity
Ina Kodra
Investor at Blueprint Equity
Jack DeWolf
Investor at Blueprint Equity
Jack Pimental
Associate at Blueprint Equity
Network3
Andrew Webster
Investment Director at Beringea
Carrie Babcock
Investor at Beringea
Emma Biasiolo
Investment Director at Beringea
Investors connected to John in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does John Bonhard work?
- John Bonhard is Principal at Blueprint Equity.
- What does John Bonhard invest in?
- John Bonhard invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
Same school
Also attended Michigan State University96
Sumant MandalCo-Founder & Managing Partner at March Capital PartnersJay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesSteve HoltzmanBio Advisor at Amplify PartnersKevin NovakFounder at Rackhouse Venture Management LpTamara SteffensManaging Director at Thomson Reuters VenturesKevin MorningstarGeneral Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
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Shared employers
Also worked at Yogi4
Also worked at Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.3
Also worked at Beringea16
Phil Edmondson-JonesPartner at OxxPiotr BukanskiPrincipal at Acurio VenturesTrevor HopeManaging Director and CIO at Gresham House VenturesOlivia CramerInvestor at The CraftoryHarry ThomasHead of Deal Flow at St Andrews AngelsEmma BiasioloInvestment Director at Beringea
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