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John Buttrick

Investor

Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV)

New York

Writes $1M – $6M checks

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About

John Buttrick is an investor at Union Square Ventures who focuses largely on financial services and fintech companies. He has a legal background, having attended law school earlier in his career.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Climate TechCrypto & Web3EdTechFintechHealthtechInsurTechLegalTechPropTech

Deals · 9

Digicash Technology VentureBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Jun 2025 · $4M raise

Pollen, Inc.Board seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Apr 2025

PayJoyBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Nov 2023 · $35M raise

Parallel MarketsBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Apr 2023 · $11.3M raise

Adelante Financial HoldingsBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed May 2021 · $36.7M raise

CoverWalletBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Oct 2017 · $18.5M raise

ESharesBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Oct 2017 · $41.5M raise

RealtySharesBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Mar 2017 · $10M raise

NvestBoard seat

via Union Square Ventures (USV) · filed Jan 2015 · $11M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Casetext

Investor

Addialt.bankJuroPatch HomesUpgrade

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Union Square Ventures (USV)

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Buttrick?
John Buttrick is an investor at Union Square Ventures who focuses largely on financial services and fintech companies. He has a legal background, having attended law school earlier in his career.
Where does John Buttrick work?
John Buttrick is Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV).
What does John Buttrick invest in?
John Buttrick invests in Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, LegalTech, PropTech.
What check size does John Buttrick write?
John Buttrick typically writes checks of $1M – $6M.
What boards does John Buttrick sit on?
John Buttrick holds tracked board seats at Adelante Financial Holdings, Casetext, CoverWallet, Digicash Technology Venture, EShares, Nvest, Parallel Markets, PayJoy, Pollen, Inc., RealtyShares.
What companies has John Buttrick invested in?
Investments tracked here include Carta, LendingClub, Addi, alt.bank, CoverWallet, Juro, Parallel Markets, Patch Homes, Upgrade.
Does John Buttrick lead rounds?
Yes — John Buttrick has led 2 tracked investments.

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