John Dauer
InvestorPartner at Helium-3 Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
John Dauer, a former rock band frontman turned founding partner, brings a rare creative-operator perspective, offers founders direct open-door access, and focuses on pre-seed and seed deals across diverse sectors.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace Tech
Experience
- Helium-3 VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2021 β presentUnited States
- The RuseFounder/Singercurrent2003 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Voyager Secure TransportFounder/President2019 β 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Londonderry, LLCPresident2016 β 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- PoliticonConsultant2015 β 2016
Education
- Columbia Business School
- Cornell University
Skills & more
EntertainmentExecutive Level Management2Start-up Ventures2Networking1Executive Leadership
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Colleagues at Helium-3 Ventures
Network1
Investors connected to John in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does John Dauer work?
- John Dauer is Partner at Helium-3 Ventures.
- What does John Dauer invest in?
- John Dauer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Space Tech.
- What check size does John Dauer write?
- John Dauer typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
Same school
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