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John Dauer

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Partner at Helium-3 Ventures

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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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

  1. Helium-3 VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  2. The RuseFounder/Singercurrent2003 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Voyager Secure TransportFounder/President2019 — 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  4. Londonderry, LLCPresident2016 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  5. PoliticonConsultant2015 — 2016

Skills & more

EntertainmentExecutive Level Management2Start-up Ventures2Networking1Executive Leadership

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Investments

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Colleagues at Helium-3 Ventures

David Hendrickson
Founding Partner at Helium-3 Ventures
Gary Russell
Executive Officer at Helium-3 Ventures
Howard Morin
Executive Officer at Helium-3 Ventures

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David Hendrickson
Founding Partner at Helium-3 Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Dauer?
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.
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 – $5M.
What companies has John Dauer invested in?
Investments tracked here include Array Labs, Falcomm, Hydra Host, Lingrove, Metaphor, Moons, Pair Eyewear, Posh, Quaise Energy, Rho, Sempre Health, TransAstra.
Where did John Dauer go to school?
John Dauer studied at Columbia Business School; Cornell University.

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