John Francis
InvestorGeneral Partner at Stout Street Capital
Denver, Colorado, United States
Writes $100K – $500K checks
About
John Francis is a practical VC who steers founders from unnecessary raises, focuses on efficient-growth SaaS and revenue-driven models across non-coastal North America and Canada, and backs complex technical plays.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- Stout Street CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2016 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
- Botco.aiBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- ScholaBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- University of DenverAdjunct Professor2024 — 2025Denver, Colorado, United States
- Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.Senior Project Engineer2009 — 2012Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Skills & more
AutoCAD5Data Analysis4Analytical Skills3Business AnalysisProject ManagementInvestor RelationsEvent PlanningRetention StrategiesMarketing AutomationMarketing AnalyticsInterpersonal SkillsGrowth Strategies
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Growth HackingCustomer AcquisitionCommunicationInvestment BankingMarket ResearchMarket AnalysisEconomicsDue DiligenceManagementAccountingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business AdministrationFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Stout Street Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Francis?
- John Francis is a practical VC who steers founders from unnecessary raises, focuses on efficient-growth SaaS and revenue-driven models across non-coastal North America and Canada, and backs complex technical plays.
- Where does John Francis work?
- John Francis is General Partner at Stout Street Capital.
- What does John Francis invest in?
- John Francis invests in Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does John Francis write?
- John Francis typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- Where did John Francis go to school?
- John Francis studied at Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance); NICMAR University (Masters, Engineering); RV College Of Engineering (Bachelor of Science - BS, Structural Engineering).
Same school
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Also attended RV College Of Engineering27
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