Where does John Simon work?

John Simon is Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc.

What check size does John Simon write?

John Simon typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.

Where did John Simon go to school?

John Simon studied at Oxford University - New College - Rhodes Scholar (M.A. Politics, Philosophy & Economics); Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & Science).

John Simon

Investor

Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc · Advisor at Optum Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Writes $1M – $10M checks

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About

John Simon, a General Catalyst co‑founder who built UroMed into a several‑hundred‑million‑dollar public company, backs founders with world‑leading domain expertise and demands evidence of customer demand before fundraising.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

Sigma Prime VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2012 — present
VentureforgoodManaging Directorcurrent2019 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Optum VenturesAdvisorcurrent2019 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
General Catalyst PartnersCo-founder & Managing Director2000 — 2012Cambridge, MA

Skills & more

Angel Investing11Private Equity13Venture Capital37Entrepreneurship24Start-ups26Investments14Corporate Development5Mobile Devices7E-commerce4Enterprise Software4Go-to-market Strategy4SaaS11

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Corporate FinanceDue DiligenceFundraisingMergers & AcquisitionsStrategy

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Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc

John Mandile

Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc

Paul Flanagan

Co-Founder and Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc

Robert Davoli

Founder & General Partner at Gutbrain Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Simon?: John Simon, a General Catalyst co‑founder who built UroMed into a several‑hundred‑million‑dollar public company, backs founders with world‑leading domain expertise and demands evidence of customer demand before fundraising.
Where does John Simon work?: John Simon is Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc.
What does John Simon invest in?: John Simon invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does John Simon write?: John Simon typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did John Simon go to school?: John Simon studied at Oxford University - New College - Rhodes Scholar (M.A. Politics, Philosophy & Economics); Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & Science).

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Shared employers

Also worked at General Catalyst Partners126

Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter Capital Hemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General Catalyst Katherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Alexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis Ventures Alex TranInvestment Team at General Catalyst Chris BischoffInvestment Team at General Catalyst

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