Jonathan Lehr
InvestorGeneral Partner at Work-Bench · Board director at Artian · Board director at Petricorp, Inc. · Board director at Unframe
New York, New York
Writes $3M – $6M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Jonathan Lehr, ex-Morgan Stanley IT insider, mines Fortune 500 leaders’ problems to find startups, runs a concentrated ~6-deals/year portfolio, and led unicorns like Cockroach Labs while founding a 10,000+ meetup.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Board director at Artian
Intro paths
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In turn, Jonathan can intro founders to Artian's investors below.
Artian's investors · 1
Board director at Petricorp, Inc.
Intro paths
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In turn, Jonathan can intro founders to Petricorp, Inc.'s investors below.
Petricorp, Inc.'s investors · 1
Co-founders at Petricorp, Inc.
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Jacob P. MoshenkoExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at Unframe
Intro paths
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In turn, Jonathan can intro founders to Unframe's investors below.
Unframe's investors · 8
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checks · since 2025Craft VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $50M checks · since 2025Harmony PartnersNew York · since 2021Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks · since 2021Salesforce VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M checks · since 2021Third Point VenturesMenlo Park · since 2021TLV PartnersTel Aviv · $3M – $70M checks · since 2025Work-BenchNew York · $1M – $3M checks · since 2021
Co-founders at Unframe
DC
Daniel CondomittiExecutive Officer, Director
RR
Robert RossExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Experience
- Work-BenchCo-Founder / General Partnercurrent2013 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- NY Enterprise Technology MeetupFoundercurrent2012 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow, Class 192014 — 2016
- Morgan StanleyAssociate2010 — 2013New York, New York, United States
- Cohen CoSenior Analyst2007 — 2010New York, New York, United States
Skills & more
Financial Analysis24Financial Modeling53Risk Assessment2Risk Management5Enterprise Risk Management10Enterprise 2.07supplier risk management1Supplier Management1Entrepreneurship69Entrepreneur3Start-ups99Start-up Consulting5
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BasketballSportsInvestmentsPrivate EquityBusiness DevelopmentVenture Capitalreal estate underwritingvendor risk assessmentsEnterprise SoftwareManagementAnalysisFrom Jonathan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Work-Bench
Network2
Investors connected to Jonathan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jonathan Lehr?
- Jonathan Lehr, ex-Morgan Stanley IT insider, mines Fortune 500 leaders’ problems to find startups, runs a concentrated ~6-deals/year portfolio, and led unicorns like Cockroach Labs while founding a 10,000+ meetup.
- Where does Jonathan Lehr work?
- Jonathan Lehr is General Partner at Work-Bench and Board director at Artian and Board director at Petricorp, Inc. and Board director at Unframe.
- What does Jonathan Lehr invest in?
- Jonathan Lehr invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software.
- What check size does Jonathan Lehr write?
- Jonathan Lehr typically writes checks of $3M – $6M.
- Where did Jonathan Lehr go to school?
- Jonathan Lehr studied at University of Pennsylvania (BSE, Major: Bioengineering Minors: Math and Economics).
Founder mafias
University of Pennsylvania mafia305
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kunal BahlSystems EngineeringFounded SnapdealScott Wolf, MDBAFounded Cardiac Dimensions +3Antony KoblishMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded TELA Bio +2Ben LererBSFounded Thrillist +1Eric HeilBSEFounded Ladderbio +1Trevor PriceB.A.Founded Quilted Health +1
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Work-Bench mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,084
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalDasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows382
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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Also worked at Morgan Stanley1,435
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalDavid VélezFounder & CEO of NubankJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures
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