Where does Joseph Guzel work?

Joseph Guzel is General Partner at HAVEN VENTURES.

What check size does Joseph Guzel write?

Joseph Guzel typically writes checks of $10K – $1M.

Where did Joseph Guzel go to school?

Joseph Guzel studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (B.S. College of Business, Finance, Statistics).

Joseph Guzel

Investor

General Partner at HAVEN VENTURES · Principal at Crosslink Capital

Los Angeles, California, United States

Writes $10K – $1M checks

About

An immigrant from a Turkish‑Jordanian family who built a restaurant chain after fleeing Kuwait, he leverages early Chime and Step experience to bridge traditional fintech and web3/DeFi for the underbanked.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Experience

Haven VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, CA
HamsaLead Investors (Series Seed, Series A, Series B) & Board Directorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Brick DynamicsLead Investor (Series Seed) & Board Director2024 — 2026
RoofrInvestor, Board Director2018 — 2024
Brace.aiInvestor, Board Observer2018 — 2023
ClydeLead Investor (Series A), Board Member2022 — 2023
StepLead Investor (Series Seed), Board Observer2022
Bank NovoLead Investor (Series Seed, Series A), Board Observer2022
HITRECORDLead Investor (Series A), Board Member2018 — 2022Los Angeles, CA
ComparablyLead Investor, Board Director (Acquried by Zoominfo)2016 — 2022
Crosslink CapitalPartner - FinTech Lead2016 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
DenimInvestor (Series A)2020 — 2021
AutoFiInvestor, Board Observer2016 — 2021
ChimeInvestor (Series A, Series B), Board Observer (NASDAQ: CHYM)2016 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
Immortals, LLCInvestor2015 — 2019Los Angeles, CA
Crosscut VenturesAssociate2015 — 2016Los Angeles, CA
IntuitManager, Corporate Strategy and Development2012 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
IntuitRotational Development Program (RDP)2010 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area; San Diego

Skills & more

Financial Modeling27Business Strategy31Competitive Analysis13Financial Analysis11Analytics8Accounting4Competitive Strategy2Market Research4Sarbanes-Oxley Act2Financial Accounting1Financial Reporting1Financial Planning

+8 more

Real EstateReal Estate NegotiationInternal AuditSOXCustomer AnalyticsMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness Operationsproduct operations

Languages Arabic · English · Turkish

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Colleagues at HAVEN VENTURES

McLain Southworth

General Partner at HAVEN VENTURES

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joseph Guzel?: An immigrant from a Turkish‑Jordanian family who built a restaurant chain after fleeing Kuwait, he leverages early Chime and Step experience to bridge traditional fintech and web3/DeFi for the underbanked.
Where does Joseph Guzel work?: Joseph Guzel is General Partner at HAVEN VENTURES.
What does Joseph Guzel invest in?: Joseph Guzel invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
What check size does Joseph Guzel write?: Joseph Guzel typically writes checks of $10K – $1M.
Where did Joseph Guzel go to school?: Joseph Guzel studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (B.S. College of Business, Finance, Statistics).