Fundraising FoxJosh Thompson
InvestorPartner at Aera VC
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Josh Thompson is an entrepreneur and investor with over 15 years of experience in early-stage venture capital, focused on identifying emerging technologies and backing founders. He founded Civics Unplugged, a democracy-building organization, and Gotham Labs. At Aera VC he leads US-based deals and talent scouting, focusing on frontier technologies, and sits on the Investment Committee for Aera III. He holds a Political Science degree from Piedmont University and a Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School.
Invests in
Deep Tech
Colleagues at Aera VC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Josh Thompson?
- Josh Thompson is an entrepreneur and investor with over 15 years of experience in early-stage venture capital, focused on identifying emerging technologies and backing founders. He founded Civics Unplugged, a democracy-building organization, and Gotham Labs. At Aera VC he leads US-based deals and talent scouting, focusing on frontier technologies, and sits on the Investment Committee for Aera III. He holds a Political Science degree from Piedmont University and a Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School.
- Where does Josh Thompson work?
- Josh Thompson is Partner at Aera VC.
- What does Josh Thompson invest in?
- Josh Thompson invests in Deep Tech.
- What check size does Josh Thompson write?
- Josh Thompson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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