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Meka Asonye

Investor

Partner at First Round Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $750K – $4M checks · typically $3.5M

About

Meka Asonye applies a front-office sports analytics mindset—blending baseball operations analytics with sales leadership at Stripe and Mixpanel—to help founders make first sales hire and build 0-to-$5M GTM frameworks.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Prist CapitalFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. First Round CapitalPartner2021 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
  3. MixpanelVP, Global Sales and Services2020 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  4. StripeHead of Sales and Customer Success, Startup / SMB2015 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Bain & CompanyCase Team Leader2013 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Cleveland IndiansPlayer Development & Baseball Operations2007 — 2011Greater Cleveland

Skills & more

Financial Modeling23Financial Analysis9Strategy11Valuation8Competitive Analysis5Private EquityData Analysis5Business Strategy10Entrepreneurship5Management Consulting8Economics1Market Research3
+4 moreAnalyticsDue DiligenceStrategic PlanningStart-ups
  • Instrument-rated Commercial Pilot (Sea and Land); SF50 Type RatingFederal Aviation Administration

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Meka Asonye?
Meka Asonye applies a front-office sports analytics mindset—blending baseball operations analytics with sales leadership at Stripe and Mixpanel—to help founders make first sales hire and build 0-to-$5M GTM frameworks.
Where does Meka Asonye work?
Meka Asonye is Partner at First Round Capital.
What does Meka Asonye invest in?
Meka Asonye invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Meka Asonye write?
Meka Asonye typically writes checks of $750K – $4M.
Where did Meka Asonye go to school?
Meka Asonye studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude).

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