Ned Daoro
InvestorPrincipal at Clocktower Ventures
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $625K
About
Focuses on deal sourcing, diligence, and execution. Previously in corporate development at MUFG Union Bank and an equity research associate at Sandler O'Neill + Partners. Holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BS in Finance from Cal Poly.
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Experience
- Clocktower VenturesPartnercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Clocktower VenturesManaging Director2024 — 2026
- Clocktower VenturesDirector2023
- Clocktower VenturesPrincipal2020 — 2022
- Clocktower VenturesSenior Associate2018 — 2020Santa Monica, CA
- Clocktower VenturesMBA Intern2016 — 2018Santa Monica, CA
- Goldman SachsSummer Associate, Investment Management2017San Francisco Bay Area
- MUFG AmericasCorporate Strategy & Development Associate2013 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P.Equity Research Associate2010 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
Skills & more
Microsoft Office5Financial Modeling14Portfolio Management7Investments6Investment Banking8Corporate Finance12Valuation12Financial Analysis13Leadership8Due Diligence7Corporate Development4Strategic M&A4
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Colleagues at Clocktower Ventures
Adriana Saman
Managing Director at Clocktower Ventures
Ben
Head of Clocktower Technology Ventures at Clocktower Ventures
Benjamin Savage
Partner at Clocktower Ventures
Benjamin Weston
Investor at Clocktower Ventures
Charlotte Stephens
Analyst at Clocktower Ventures
Daniel Shi
Partner at South Quad
David Lofthouse
Venture Partner at Clocktower Ventures
Erika
Investor at Clocktower Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ned Daoro?
- Focuses on deal sourcing, diligence, and execution. Previously in corporate development at MUFG Union Bank and an equity research associate at Sandler O'Neill + Partners. Holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BS in Finance from Cal Poly.
- Where does Ned Daoro work?
- Ned Daoro is Principal at Clocktower Ventures.
- What check size does Ned Daoro write?
- Ned Daoro typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- Where did Ned Daoro go to school?
- Ned Daoro studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services); California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (BS, Business Administration; Finance and Accounting).
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