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Pano Anthos
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at XRC
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
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About
Pano Anthos is the founder of XRC Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on retail and consumer commerce that has invested in 140+ pre-seed through Series A startups since 2015. The firm targets six areas including digital commerce, payment infrastructure, supply chain and forecasting, store operations, workforce health, and consumer brands, and manages over $55M in AUM. Anthos frequently appears in media, including Bloomberg TV, discussing topics such as AI's impact on retail, tech solutions for the hourly worker crisis, and what investors look for in founders and brands.
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Invests in
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded XRC Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on retail and commerce.
From Pano's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- XRC VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Purple InnovationMember Board of Directors2018 — 2023Greater Salt Lake City Area
- Eaglepoint AdvisorsPartner2011 — 2018Boston - NY - SF
- Global Partner Acquisition Corporation (GPACU: Nasdaq)Member of the Board of Directors2015 — 2018
- GatherEducationCo-Founder2012 — 2017Boston
- Guided LaunchFounder2010 — 2016Greater Boston Area
- Speakman CompanyInterim Chief Digital Officer2013 — 2015
- Six Red MarblesCEO (Interim)2014Boston MA
- Alloy Media + MarketingChief Product and Technology Officer2012 — 2013Greater New York City Area
- Kurt SalmonInterim Digital Practice Head2012New York
- NanigansAdvisor2010 — 2012Boston
- AppswellAdvisor2010 — 2011
- Hangout IndustriesCEO2007 — 2010
- PanteroCEO2003 — 2006
- EconovoCEO2002 — 2003
- AdpilotConsultant2001 — 2002
- ClearCross (Formerly Syntra Technologies)Founder1984 — 2001
- ClearCross, Inc.Founder1983 — 2001
- SyntraFounder1984 — 2000
Skills & more
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Online SalesDigital MediaStart-upsEntrepreneurshipOnline MarketingSocial NetworkingSocial Media MarketingE-commerceStrategyTurn Around ManagementVenture CapitalSalesLanguages Greek
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Investments
Investor
Avi HealthCaraaClueyFacenoteGlobe ThriversGoCharlie.AIIncora HealthJuniverLexsetMedsNowMINUradd.Resist NutritionReviveShareClubShopShopsSuggesticTelepersonTradeMondayViveatYouMeCare
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Podcasts & interviews
featuring Pano AnthosDiana Melencio on Bloomberg TV - May 27, 2026
XRC Ventures
Pano Anthos on Bloomberg TV - January 20, 2026
XRC Ventures
Diana Melencio on Bloomberg TV - October 2025
XRC Ventures
Colleagues at XRC
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pano Anthos?
- Pano Anthos is the founder of XRC Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on retail and consumer commerce that has invested in 140+ pre-seed through Series A startups since 2015. The firm targets six areas including digital commerce, payment infrastructure, supply chain and forecasting, store operations, workforce health, and consumer brands, and manages over $55M in AUM. Anthos frequently appears in media, including Bloomberg TV, discussing topics such as AI's impact on retail, tech solutions for the hourly worker crisis, and what investors look for in founders and brands.
- Where does Pano Anthos work?
- Pano Anthos is Founder & Managing Partner at XRC.
- What does Pano Anthos invest in?
- Pano Anthos invests in Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech.
- What check size does Pano Anthos write?
- Pano Anthos typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What companies has Pano Anthos invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Avi Health, Caraa, Cluey, Facenote, Globe Thrivers, GoCharlie.AI, Incora Health, Juniver, Lexset, MedsNow, MINU, radd., and 9 more.
- Where did Pano Anthos go to school?
- Pano Anthos studied at Columbia | SIPA (SIA, International Business); University of Delaware (BA, European Intellectual History).
- What podcasts and interviews feature Pano Anthos?
- Tracked appearances include "Diana Melencio on Bloomberg TV - May 27, 2026", "Pano Anthos on Bloomberg TV - January 20, 2026", "Diana Melencio on Bloomberg TV - October 2025".
Same school
Also attended Columbia | SIPA106
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Also attended University of Delaware197
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