Pano Anthos
InvestorManaging Partner at XRC
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
About
Pano Anthos is Founder and Managing Partner of XRC Ventures, an NYC-based venture fund and startup accelerator focused on retail technology and consumer goods that has invested in over 100 startups since its 2015 launch. His background includes leadership of the digital practice at Eaglepoint Advisors, interim executive roles at media and retail companies, and co-founding experience across multiple sectors including enterprise software companies sold to Progress Software and bootstrapped to global scale, as well as digital media ventures recognized as a Techcrunch 50 finalist.
Contact· published on Pano's own website
Invests in
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
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
SaaS8Facebook3Software as a Service (SaaS)1Organizational Ethicsqq33Virtual Goods38Virtual Worlds27Supply Chain13Social Media52Facebook API9Gaming6Turnarounds4Early Stage11
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Online SalesDigital MediaStart-upsEntrepreneurshipOnline MarketingSocial NetworkingSocial Media MarketingE-commerceStrategyTurn Around ManagementVenture CapitalSalesLanguages Greek
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Colleagues at XRC
Al Sambar
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Amanda Bell
VP of Public Relations at XRC
Andrew Ross
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Ayla Jeiroudi
Investment Associate at XRC Labs
Courtney Kucharczyk
Chief of Staff at XRC
Dan Bulteel
Marketing executive for companies such as WPP, adidas, TikTok/ByteDance, & Build A Rocket Boy at XRC
Daphne Carmeli
Founder, Entrepreneur, CEO, Angel Investor, Philanthropist, Advisor and Board Member at XRC
Diana Melencio
General Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
Network3
Andrew Ross
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Diana Melencio
General Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
Dorothy Sumption
Head of Investor Relations at 137 Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pano Anthos?
- Pano Anthos is Founder and Managing Partner of XRC Ventures, an NYC-based venture fund and startup accelerator focused on retail technology and consumer goods that has invested in over 100 startups since its 2015 launch. His background includes leadership of the digital practice at Eaglepoint Advisors, interim executive roles at media and retail companies, and co-founding experience across multiple sectors including enterprise software companies sold to Progress Software and bootstrapped to global scale, as well as digital media ventures recognized as a Techcrunch 50 finalist.
- Where does Pano Anthos work?
- Pano Anthos is 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.
- Where did Pano Anthos go to school?
- Pano Anthos studied at Columbia | SIPA (SIA, International Business); University of Delaware (BA, European Intellectual History).
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