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Pano Anthos

Investor

Managing Partner at XRC

New York, New York

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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321 people in our graph share verified history with Pano — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

MariounlockedPano: together at Columbia | SIPA
Pano: together at Kurt Salmon
×9Pano: together at University of Delaware
Pano: together at Nanigans

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.

Contact· published on Pano's own website

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

  1. XRC VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentGreater New York City Area
  2. Purple InnovationMember Board of Directors2018 — 2023Greater Salt Lake City Area
  3. Eaglepoint AdvisorsPartner2011 — 2018Boston - NY - SF
  4. Global Partner Acquisition Corporation (GPACU: Nasdaq)Member of the Board of Directors2015 — 2018
  5. GatherEducationCo-Founder2012 — 2017Boston
  6. Guided LaunchFounder2010 — 2016Greater Boston Area
  7. Speakman CompanyInterim Chief Digital Officer2013 — 2015
  8. Six Red MarblesCEO (Interim)2014Boston MA
  9. Alloy Media + MarketingChief Product and Technology Officer2012 — 2013Greater New York City Area
  10. Kurt SalmonInterim Digital Practice Head2012New York
  11. NanigansAdvisor2010 — 2012Boston
  12. AppswellAdvisor2010 — 2011
  13. Hangout IndustriesCEO2007 — 2010
  14. PanteroCEO2003 — 2006
  15. EconovoCEO2002 — 2003
  16. AdpilotConsultant2001 — 2002
  17. ClearCross (Formerly Syntra Technologies)Founder1984 — 2001
  18. ClearCross, Inc.Founder1983 — 2001
  19. SyntraFounder1984 — 2000

Skills & more

SaaS8Facebook3Software as a Service (SaaS)1Organizational Ethicsqq33Virtual Goods38Virtual Worlds27Supply Chain13Social Media52Facebook API9Gaming6Turnarounds4Early Stage11
+12 moreOnline SalesDigital MediaStart-upsEntrepreneurshipOnline MarketingSocial NetworkingSocial Media MarketingE-commerceStrategyTurn Around ManagementVenture CapitalSales

Languages Greek

From Pano's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

(Re)viveAvi HealthCaraaClueyFacenoteGlobe ThriversGoCharlie.AIIncora HealthJuniverLexsetMedsNowMINUradd.Resist NutritionShareClubShopShopsSuggesticTelepersonTrademondayViveatYouMeCare

Per curated public sources.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Pano Anthos

Diana 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

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
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
Founder & Managing Partner, XRC Ventures
Ed Baklor
Executive leader in guest experience & hospitality at XRC
James Eisenstein
Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo TorreSur at XRC

Network3

Andrew Ross
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Diana Melencio
Founder & Managing Partner, XRC Ventures
Dorothy Sumption
Head of Investor Relations at 137 Ventures

Investors connected to Pano in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

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 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 (Re)vive, Avi Health, Caraa, Cluey, Facenote, Globe Thrivers, GoCharlie.AI, Incora Health, Juniver, Lexset, MedsNow, MINU, 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".

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