Peter Schmidt
InvestorPrincipal at Refinery Venture · Strategic Advisor at Elysian Park Ventures
Cincinnati
About
Peter Schmidt leads deal-flow at Refinery Ventures, managing the investment pipeline through sourcing, due diligence, thesis development, market research, and co-investor relations, while also supporting portfolio companies and fund management. Before Refinery, he worked in venture capital and private equity, having invested more than $23 million across pre-seed to Series B venture deals and several small control investments. He holds a B.A. in Finance and Economics from the University of Cincinnati and writes a newsletter on finance, startups, and venture capital.
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Experience
- Tipt VenturesCo-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2024 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- IDA SportsBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Elysian Park VenturesStrategic Advisorcurrent2022 — present
- OnePlanBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- Canopy TeamBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- PWHLStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 — present
- PWHLHead of Business Operations (interim)2023
- Full Court CapitalAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
- AJ AdvisoryFounder2022 — 2024
- DICK'S Sporting GoodsVice President, Business Development2019 — 2022Greater Pittsburgh Region
- DICK'S Sporting GoodsVice President, Associate General Counsel2018 — 2019Greater Pittsburgh Area
- DICK'S Sporting GoodsChief Of Staff2016 — 2018Greater Pittsburgh Region
- DICK'S Sporting GoodsVice President, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary2012 — 2016Greater Pittsburgh Region
- Hogan Lovells US LLPM&A and Capital Markets2006 — 2011
- Jenner & BlockMergers and Acquisitions Associate2004 — 2006
Skills & more
Sports2Brand Strategy2Venture Capital1InvestmentsBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Governance7Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Cross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyBusiness TransformationCorporate Development
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Peter Schmidt?
- Peter Schmidt leads deal-flow at Refinery Ventures, managing the investment pipeline through sourcing, due diligence, thesis development, market research, and co-investor relations, while also supporting portfolio companies and fund management. Before Refinery, he worked in venture capital and private equity, having invested more than $23 million across pre-seed to Series B venture deals and several small control investments. He holds a B.A. in Finance and Economics from the University of Cincinnati and writes a newsletter on finance, startups, and venture capital.
- Where does Peter Schmidt work?
- Peter Schmidt is Principal at Refinery Venture.
- Where did Peter Schmidt go to school?
- Peter Schmidt studied at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D., Law); Denison University (B.A., Psychology, Women's Studies).
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