Philip L. Bronner
InvestorCo-Founder and General Partner at Ardent Venture · Board director at Verituity
Washington, District of Columbia
Writes $500K – $3M checks · typically $1M
About
Phil Bronner, a Black VC who mentors emerging VCs and nontraditional founders, expands deal networks and backs software transforming team workflows for mixed human and AI workforces.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Board director at Verituity
Intro paths
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In turn, Philip can intro founders to Verituity's investors below.
Verituity's investors · 4
Co-founders at Verituity
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Benjamin TurnerExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Ardent Venture PartnersManaging Partner and Co-Foundercurrent2020 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- OneMain FinancialBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- VERITUITYBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentMcLean, Virginia, United States
- ExecOnlineBoard Membercurrent2015 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- IncentivioBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- CruxInvestorcurrent2023 — present
- PickleheadsInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- LendflowInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- RainforestInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- FinancepeerInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- GivebutterInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- Method FinancialInvestorcurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Summer League VenturesAngel Investorcurrent2018 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- Quad Learning, Inc.Chairman2018
- Quad Learning, Inc.CEO2012 — 2017Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Novak Biddle Venture PartnersVenture Partner2014 — 2017
- Novak Biddle Venture PartnersGeneral Partner1999 — 2013
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate1997 — 1999
- IBMSoftware engineer1992 — 1993
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship29Venture Capital19Cloud Computing8Mobile Devices6Investments5Corporate Development8Enterprise Architecture1Private Equity5Start-ups64Mergers & Acquisitions12Strategic Partnerships48Equities1
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Financial ModelingAngel InvestingAnalyticsDue DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentSaaSManagementStrategyFrom Philip's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Crux ClimateGivebutterMethod FinancialMorning ConsultSuperposition
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Ardent Venture
Alexis Echano
Investor at Ardent Venture
Alfred Johnson
CEO Partner at Ardent Venture
Chris Young
CEO Partner at Ardent Venture
Dan Preiss
Partner at Ardent Venture
Dave Wright
CEO Partner at Ardent Venture
Felipe Mejia
Investor / Principal at Ardent Venture
Haroon Mokhtarzada
CEO Partner at Ardent Venture
Jon Hallett
CEO Partner at Ardent Venture
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Philip L. Bronner?
- Phil Bronner, a Black VC who mentors emerging VCs and nontraditional founders, expands deal networks and backs software transforming team workflows for mixed human and AI workforces.
- Where does Philip L. Bronner work?
- Philip L. Bronner is Co-Founder and General Partner at Ardent Venture and Board director at Verituity.
- What does Philip L. Bronner invest in?
- Philip L. Bronner invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- What check size does Philip L. Bronner write?
- Philip L. Bronner typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
- What boards does Philip L. Bronner sit on?
- Philip L. Bronner holds tracked board seats at Cadrian, Incentivio, OneMain Financial, PowerLaw, Verituity.
- What companies has Philip L. Bronner invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Crux Climate, Givebutter, Method Financial, Morning Consult, Superposition.
- Where did Philip L. Bronner go to school?
- Philip L. Bronner studied at The Wharton School (MBA, finance); University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (JD, Law); Carnegie Mellon University (BS, Computer Science).
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