Phil Sanderson
InvestorManaging Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
San Francisco, California
Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M
About
Co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsGamingMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Experience
- GriffinSenior Partner & Co-Founder at Griffincurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- VCNetworkChairmancurrent1997 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- OverwolfBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentTel Aviv, Israel
- WaveBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Funzy GamesBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentTel Aviv, Israel
- Spyke GamesBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentIstanbul, Turkey
- Skillz Inc.Investorcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- DiscordInvestorcurrent2012 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Tactile GamesInvestorcurrent2020 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
- AppLovinFormer Investor2020 — 2021Palo Alto, California, United States
- Phoenix LabsInvestor (Former Board Member)2014 — 2018
- Ridge Ventures (Formerly known as IDG Ventures)Managing Director2006 — 2018
- AlphaDraftInvestor (sold to Fanduel)2015 — 2016
- Funzio (sold to GREE in May '12)Board Member2011 — 2012
- WaldenVCGeneral Partner1997 — 2006
- Robertson StephensAssociate1993 — 1995
- Goldman SachsFinancial Analyst1990 — 1993
Skills & more
iOS31Management99Strategy82Venture Capital99Start-ups99Investments99Entrepreneurship99Positioning86Investment Banking69Strategic Partnerships98Private Equity69Angel Investing51
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Web MarketingDue DiligenceSocial Media StrategistDigital MediaSocial NetworkingVideo GamesFinancePortfolio ManagementMusic TechnologyFrom Phil's professional profile.
Colleagues at Griffin Gaming Partners
Alex Kamins
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Altynai Raeva
Senior Fund Accountant at Griffin Gaming Partners
Amira Janbay
Executive Assistant at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Heatherly
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Hollenbeck
CFO at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Quaidoo
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Daniel Engelhardt
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Daniel Wu
Investor at Griffin Gaming Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Phil Sanderson?
- Co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners.
- Where does Phil Sanderson work?
- Phil Sanderson is Managing Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners.
- What does Phil Sanderson invest in?
- Phil Sanderson invests in Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Social.
- What check size does Phil Sanderson write?
- Phil Sanderson typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- Where did Phil Sanderson go to school?
- Phil Sanderson studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Hamilton College (BA, Economics).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
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Also attended Hamilton College35
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Shared employers
Also worked at VCNetwork1
Also worked at Wave4
Also worked at AppLovin9
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Also worked at Robertson Stephens34
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