Raanan Bar-Cohen
InvestorManaging Director at Resolute Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $1M checks · typically $1M
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302 people in our graph share verified history with Raanan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Sundeep PeechuunlockedRaanan: together at ContextLogic (Wish.com) (2011–2013)
Raanan: together at University of Wisconsin-Madison
×9Raanan: together at True Ventures
Raanan: together at The Wirecutter
About
Raanan Bar-Cohen, a former Automattic executive who built WordPress.com's enterprise and media partnerships, is a hands-on partner focused on distribution, business development, distributed teams, open-source platforms, and creator tools.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechSaaS
Experience
- Resolute VenturesCo-Foundercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- SigFigAdvisor2011 — 2018
- AutomatticAdvisor2014 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- AutomatticSenior Vice President, Commercial Services2013 — 2014SF Bay Area
- AutomatticVP Media Services2007 — 2013
- The WirecutterAdvisor2014 — 2016
- True VenturesAdvisor2012 — 2014
- ContextLogic (Wish.com)Advisor2011 — 2013
- Dow Jones OnlineDirector, Product Strategy2006 — 2007
- TIME Magazine | TIME.comDirector of Business Technology2002 — 2006
- Time WarnerTechnology Strategy Consultant2002
- Polychrome InteractiveCEO & Co-Founder1995 — 2002
Skills & more
WordPress19SaaS3Strategy95New Business Development41Internet Entrepreneur16Start-ups21Strategic Partnerships99Digital Media20Mobile Applications45Mobile Devices36Mergers & Acquisitions4Venture Capital20
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E-commerceEntrepreneurshipUser ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentMarketingDigital StrategyWeb ApplicationsPublishingOnline AdvertisingCorporate DevelopmentLanguages Hebrew
From Raanan's professional profile.
Deals · 1
Stand TechnologiesBoard seat
via Resolute Ventures · filed May 2015 · $3M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Investor
ActiveFenceAI ReverieAI.ReverieAppZenAutomatticBeauty By DesignBeyond (formerly Beyond Pricing)Confirm HRHello HeartHighlyHouse NumbersHowieJOBOX.aiManufacturedMetadataMoxiePlanetWatchersRandom GamesTrustarujet.cxVercelZone7
Sources: curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Resolute Ventures
A. Richard Caputo, Jr.
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Adam E. Max
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Brian J. Higgins
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
David M. Butler
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Eion Hu
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Erik J. Fagan
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Ian F. Arons
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Jonathan F. Boucher
Executive Officer at Resolute Ventures
Network2
Eric Wu
NavigateAI CEO; Brain Co. chairman; Opendoor cofounder-director
Gil Ben-Artzy
Founding Partner at UpWest
Investors connected to Raanan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Raanan Bar-Cohen?
- Raanan Bar-Cohen, a former Automattic executive who built WordPress.com's enterprise and media partnerships, is a hands-on partner focused on distribution, business development, distributed teams, open-source platforms, and creator tools.
- Where does Raanan Bar-Cohen work?
- Raanan Bar-Cohen is Managing Director at Resolute Ventures.
- What does Raanan Bar-Cohen invest in?
- Raanan Bar-Cohen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, SaaS.
- What check size does Raanan Bar-Cohen write?
- Raanan Bar-Cohen typically writes checks of $1M.
- What boards does Raanan Bar-Cohen sit on?
- Raanan Bar-Cohen holds tracked board seats at Stand Technologies.
- What companies has Raanan Bar-Cohen invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Paces, ActiveFence, AI Reverie, AI.Reverie, AppZen, Automattic, Beauty By Design, Beyond (formerly Beyond Pricing), Confirm HR, Hello Heart, Highly, House Numbers, and 11 more.
- Where did Raanan Bar-Cohen go to school?
- Raanan Bar-Cohen studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Minnesota (Post Secondary).
- Does Raanan Bar-Cohen lead rounds?
- Yes — Raanan Bar-Cohen has led 1 tracked investment.
Same school
Also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison628
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Also attended University of Minnesota324
Madeline PopeSenior Associate, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersNate LeeFounder and Chief Information Security Officer at Scale Venture PartnersIsaac ZikeManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersDean HlushkoSales Manager (Western U.S.) at Needham FundsRichard HeymanVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersJohn BergstromInvestor at Mairs & Power VC
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Shared employers
Also worked at SigFig11
David YooPrincipal at Struck CapitalRon HirsonVenture Partner at Founders Circle CapitalIbrahim AlSuwaidiPartner at DCM VenturesJason KrikorianGeneral Partner at DCM VenturesRandy BullardHead of Investment Management at Hightower AdvisorsLaks SriniFounder/CTO at Zenefits
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Also worked at The Wirecutter2
Also worked at True Ventures57
Puneet AgarwalInvestor at True VenturesPhil BlackInvestor at True VenturesJon CallaghanFounder and Venture Capitalist in Palo Alto, CATony ConradInvestor at True VenturesAdam D'AugelliInvestor at True VenturesSoul DayanInvestor at True Ventures
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Also worked at ContextLogic (Wish.com)21
Sundeep PeechuGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesMatt ChengInvestor at NZVCPaul BricaultAdvisor at Canyon Creek CapitalJoe YanPartner & Co-Head, Granite-Integral at Granite AsiaPaige CraigManaging Partner at Outlander VCIvy XuInvestor at Winning Together Fund
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