Rich Greenfield
InvestorGeneral Partner at LightShed Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M
About
Rich Greenfield is co-founder and TMT analyst at LightShed Partners, where he leads research on technology, media, and telecom sectors. He also serves as a general partner at LightShed Ventures, the firm's early-stage investment fund. LightShed combines public and private market research to inform investment theses across media, technology, and telecommunications disruption.
Experience
- LightShed PartnersCo-Founder and TMT Analystcurrent2019 — presentNYC
- LightShed VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2020 — present
- Jewish Parent Alliance in Schools (JPAS)Board Membercurrent2026 — presentNew York, NY
- BTIGManaging Director, Media and Technology Analyst2010 — 2019New York
- Pali CapitalManaging Director, Media Analyst2006 — 2010New York
- Fulcrum Global PartnersManaging Director, Media Analyst2003 — 2005New York
- Goldman SachsVice President, Media Analyst1995 — 2003New York
Skills & more
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rich Greenfield?
- Rich Greenfield is co-founder and TMT analyst at LightShed Partners, where he leads research on technology, media, and telecom sectors. He also serves as a general partner at LightShed Ventures, the firm's early-stage investment fund. LightShed combines public and private market research to inform investment theses across media, technology, and telecommunications disruption.
- Where does Rich Greenfield work?
- Rich Greenfield is General Partner at LightShed Ventures.
- What check size does Rich Greenfield write?
- Rich Greenfield typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- Where did Rich Greenfield go to school?
- Rich Greenfield studied at Brandeis University (Bachelor of Arts (BA), History).
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