What check size does Robert Kaplan write?

Robert Kaplan typically writes checks of $25M – $60M.

Where did Robert Kaplan go to school?

Robert Kaplan studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management); University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (BBA, Focus in Finance and Corporate Strategy).

Robert Kaplan

Former Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund · Former Principal at B Capital Group

New York, New York

Writes $25M – $60M checks · typically $25M

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Experience

Emphatic CapitalFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2026 — present
SoftBank Investment AdvisersPartner2021 — 2025
B Capital GroupPrincipal2018 — 2021
Spring Inc.Head of Growth2015 — 2017New York, New York
AmpushBusiness Operations2014 — 2015New York, New York
J.P. MorganAsset Management2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area

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Associate at FINTOP Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Kaplan?: Angel
What check size does Robert Kaplan write?: Robert Kaplan typically writes checks of $25M – $60M.
Where did Robert Kaplan go to school?: Robert Kaplan studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management); University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (BBA, Focus in Finance and Corporate Strategy).

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