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Ryan Zurrer

InvestorFounder

Managing Director at Vine Ventures · Founder at Dialectic

Switzerland

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedDialectic

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Experience

  1. Dialectic AGFounder, Directorcurrent2020 — presentZug, Switzerland
  2. Vine VenturesFounder, Directorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco, Toronto, Zurich
  3. Web3 FoundationDirector2017 — 2019Zug, Switzerland
  4. Polychain CapitalPrincipal & Venture Partner2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  5. EólicasBR (Consortium between J&F Investments and Furnas)President, Director of Finance & Administration2014 — 2017Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  6. Banco OriginalInnovation Team - Blockchain Specialist2015 — 2016Greater São Paulo Area
  7. Elementos Empreendimentos Ltda.Co-founder & Board Member2013 — 2016Greater Rio de Janeiro
  8. Coinverse Ltda.Co-Founder & President of Board of Directors2013 — 2015Greater São Paulo Area
  9. EnergisaWind Portfolio Manager2010 — 2013Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  10. VestasSenior Project Manager2008 — 2010
  11. VestasService Operations Controller2008
  12. VestasR&D Business Development Associate2007 — 2008Singapore
  13. VestasProject Manager2007Beijing, China
  14. VestasCase Writer2007
  15. VestasBusiness Development Manager2006 — 2007Kincardine, Canada
  16. Financial Technology PartnersInvestment Banking Analyst2005

Skills & more

Management24Strategy10Leadership7Negotiation2Conflict Resolutionblockchain5ethereum2Renewable Energy99Wind77Project Management66Energy39Contract Negotiation33
+12 moreSolar EnergyBusiness StrategyProcurementProject FinanceWind TurbinesContract ManagementRisk ManagementInternational Project ManagementEngineeringProject PlanningFinancial AnalysisRisk Assessment

Languages Portuguese

  • WindPro Wind & Site Analysis - Level 1 — EMD Serono, Inc.
  • Service Technical Fundamentals, 120 — Vestas
  • PMP - Project Management Professional — Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)

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Deals · 1

Makina (BVI)Board seat

via Vine Ventures · filed Mar 2026 · $3M raise

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Zurrer?
Managing Director at Vine Ventures
Where does Ryan Zurrer work?
Ryan Zurrer is Founder of Dialectic and Managing Director at Vine Ventures.
What check size does Ryan Zurrer write?
Ryan Zurrer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Ryan Zurrer found?
Ryan Zurrer founded Dialectic.
What boards does Ryan Zurrer sit on?
Ryan Zurrer holds tracked board seats at Makina (BVI).
Where did Ryan Zurrer go to school?
Ryan Zurrer studied at Ivey Business School at Western University (HBA, Business Administration and Management, General).

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