Sean Koffel
InvestorManaging Partner at Watchfire Ventures
Santa Barbara, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Experience
- Watchfire VenturesCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentSanta Barbara, California
- Windy Hill BrandsCo-Founder & Co-President2016 — 2020Santa Barbara, California
- Windy Hill SpiritsCo-Founder & Co-CEO2012 — 2016Nashville, TN
- Morgan StanleyInvestment Banking Associate2010 — 2012New York, NY
- United States Marine CorpsCaptain2005 — 2008
Colleagues at Watchfire Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sean Koffel?
- Managing Partner at Watchfire Ventures
- Where does Sean Koffel work?
- Sean Koffel is Managing Partner at Watchfire Ventures.
- What check size does Sean Koffel write?
- Sean Koffel typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Sean Koffel go to school?
- Sean Koffel studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of Arizona (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science).
Founder mafias
Stanford University Graduate School of Business mafia748
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Steve JurvetsonMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Future Ventures +1Theresia GouwMBAFounded EarlyTony XuMBAFounded DoorDashDavid VélezMBAFounded Nubank +1IanMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Apex Technology +3Matt RouifStanford Ignite (Summer Institute for Entrepreneurship)Founded Photoroom +3
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University of Arizona mafia85
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eric WuBachelor of ScienceFounded Brain Co. +2Daniel CunninghamBSFounded Plantprefab +2Daniel MarashlianBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Portfolium +1Adeel YangB.S./ B.A.Founded Dryvebox +1George Baker Sr.Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded ParkHub +1Quin HoxieBSFounded Fixture +1
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Same school
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business2,000
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberPeter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkSteve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Hunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at Homebrew
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Also attended University of Arizona199
Benjamin BrockwellVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalMary PattonScientific Advisory Board at InnoCom Bio EquitiesTom KalinskeInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersEmily FritzePartner at The Westly GroupPhil WickhamExecutive Managing Director at Sozo VenturesDeena RidleyChief Financial Officer at PEARL ENERGY INVESTMENTS
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Shared employers
Also worked at Morgan Stanley1,637
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalDavid VélezFounder & CEO of NubankJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures
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Also worked at United States Marine Corps63
Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalWilliam RobertsTreasurer at Maryland TEDCOBeau HigginsVP (OPlign), Senior Client Partner (The Military Veteran) at Context VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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