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Sharon Vosmek

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Managing Director at Astia

San Francisco, California

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

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About

Sharon Vosmek is CEO and Managing Partner at Astia, where she also serves as a Board Member. Over more than 20 years, she has worked as an early-stage investor, board member, and startup advisor. She developed the Astia Expert Sift, an investment screening methodology designed to reduce bias in the evaluation process. Vosmek has spoken at the United Nations and universities on topics including women leaders in entrepreneurship and inclusive ecosystem development.

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Experience

  1. AstiaCEO, Managing Partner & Member of the Board of Trusteescurrent2007 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  2. AstiaCOO2005 — 2007
  3. MaeInvestor & Board Observercurrent2023 — present
  4. Aralez BioInvestor & Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  5. EllevestInvestorcurrent2016 — present
  6. Catch&ReleaseInvestor & Board Observercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  7. Full HarvestInvestor & Board Directorcurrent2020 — present
  8. CNoteInvestor & Board Observercurrent2022 — present
  9. PalletInvestor & Board Observercurrent2021 — present
  10. AOA DxInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  11. CollateInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  12. GoalsetterInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  13. Repurpose, Inc.Investorcurrent2023 — present
  14. RenovoRxInvestorcurrent2013 — present
  15. Astia AngelsMember2013 — 2023
  16. Ozo InnovationsInvestor & Board Member2018 — 2023
  17. Illuminate VenturesAdvisory Board Member2008 — 2023
  18. SoapBox LabsBoard Observer2019 — 2022
  19. Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc.Board Observer2020 — 2021
  20. StarVest PartnersAdvisory Board Member2013 — 2017
  21. SJ Vosmek & AssociatesFounder1992 — 2004
  22. American ExpressSupervisor1990 — 1992
  23. United States SenateAide to Senator Dennis DeConcini1988 — 1990

Skills & more

Start-ups99Telecommunications4Entrepreneurship99Venture Capital83Corporate Development20Strategic Partnerships53Community Engagement5Fundraising27Public Speaking9Private Equity5Nonprofits4Management28
+12 moreEnterprise SoftwareProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategyDigital MediaMarketing StrategyProduct ManagementInvestmentsFinancial ModelingBusiness StrategyConsulting

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Investments

Investor

EllevestModsyPalletSandstone DiagnosticsTrak

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Colleagues at Astia

Aitua O. Ekhaese
Advisor and Director, GII Real Estate Development LLC - UK at Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (GII)
Angela Holter
Managing Director at Astia
Asmau Ahmed
Senior Leadership, Google X at Astia
Cassio Spina
Investor at Anjos do Brasil
Catherine Muther
Founder of Astia; President of Three Guineas Fund at Astia
Cindy Law
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Evie Mulberry
Managing Partner at Astia
Gary Whitehill
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sharon Vosmek?
Sharon Vosmek is CEO and Managing Partner at Astia, where she also serves as a Board Member. Over more than 20 years, she has worked as an early-stage investor, board member, and startup advisor. She developed the Astia Expert Sift, an investment screening methodology designed to reduce bias in the evaluation process. Vosmek has spoken at the United Nations and universities on topics including women leaders in entrepreneurship and inclusive ecosystem development.
Where does Sharon Vosmek work?
Sharon Vosmek is Managing Director at Astia.
What check size does Sharon Vosmek write?
Sharon Vosmek typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Sharon Vosmek invested in?
Investments tracked here include Ellevest, Modsy, Pallet, Sandstone Diagnostics, Trak.
Where did Sharon Vosmek go to school?
Sharon Vosmek studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (MA, Public Policy & Administration); Arizona State University (BS, Political Science).

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