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Stephen Bryon McKeon

Investor

Managing Partner at Collab+Currency

Eugene, Oregon

Writes $500K – $10M checks Β· typically $2M

About

Stephen McKeon is a managing partner at Collab+Currency, a web3-focused early-stage investment firm established in 2018. He previously held tenured faculty positions in finance at the University of Oregon, with visiting appointments at UC Berkeley and Cambridge. McKeon co-founded Skyward, a commercial drone software company that was acquired by Verizon, and served as CFO of Greenfield Wine Co in Napa Valley.

Experience

  1. Collab+CurrencyManaging Partnercurrent2018 β€” present
  2. glitch GalleryCo-Foundercurrent2022 β€” presentMarfa, Texas, United States
  3. McKeon VenturesFoundercurrent2013 β€” presentMarfa, Texas, United States
  4. University of OregonAssoc. Professor of Finance, with Tenure2011 β€” 2024Eugene, Oregon
  5. Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business SchoolVisiting Associate2019Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  6. Security Token AcademyChief Strategy Advisor2018 β€” 2019Los Angeles, CA
  7. Coast to Crest FundCo-founder2016 β€” 2018Eugene, Oregon, United States
  8. CowbuckerAdvisory Board Member2015 β€” 2018Eugene, Oregon, United States
  9. Skyward IOCo-founder2012 β€” 2017Portland, Oregon
  10. Greenfield Wine CompanyCFO/COO2001 β€” 2007American Canyon, California
  11. Third Voice Inc.Financial Content Research2000San Carlos, California
  12. Grain Millers Inc.Brewing Division Manager1997 β€” 1999Eugene, Oregon

Education

  1. Purdue University Daniels School of BusinessPh.D., Finance2007 β€” 2011
  2. Purdue UniversityM.S, Economics2007 β€” 2009
  3. University of Oregon Lundquist College of BusinessB.S., Business Admin - Finance1997 β€” 2000
  4. Breck School1991 β€” 1995

Skills & more

Corporate Finance56Financial Analysis53Financial Modeling42Business Valuation15Business Strategy14Entrepreneurship24Private Equity9Valuation11

From Stephen's professional profile.

Deals Β· showing 100 of 248

SquadsSolo GP

via Collab+Currency Β· filed Apr 2026

ZebedeeSolo GP

via Collab+Currency Β· filed Jul 2021 Β· $13.5M raise

AxelarSolo GP

via Collab+Currency Β· filed Jun 2021

Nifty IslandSolo GP

via Collab+Currency Β· filed Apr 2021

ChiaSolo GP

via Collab+Currency Β· filed May 2015

21Shares AcquiredSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

404-GEN PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Actual PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Alliance PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Ampleforth PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Art BlocksSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Atlas PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Atmos PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Audius PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

AvalancheSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Avantgarde FinanceSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

B3OS PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Bison TrailsSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Bitnomial Cryptocurrency Financial Futures ExchangeSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Bittensor PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

BlockVision PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Blur PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Botto PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Bright Moments PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Ceramic/3Box LabsSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Chakra PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Coadjute PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Coin MetricsSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

CoinList CeFi SeedSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

CollabfundSolo GP

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CollegesportscoSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Colosseum PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Dormβ„’ PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Drip Collect, discovery, create ConsumerSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

EcoSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

EcoLink PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Ensemble AcquiredSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Faktory PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Flipside CryptoSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Fuser PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

FWBSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Genies falseSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Grass OpenSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

HYPE PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

HyperliquidSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Imperii PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

IYKSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

KrakenSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

LayerLens PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Le RandomSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Lightcone PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Lit ProtocolSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Livepeer Open video streaming ConsumerSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Loud Echo PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Lumiterra PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Metanova LabsSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

MinaSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Minka PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Mona PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Nockchain PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

NominalSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Noox PrivateSolo GP

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Nous ResearchSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

NuCypher (aka Threshold Network)Solo GP

via Collab+Currency

OpenSeaSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

OrcaSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Oxio PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Parallel PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Pixels PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Pluno PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

POAP PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Prime IntellectSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Proof HoldingsSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Puller Data Superpowers for RetailersSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

rabbit r1Solo GP

via Collab+Currency

Rabbithole PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

RainbowSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Rally AcquiredSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

ReadyAI OpenSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Recall PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Roam PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Robo PrivateSolo GP

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Sentora PrivateSolo GP

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Sky MavisSolo GP

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SolanaSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Solana MobileSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Sound.xyzSolo GP

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StarkwareSolo GP

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Stems PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

StoryCo PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

SuperRare PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Tari Proof-of-work L1 protocolSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Taxbit PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

The Ethereum FoundationSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Transient PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

Tribute Brand PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

TruffleSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

UMA PrivateSolo GP

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Vertalo PrivateSolo GP

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VitaDAO PrivateSolo GP

via Collab+Currency

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Network2

Chris Burniske
Partner at Placeholder VC
Eddie Thai
General Partner at AVV

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Stephen Bryon McKeon work?
Stephen Bryon McKeon is Managing Partner at Collab+Currency.
What check size does Stephen Bryon McKeon write?
Stephen Bryon McKeon typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.

Founder mafias

Purdue University mafia77

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Gaurav SantPhDFounded CarbonBuilt +2Ignacio MartinezAgribusiness Leadership PlusFounded Cibo Technologies +1Jack O'MearaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Aerska +1Patrick SigristMaster’s DegreeFounded IORQ +1John BohlmannB.Sci.Founded Spacefund +1Jason KonradBachelorsFounded 280 North +1

+ 70 more

Purdue University Daniels School of Business mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Patric HellermannMaster'sFounded FoundamentalParker BeauchampMBA for STEM ProfessionalsFounded MarkdMatthew De SilvaOperations ManagementFounded Notable LabsAbhishek BhayanaB.Sc.(Honors)Founded Bikry

Breck School mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Brendan DomsFounded Adni +1Adam RegelmannFounded Quartzy

University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ryan HooverB.S.Founded Product HuntJill NelsonBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Ruby Receptionists

Same school

Also attended Purdue University Daniels School of Business30

Daisuke Minamideζ΅·ε€–ζŠ•θ³‡θ²¬δ»»θ€…γƒ»γ‚’γƒ‘γƒͺγ‚«γ‚ͺフィス代葨 (Head of International Investment / US Office Representative) at CyberAgent CapitalMichael ShewmakeStrategic Advisor at Springdale VenturesJohn EngFunding Ecosystem Partner at RSCMNick BarbknechtSenior Vice President at Advantage Capital PartnersEric TerhorstSenior Vice President at First AnalysisPatric HellermannInvestments at Foundamental

+ 24 more

Also attended Purdue University194

Mamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner PerkinsKenneth Morand, Ph.D.Life Sciences Partner at CincyTechJane CommerfordOperations at 8VCSven StrohbandInvestor at Khosla VenturesJeff PetersPartner at Ibex InvestorsKenneth MorandLife Sciences Partner at CincyTech

+ 188 more

Also attended University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business14

Khaled AlsultanChief Investment Officer at SVCRyan HooverFounder and General Partner at WEEKENDNathan ApselCOO, CFO, Partner at MaveronJenny DreierDirector at EQT VenturesPepe BolaΓ±osGeneral Partner at CometaJill NelsonExecutive Partner at Elevate Capital

+ 8 more

Also attended Breck School9

Cooper StainbrookPartner, Head of Public Investments at Ibex InvestorsEllie WanningerInvestor at Willow Growth PartnersEric PerssonInvestment Committee Member at SCI VenturesMichael PromanPartner at Scrum VenturesMyles TangSenior Associate at Altaris Capital PartnersJustin DarcyAdvisor at CaliberMind

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Shared employers

Also worked at Skyward IO2

Clint ChaoGeneral Partner at Moment Ventures, LlcAri NewmanCo-Founder, GP at Massive

Also worked at Grain Millers Inc.1

Lykke WestgrenVenture Partner at Nicoya