Steve Farsht
InvestorManaging Partner at Corazon Capital
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Former General Partner at Norwest Equity Partners and CEO of portfolio company DCM Services. In Chicago he was COO of Tap.Me and co-CEO of Techstars Chicago.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Corazon CapitalCo-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2014 β present
- FireStarter FundMember2011 β 2019
- Techstars Chicago AcceleratorBoard Member and Director2013 β 2017Chicago
- Hyde Park Venture PartnersAdvisory Board Member2011 β 2016
- Kellogg School of ManagementAdjunct Lecturer of Entrepreneurship & Innovation2014 β 2015
- Tap.MeChief Operating Officer and Board Member2011 β 2013
- Excelerate LabsExecutive in Residence2011
- DCM ServicesChief Executive Officer2007 β 2010
- Forte, LLCChief Executive Officer2007 β 2010
- Norwest Equity PartnersGeneral Partner1997 β 2007
- Genmar Holdings, Inc.Independent Consultant1996
- Arthur Andersen LLPSenior Accountant/Consultant1992 β 1996
Skills & more
- Certified Public Accountant - Inactive β Minnesota Board of Accountancy
From Steve's professional profile.
Colleagues at Corazon Capital
Alison Stillman
Partner at Corazon Capital
Carrie Beach
Head of Operations at Corazon Capital
Christian Rudder
Venture Partner at Corazon Capital
Greg Johnston
Principal at Corazon Capital
Josh Graves
Senior Associate at Corazon Capital
Nancy Corrie
Investor at Tensility Venture Partners
Phil Schwarz
Partner at Corazon Capital
Sam Yagan
Co-Founder and Managing Director at Corazon Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steve Farsht?
- Former General Partner at Norwest Equity Partners and CEO of portfolio company DCM Services. In Chicago he was COO of Tap.Me and co-CEO of Techstars Chicago.
- Where does Steve Farsht work?
- Steve Farsht is Managing Partner at Corazon Capital.
- What check size does Steve Farsht write?
- Steve Farsht typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Steve Farsht go to school?
- Steve Farsht studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA); Wisconsin School of Business (BBA, Accounting); Henry Sibley High School.
Founder mafias
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management mafia63
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Corazon Capital mafia6
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Wisconsin School of Business mafia4
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Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management760
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Shared employers
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