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Steve Farsht

Investor

Co-Founder at Corazon Capital

Chicago

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

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About

Co-founder of Corazon Capital and former board member/co-manager of Techstars Chicago. He was COO of Tap.Me (sold to MediaMath) and previously a General Partner at Norwest Equity Partners, where he invested $280M across buyouts and growth deals. He has lectured at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

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Experience

  1. Corazon CapitalCo-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2014 — present
  2. FireStarter FundMember2011 — 2019
  3. Techstars Chicago AcceleratorBoard Member and Director2013 — 2017Chicago
  4. Hyde Park Venture PartnersAdvisory Board Member2011 — 2016
  5. Kellogg School of ManagementAdjunct Lecturer of Entrepreneurship & Innovation2014 — 2015
  6. Tap.MeChief Operating Officer and Board Member2011 — 2013
  7. Excelerate LabsExecutive in Residence2011
  8. DCM ServicesChief Executive Officer2007 — 2010
  9. Forte, LLCChief Executive Officer2007 — 2010
  10. Norwest Equity PartnersGeneral Partner1997 — 2007
  11. Genmar Holdings, Inc.Independent Consultant1996
  12. Arthur Andersen LLPSenior Accountant/Consultant1992 — 1996

Skills & more

  • Certified Public Accountant - Inactive — Minnesota Board of Accountancy

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Colleagues at Corazon Capital

Alison Rapaport Stillman
Partner at Serena Ventures
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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Farsht?
Co-founder of Corazon Capital and former board member/co-manager of Techstars Chicago. He was COO of Tap.Me (sold to MediaMath) and previously a General Partner at Norwest Equity Partners, where he invested $280M across buyouts and growth deals. He has lectured at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
Where does Steve Farsht work?
Steve Farsht is Co-Founder at Corazon Capital.
What check size does Steve Farsht write?
Steve Farsht typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Steve Farsht invested in?
Investments tracked here include Happs, Heretik, TapMe, TradingView.
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.

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