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Thaxter Sharp

Investor

Partner at Zetta Venture Partners

Utah

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

About

Thaxter Sharp is a stage-opportunistic investor and strategic advisor based in Park City, Utah, who works with private equity firms, specialty credit managers, technology fund GPs, and private family investors across the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. Since 2005, he has advised on and sponsored multiple startup investment managers pursuing strategies in hedge funds, private credit, real estate, and venture capital. Sharp holds Level 1 certification in alpine skiing from PSIA-AASI and teaches skiing part-time in Park City.

Experience

  1. PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard InstructorsLevel 1 Certified - Alpine Skiingcurrent2021 — presentPark City, Utah, United States
  2. Visionary Future Microfund ICo-Sponsorcurrent2023 — present
  3. Mondiale Advisory ServicesFounder / Partnercurrent2021 — presentPark City, Utah, United States
  4. Capria VenturesStrategic Advisorcurrent2022 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  5. Vail ResortsSnowsports Instructorcurrent2021 — presentPark City, Utah, United States
  6. First Bight VenturesAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  7. Zetta Venture PartnersLimited Partnercurrent2017 — presentUnited States
  8. Monitor Venture PartnersLimited Partnercurrent2005 — presentUnited States
  9. Headlands Asset Management, LLCStrategic Advisorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  10. AlterionAdvisor2026North America
  11. Apogee Worx, LLCLead for Capital and Strategy2024 — 2026Ogden, Utah, United States
  12. Persephone BiosciencesStrategic Advisor2023 — 2024San Diego, California, United States
  13. Ponto FootwearAdvisor2022 — 2023San Diego Metropolitan Area
  14. TRANSFORM VCStrategic Advisor2020 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  15. Advantage InsuranceSenior Advisor2013 — 2020San Juan, Puerto Rico
  16. Pointu Capital Management LLCFounder and Managing Partner2013 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  17. Blue Water Worldwide, LLCSenior Advisor2010 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  18. A.W. Jones Advisors LLCSenior Advisor2010 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
  19. JMP GroupManaging Director/Partner - Harvest Capital Strategies2003 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
  20. Global Funding PartnersPartner and Co-Founder2000 — 2002San Francisco Bay Area
  21. Banc of America Securities and Bank of AmericaManaging Director1998 — 2000San Francisco, London, Sydney
  22. Sharp Advisors, Inc.Owner1994 — 1997
  23. Stan CorporationUS General Manager1991 — 1994San Francisco, USA and Tokushima, Japan
  24. AIA Capital Corporation Ltd.Assistant Vice President1989 — 1991Hong Kong SAR
  25. The Carlyle GroupSummer Associate1988
  26. The Fox Group/Metropolitan LifeInvestment Analyst1986 — 1987San Mateo, California
  27. JPMorgan Chase/Manufacturers Hanover TrustAssistant Vice President1981 — 1986New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Strategic Business AdviceStrategic PlanningPrivate Equity56Hedge Funds27Start-ups12Venture Capital10Emerging Markets5Project Finance5Entrepreneurship5Credit2Fund Of Funds2Capital Raising3
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Languages English · French · Spanish

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Dylan Reid
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James Alcorn
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Jocelyn Goldfein
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Mark Gorenberg
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thaxter Sharp?
Thaxter Sharp is a stage-opportunistic investor and strategic advisor based in Park City, Utah, who works with private equity firms, specialty credit managers, technology fund GPs, and private family investors across the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. Since 2005, he has advised on and sponsored multiple startup investment managers pursuing strategies in hedge funds, private credit, real estate, and venture capital. Sharp holds Level 1 certification in alpine skiing from PSIA-AASI and teaches skiing part-time in Park City.
Where does Thaxter Sharp work?
Thaxter Sharp is Partner at Zetta Venture Partners.
What check size does Thaxter Sharp write?
Thaxter Sharp typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Thaxter Sharp go to school?
Thaxter Sharp studied at Dartmouth College (AB, Government - Focus on International Politics); University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration (MBA, Finance and Investments).

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Also attended Dartmouth College409

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Shared employers

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