Wes Selke
InvestorFounder and Managing Director at Better Ventures Central Llc · Board director at Mimio Health
Oakland, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Sandra SchwarzerunlockedWes: together at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance (2002–2003)
×4Wes: together at University of Michigan
×2Wes: together at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
×2Wes: together at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance
About
Based in Oakland, Wes Selke—a co‑founder of an accelerator—brings hands‑on founder coaching and backs technically complex startups (e.g., AI‑enabled green chemistry), arguing mission-driven teams attract superior talent.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechFuture of WorkHealthtech
Board director at Mimio Health
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Co-founders at Mimio Health
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Caitlin BeattyCOO, Co-Founder
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Dr. Chris RhodesCEO, Co-Founder
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Dr. Angela ZivkovicCo-Founder
Experience
- Better VenturesManaging Director and Foundercurrent2011 — presentOakland, CA
- University of San FranciscoAdjunct Professor2014 — 2018
- Good Capital, LLCInvestment Manager2006 — 2014
- Hub VenturesFounding Director2010 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- Christ ChurchFinance team2006 — 2012
- NamasteDirectBoard Member2006 — 2010
- William Blair & CompanyEquity Research Associate2003 — 2005
- Ernst & Young Corporate FinanceAssociate, Mergers & Acquisitions1999 — 2003
Skills & more
Venture Capital80Financial Modeling28Private Equity18Valuation11Due Diligence10Corporate Development18Investments44Financial Analysis4Corporate Finance5Mergers3Entrepreneurship82Investment Banking6
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Start-upsBusiness ValuationEmerging MarketsLBOM&A experienceBusiness StrategyEquity ResearchEquitiesMergers & AcquisitionsAngel InvestingFundingBusiness DevelopmentLanguages Spanish
- Chartered Financial Analyst — CFA Institute
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wes Selke?
- Based in Oakland, Wes Selke—a co‑founder of an accelerator—brings hands‑on founder coaching and backs technically complex startups (e.g., AI‑enabled green chemistry), arguing mission-driven teams attract superior talent.
- Where does Wes Selke work?
- Wes Selke is Founder and Managing Director at Better Ventures Central Llc and Board director at Mimio Health.
- What does Wes Selke invest in?
- Wes Selke invests in AgTech, Biotech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
- What check size does Wes Selke write?
- Wes Selke typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Wes Selke go to school?
- Wes Selke studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA, Strategy); University of Michigan (BBA, Finance).
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business828
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Also attended University of Michigan811
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of San Francisco23
John DemeterInvestor at Khosla VenturesShara JubiladoFractional CFO at Serena VenturesDave DeWaltFounder, Managing Director, CEO at NightDragonAlberto YépezCo-Founder and Managing Director at ForgePoint CapitalCarlos BaradelloInvestor at Alaya CapitalEmily KirschFounder and Managing Partner at Powerhouse
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Also worked at William Blair & Company133
Joe HaraVice President at Marlin Equity PartnersAlec FengAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersZach RiedyVice President at TCVAllie HarrisSenior Associate at Melitas Ventures LlcTatijana JankoPartner at Fjor FoundersRob CiechowskiSenior Associate at DFJ
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Also worked at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance1,927
Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesLinn Hege AuneInvestor at InvestinorTorjusInvestor at InvestinorAngela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesMahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate Ventures
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