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Wes Selke

InvestorFounder

Founder and Managing Director at Better Ventures Central Llc · Board director at Mimio Health

Oakland, California

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

FoundedMimio Health

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.

Invests in

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechFuture of WorkHealthtech

Board director at Mimio Health

Intro paths

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In turn, Wes can intro founders to Mimio Health's investors below.

Mimio Health's investors · 1

Better Ventures Central LlcOakland · $500K – $1.5M checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Mimio Health

CR
Christopher RhodesExecutive Officer, Director
CBCaitlin Beatty
Caitlin BeattyCOO, Co-Founder
DC
Dr. Chris RhodesCEO, Co-Founder
DA
Dr. Angela ZivkovicCo-Founder

Experience

  1. Better VenturesManaging Director and Foundercurrent2011 — presentOakland, CA
  2. University of San FranciscoAdjunct Professor2014 — 2018
  3. Good Capital, LLCInvestment Manager2006 — 2014
  4. Hub VenturesFounding Director2010 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Christ ChurchFinance team2006 — 2012
  6. NamasteDirectBoard Member2006 — 2010
  7. William Blair & CompanyEquity Research Associate2003 — 2005
  8. Ernst & Young Corporate FinanceAssociate, Mergers & Acquisitions1999 — 2003

Education

  1. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessMBA, Strategy2005 — 2007
  2. University of MichiganBBA, Finance1995 — 1999

Skills & more

Venture Capital80Financial Modeling28Private Equity18Valuation11Due Diligence10Corporate Development18Investments44Financial Analysis4Corporate Finance5Mergers3Entrepreneurship82Investment Banking6
+12 moreStart-upsBusiness ValuationEmerging MarketsLBOM&A experienceBusiness StrategyEquity ResearchEquitiesMergers & AcquisitionsAngel InvestingFundingBusiness Development

Languages Spanish

  • Chartered Financial Analyst — CFA Institute

From Wes's professional profile.

Colleagues at Better Ventures Central Llc

Christoph Behn
Investor at Better Ventures Central Llc
Lyndsey Boucherle
Partner at Better Ventures Central Llc
Rick Moss
Founding Partner at Better Ventures Central Llc

Network1

Christoph Behn
Investor at Better Ventures Central Llc

Investors connected to Wes in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Wes Selke work?
Wes Selke is Founder and Managing Director at Better Ventures Central Llc and Founder 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.
What companies did Wes Selke found?
Wes Selke founded Mimio Health.

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business583

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Also attended University of Michigan489

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at University of San Francisco13

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

+ 7 more

Also worked at William Blair & Company71

Joe HaraVice President at Marlin Equity PartnersAlec FengAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersZach RiedyVice President at TCVTatijana JankoPartner at Fjor FoundersRob CiechowskiSenior Associate at DFJKyle DedrickVice President at Odyssey Investment Partners

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Also worked at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance1,145

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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