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Wes Selke
InvestorFounding Partner at Better Ventures Central Llc · Board director at Mimio Health
Oakland, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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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.
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Invests in
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechFuture of WorkHealthtech
Board director at Mimio Health
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Co-founders at Mimio Health
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
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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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Investments
Investor
Alter EcoChi BotanicIris HealthcareLassogenMission BarnsPow.BioSMBX
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Colleagues at Better Ventures Central Llc
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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 Founding Partner 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.
- What companies has Wes Selke invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Alter Eco, Chi Botanic, Iris Healthcare, Lassogen, Mission Barns, Pow.Bio, SMBX.
- 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 worked at University of San Francisco32
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Also worked at William Blair & Company153
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Also worked at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance2,000
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