Will Oberndorf
InvestorVenture Partner at Core Innovation Capital
San Francisco, California
Writes $50K – $10M checks · typically $5M
About
Will Oberndorf is a co-founder at New Investment Firm, where he invests across early-stage, growth, and buyout segments of the private markets. His investment focus centers on technology applications within traditionally legacy-oriented sectors, including vertical business services, financial services, insurance, construction, real estate, and logistics.
Experience
- New Investment FirmCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- OEL PrivatesManaging Partnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
Education
- Stanford UniversityMaster of Business Administration - MBA2020 — 2022
- Stanford UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations2008 — 2012
- The Thacher SchoolHigh School Diploma2004 — 2008
Skills & more
Start-ups10Management7Investments4Financial Modeling1Entrepreneurship1Business Strategy2Strategy2Venture Capital2Public SpeakingValuationBusiness Development1Leadership2
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Colleagues at Core Innovation Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Will Oberndorf work?
- Will Oberndorf is Venture Partner at Core Innovation Capital.
- What check size does Will Oberndorf write?
- Will Oberndorf typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
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