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Will Schmitt

Former Head of Venture Strategy at Miroma Ventures

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1M

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About

Will Schmitt is an LA-based venture capital investor and advisor focused on the consumer industry. He currently serves as Managing Partner of Trail Post Ventures, an investment firm backing consumer businesses, and as SVP of Finance at hiyo. Previously, he held the role of Head of Venture Strategy at Miroma Ventures, where he invested across fintech, creator economy, and sustainable foods sectors, and has held positions in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance.

Experience

  1. hiyoSVP of Financecurrent2025 — presentMarina del Rey, CA
  2. Trail Post VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2017 — present
  3. cleancultInvestorcurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York
  4. OROSInvestorcurrent2019 — presentPortland, Oregon
  5. JuneShineInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Diego, California
  6. RumplInvestorcurrent2018 — presentPortland, Oregon
  7. NaadamInvestorcurrent2018 — presentNew York, New York
  8. nutpods (Green Grass Foods Inc.)Investorcurrent2018 — presentSeattle, Washington
  9. Miroma VenturesHead of Venture Strategy2020 — 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
  10. Natureza Growth PartnersManaging Director2019 — 2020Los Angeles, California, United States
  11. Beechwood CapitalPrincipal2016 — 2017Greater Boston Area
  12. The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafSenior Manager of Financial Reporting2012 — 2014Greater Los Angeles Area
  13. GESD Capital PartnersPrivate Equity Associate2010 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
  14. Raymond JamesSenior Financial Analyst2009 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
  15. William Blair and CompanyFinancial Analyst2007 — 2008Chicago, IL

Skills & more

Private Equity23Financial Modeling20Financial Analysis16Valuation12Finance8Corporate Finance6Due Diligence6Business Strategy5Investment Banking4Investments4Mergers & Acquisitions4Venture Capital2
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Who is Will Schmitt?
Will Schmitt is an LA-based venture capital investor and advisor focused on the consumer industry. He currently serves as Managing Partner of Trail Post Ventures, an investment firm backing consumer businesses, and as SVP of Finance at hiyo. Previously, he held the role of Head of Venture Strategy at Miroma Ventures, where he invested across fintech, creator economy, and sustainable foods sectors, and has held positions in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance.
What check size does Will Schmitt write?
Will Schmitt typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
Where did Will Schmitt go to school?
Will Schmitt studied at USC Marshall School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance); Miami University (Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Finance).

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