Xavier Helgesen
FounderFounder at Enduring ventures
Oakland, California
Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $250K
FoundedEnduring ventures
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Manuk HergnyanunlockedXavier: together at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)
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Xavier: together at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Xavier: together at GSM Association
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Francis Xavier HelgesenExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Enduring VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — present
- ZOLA ElectricFounding CEO2011 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Better World BooksChairman Of The Board2011 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Better World BooksCo-Founder2002 — 2011South Bend-Mishawaka Region
- GSM AssociationAdvisor, Community Power, GSMA Development Fund2011London Area, United Kingdom
- Books For AfricaBoard Member2003 — 2009Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Indaba SystemsCEO2004 — 2006Vancouver, WA
Skills & more
Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Venture Capital56Social Entrepreneurship34Strategic Partnerships74Business Strategy99Non-profits7Fundraising12Business Development40Cleantech9Corporate Development17Analytics1
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EnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityMarketing StrategyMobile DevicesResearchStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagementFrom Xavier's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Xavier Helgesen?
- Angel investor
- Where does Xavier Helgesen work?
- Xavier Helgesen is Founder of Enduring ventures.
- What check size does Xavier Helgesen write?
- Xavier Helgesen typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What companies did Xavier Helgesen found?
- Xavier Helgesen founded Enduring ventures.
- Where did Xavier Helgesen go to school?
- Xavier Helgesen studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (MBA); University of Notre Dame (BA, MIS / Minor in Anthropology).
Founder mafias
ZOLA Electric mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Saïd Business School, University of Oxford417
Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesDaniel van der MerweSenior Director at JMI EquityConnor WhitingFinance Associate at Giant Ventures Global LlpBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpMorgan GerlakPartner at TCV
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Also attended University of Notre Dame371
Doug GrohAdvisor at CincyTechMimi DunnSenior Investment Analyst at Catalyst Health VenturesJim HuntGeneral Partner at Lavrock VenturesTristan HuntPartner at Averin CapitalJoanne IshamSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsAlex FlorAssociate at TCV
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Shared employers
Also worked at Enduring Ventures1
Also worked at ZOLA Electric8
Jacob EffronManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesNancy PfundFounder and Managing Partner at DBL PartnersBrian MullerPrincipal at Black Jays VenturesMichael EmmersonDirector, Labs at Factor[e] VenturesMilo WernerGeneral Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Mark HladyCEO at Tripleplay
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Also worked at Better World Books2
Also worked at GSM Association9
Sam EvansGeneral Partner at Eos Venture Partners LimitedDavid PollingtonHead of Research at Bloc VenturesPhil MorlePartner at Main Sequence VenturesNuno Goncalves PedroManaging Partner at ChamaeleonFrancesco PastiPartner at Mouro CapitalCharlotte WardHead of Unilever's Climate & Nature Fund at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev
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