Tech Veteran Julie Pearl joins Denver Angels as Chief
Operating Officer, and Elyse Kent
joins DA Ventures Seed Fund as Partner
DENVER, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Denver Angels, the leading investment syndicate
connecting high-performing regional startups with experienced
capital, proudly announces the appointment of tech
veteran Julie Pearl as Chief
Operating Officer and Elyse Kent as
a Partner at DA Ventures Seed Fund.
Denver Angels, a community of over 700 investors, provides a
platform for individual investors to participate in best-in-class,
vetted, regional investment opportunities. To date, Denver Angels
has invested $31M in growth-stage
companies that have shown demonstrable traction in their markets.
In June 2023, Denver Angels launched
the DA Ventures Seed Fund. This new fund marked a significant step
in providing a multi-stage investment strategy to include
early-stage startups.
Julie Pearl brings over two
decades of experience in technology. In her role as COO she will
oversee daily operations, provide strategic advice to founders and
guide investment decisions to build exceptional companies. Julie's
career includes a number of leadership roles at Google, including
Senior Director of Digital Business for Nest, Senior Director of
Developer Relations for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Chief
Information Officer (CIO) at Motorola Mobility when it was acquired
by Google. Prior to Google, she served as Security Project Manager
at Microsoft. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado, Boulder and is a Mentor at
Techstars Boulder Accelerator and recently named an All Star
mentor.
Elyse Kent, the newest Partner at DA Ventures Seed Fund, brings
a unique understanding of startup dynamics from over a decade of
hands-on operating experience in emerging tech ecosystems and
venture-backed companies. Most recently serving as the Head of
Platform at a prominent Colorado
early-stage venture firm, Elyse has been instrumental in propelling
the growth of early-stage startups. At DA Ventures Seed Fund, she
will use her deep knowledge-base of leadership team dynamics and
go-to-market strategies to drive new investments and foster the
next generation of innovators.
"We are excited to welcome Julie and Elyse to the Denver Angels
and DA Ventures Seed Fund team." says David Prichard, CEO of Denver Angels. "Their
passion for growing great teams and combined track records speak
volumes. We are confident that their involvement will enhance our
value proposition, secure more exceptional investment
opportunities, and strengthen the support we provide to the
companies we invest in."
"I'm thrilled to be joining the Denver Angels team and look
forward to helping promote our mission of empowering entrepreneurs
and investors alike," says Julie
Pearl, COO of Denver Angels "I look forward to helping
bridge the gap between startups and funding they need to create a
stronger, economically vibrant Colorado."
With these new appointments, Denver Angels has more than 50% of
its leadership roles now held by women, which furthers the firm's
dedication to cultivating an inclusive environment that values
varied perspectives that is crucial for innovation and growth.
About Denver Angels
Denver Angels is an investment
community of Accredited Investors, High-Net-Worth Individuals, and
Family Offices dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs at the
forefront of innovation. Denver Angels is a group of over 700
investors, many of whom are business leaders and entrepreneurs with
expertise spanning nearly every industry. Our mission is to empower
innovation with financial backing, expert guidance, and a robust
community network, thereby enhancing Colorado's economic strength. For more
information on Denver Angels, please visit www.denverangels.co.
About DA Ventures Seed Fund
In 2023, Denver Angels
established the DA Ventures Seed Fund I, a multi-sector,
multi-stage fund investing in Pre-Seed and Seed stage companies.
This partnership provides DA Ventures the unparalleled ability to
leverage the expertise of the entire Denver Angels investor
community for superior deal flow, due diligence, and effective
support of its portfolio companies. The DA Ventures leadership team
has deep experience as investors, operators, and leaders in the
Colorado ecosystem. For more
information on DA Ventures Seed Fund, please visit
www.daventures.com.
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