Greg Back

Overview

Greg Back is an angel investor based in San Francisco, California, with over 20 years of experience in multistage tech investing and company building. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of CatchLight Capital Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early- and growth-stage tech startups using a distinctive strategy built upon geopolitical considerations. Previously, he was Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, where he co-founded the internet investment practice and led the application software and fintech practices. He has also served as a Senior Advisor at Francisco Partners and as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. His investment focus includes sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Media and Entertainment, and the Gig Economy. He has invested in companies like Turing.com and Chooch AI, reflecting his interest in practical, data-driven innovation. His strategy emphasizes using capital to eliminate structural challenges and accelerate growth. Greg holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Yale University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is also an Arjay Miller Scholar at Stanford.

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