Jean-Denis Greze
Overview
Jean-Denis Greze is an angel investor and the former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Plaid, a leading financial technology company. He has been actively investing through ASDF Ventures for nearly two decades, focusing on early-stage startups in sectors such as technology, financial services, artificial intelligence, developer tools, and fintech. His investment range typically spans from $100,000 to $5 million, with a preference for investments around $1.5 million. In addition to his role at ASDF Ventures, Greze co-founded Town, a San Francisco-based startup that leverages artificial intelligence to provide tax advisory services to small businesses. The company raised an $18 million seed round in 2025, led by First Round Capital, with participation from other venture firms and angel investors. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Greze served as the CTO of Plaid, where he led engineering through rapid scale, and as Director of Engineering at Dropbox. His leadership has consistently focused on building developer-centric platforms, scaling infrastructure, and driving product innovation across fintech and enterprise technology. Greze holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. His diverse academic background, combined with his extensive experience in technology and investment, enables him to navigate complex technological and regulatory landscapes effectively. His portfolio includes investments in companies like Harmony Intelligence, Formal, Frigade, and Loops, underscoring his commitment to backing founders building applied technology at scale.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage startups
- Technology and fintech sectors
- Innovative solutions leveraging artificial intelligence
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Jean-Denis Greze
What sectors does Jean-Denis Greze invest in?
Jean-Denis Greze invests in Financial Services, Technology, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence and Developer Tools, and is based in California, United States. Jean-Denis Greze is listed as a angel in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jean-Denis Greze invest at?
Jean-Denis Greze backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Jean-Denis Greze invest in?
Jean-Denis Greze invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Spain and Ireland.
What companies has Jean-Denis Greze invested in?
Jean-Denis Greze's portfolio includes Baseten, Pulley, Formal, Vybe, Harmony Intelligence, Frigade, Loops and Kombo.
How do I contact Jean-Denis Greze?
Jean-Denis Greze's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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