John Ryu

VC New York, New York, United States ·Founded 2009

Overview

Scout Ventures ('Scout') is the premier 'Series Seed' technology investor in New York City. Through its 40+ investments, Scout is the first stop for companies moving from angel to institutional investors.\\Scout enables entrepreneurs to build great businesses by providing them the strategic support and capital necessary to grow and reach new markets. Scout engages and utilizes its proprietary network to identify smart and scrappy entrepreneurs who are adapting to changing markets, disrupting established business models and creating products that matter. \\Scout seeks entrepreneurs beginning at the seed stage and complements them by taking an active role in business development, marketing, recruiting and product development. Leveraging partners' strategic expertise and extensive media and technology industry connections, Scout provides its portfolio companies the resources they need to build great businesses.

Investment Focus

  • Mission-driven technology entrepreneurs
  • Emerging markets across the United States
  • Pre-Seed, Seed, or Early Stage companies

Portfolio Companies

Starfish SpaceBrooklyn HealthKloopify

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Frequently asked questions about John Ryu

What sectors does John Ryu invest in?

John Ryu invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in New York, New York, United States. John Ryu is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does John Ryu invest at?

John Ryu backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 7M.

Which regions does John Ryu invest in?

John Ryu invests across United States.

What companies has John Ryu invested in?

John Ryu's portfolio includes Starfish Space, Brooklyn Health and Kloopify.

How do I contact John Ryu?

John Ryu's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.

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