Derek Norton Overview
- Firm
- Watertower Group
- Primary Position
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Founder, Managin...
- Primary Industry
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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1
- Med. Deal Size
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00.00
- Med. Valuation
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000.0
Derek Norton General Information
Biography
Mr. Derek Norton is the Founder, serves as Managing Partner, and Non-Executive Chairman at Watertower Group. He is also the Founder and serves as Managing General Partner at Watertower Ventures. He is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 25 years of business building, operational, and investing experience in the technology, internet, and digital media industries. He is the founder and managing general partner of the Watertower Ventures Early Access Fund, a seed and early-stage venture capital fund investing in innovative entrepreneurs building products and services for the connected consumer. He holds a BA in Communications from the University of Southern California and is a frequent speaker and panelist on the subjects of technology, consumer internet, and venture capital. He serves as a Board member at Giadzy.
Contact Information
Address
- 8383 Wilshire Boulevard
- Suite 240
- Beverly Hills, CA 90211
- United States
Derek Norton Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertower Group | Service Provider | Founder, Managing Partner & Non-Executive Chairman | Beverly Hills, CA | Financing Advisory | 0000-00-00 |
| Watertower Ventures | Investor | Founder, Managing Partner | Beverly Hills, CA | Venture Capital | 0000-00-00 |
Derek Norton Board Seats (1)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giadzy | Information Services (B2C) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Los Angeles, CA | 0000-00-0 |
Derek Norton Lead Partner on Deals (5)
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse | 22-Mar-2024 | Later Stage VC | Completed | Human Capital Services | Seattle, WA | |
| Giadzy | 21-Mar-2022 | 0000 00000 | 00.00 | Completed | Information Services (B2C) | Los Angeles, CA |
| Frequency (Multimedia and Design Software) | 25-Jun-2019 | 00000 00000 00 | 00.000 | Completed | Multimedia and Design Software | Los Angeles, CA |
| Riot Games | 09-Sep-2009 | Early Stage VC | 000 | Completed | Entertainment Software | Los Angeles, CA |
| Pub Ocean | Later Stage VC | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Bristol, United Kingdom |
Derek Norton Network (46)
Board Members (3)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Sequeira | Giadzy | Defy Partners Management | Los Angeles, CA | 0000-00-00 |
| Giada De Laurentiis | Giadzy | Giadzy | Los Angeles, CA | 0000-00-00 |
| 0000 000000 | Giadzy | Self | Los Angeles, CA |
Portfolio Executives (41)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Tormey | Traverse | Managing Director | 22-Mar-2024 | Seattle, WA |
| Paul Kruglik | Traverse | Managing Director | 22-Mar-2024 | Seattle, WA |
| 00000 00 | Giadzy | Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 21-Mar-2022 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 000 00000 | Giadzy | Chief Operating Officer & President | 21-Mar-2022 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 0000000 0 | Giadzy | Chief Marketing Officer | 21-Mar-2022 | Los Angeles, CA |
Fund Team Members (2)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idan Levy | Watertower Ventures | Watertower Ventures Early Access Fund II | Beverly Hills, CA |
| Jeremy Milken | Watertower Ventures | Watertower Ventures Early Access Fund II | Beverly Hills, CA |
| 000000 00000 | Watertower Ventures | 0000000000 0 | Beverly Hills, CA |
Derek Norton Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertower Ventures Early Access Fund II | Watertower Ventures | Venture - General | Closed | 2021 | 000.0 | 000000 | 000000 | |
| Watertower Ventures Early Access Fund I | Watertower Ventures | Venture - General | Closed | 2017 | 000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Derek Norton FAQs
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Who is Derek Norton?
Mr. Derek Norton is the Founder, serves as Managing Partner, and Non-Executive Chairman at Watertower Group.
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How much does Derek Norton typically invest?
Derek Norton's median deal size is 000000.
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What is Derek Norton’s main position?
Derek Norton’s primary position is Founder, Managing Partner & Non-Executive Chairman.
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What are the contact details for Derek Norton?
Derek Norton’s email address is deetdoloremag@naaliqu and his phone number is +1 (310) 000-0000.
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How many active board seats does Derek Norton hold?
Derek Norton holds a board seat in Giadzy.
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