Seth DeGroot Overview
- Firm
- Gravity Fund
- Primary Position
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Managing Partner
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Seth DeGroot General Information
Biography
Mr. Seth DeGroot is a Managing Partner at Gravity Fund. He also served as Strategic Advisor at Bite Squad. He serves as an Advisor at Horizon Oilfield Services. He serves as Board Member at TruBrain and VRChat. He served as Advisor at Brightstone Venture Capital. He has deep experience analyzing produced/flowback water data and siting Saltwater Disposal Facilities in the Bakken. Prior to joining Brightstone, he had experience as a Financial Analyst, Sr Financial Analyst, and Operations Manager at multiple venture-backed startup companies. He holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas and BBA from Augustana College.
Contact Information
Address
- 11890 84th Pl N
- Maple Grove, MN 55369
- United States
Seth DeGroot Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Fund | Investor | Managing Partner | Maple Grove, MN | Venture Capital |
Seth DeGroot Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| TruBrain | Beverages | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Santa Monica, CA | |
| VRChat | Entertainment Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA |
Seth DeGroot Lead Partner on Deals (8)
Seth DeGroot has been the lead partner on 8 deals. Their latest deal was with ExcepGen, a drug discovery company. The deal was made for on 24-Aug-2023.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| ExcepGen | 24-Aug-2023 | Later Stage VC | Completed | Drug Discovery | San Francisco, CA | |
| TruBrain | 01-Nov-2022 | Completed | Beverages | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| VRChat | 16-Jun-2021 | Completed | Entertainment Software | San Francisco, CA | ||
| VRChat | 27-Aug-2019 | Completed | Entertainment Software | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Bite Squad | 01-Sep-2018 | Completed | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| VRChat | 21-Sep-2017 | Completed | Entertainment Software | San Francisco, CA | ||
| VRChat | 04-Oct-2016 | Seed Round | Completed | Entertainment Software | San Francisco, CA | |
| Horizon Oilfield Services | 31-Oct-2013 | Early Stage VC | Completed | Environmental Services (B2B) | Worthington, MN |
Seth DeGroot Network (37)
Board Members (11)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Chi | VRChat | Self | San Francisco, CA | |
| Chandra Janakiraman | VRChat | VRChat | San Francisco, CA | |
| VRChat | Self | San Francisco, CA | ||
| TruBrain | Blueberry Ventures | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| TruBrain | Self | Santa Monica, CA |
Portfolio Executives (23)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Barcay | ExcepGen | Chief Operating Officer | 24-Aug-2023 | San Francisco, CA |
| Thomas Folliard Ph.D | ExcepGen | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 24-Aug-2023 | San Francisco, CA |
| ExcepGen | Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer | 24-Aug-2023 | San Francisco, CA | |
| TruBrain | Co-Founder and Technical and Strategy Advisor | 01-Nov-2022 | Santa Monica, CA | |
| TruBrain | Lead Neuroscientist | 01-Nov-2022 | Santa Monica, CA |
Fund Team Members (3)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Dalvey | Brightstone Venture Capital | BVC2 | Minneapolis, MN |
| David Dalvey | Brightstone Venture Capital | Brightstone Venture Capital Fund | Minneapolis, MN |
| Brightstone Venture Capital | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Brightstone Venture Capital | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Brightstone Venture Capital | Minneapolis, MN |
Seth DeGroot Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVC2 | Brightstone Venture Capital | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2017 | ||||
| Brightstone Venture Capital Fund | Brightstone Venture Capital | Venture - General | Closed | 2013 |
Seth DeGroot Advisory Roles (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Horizon Oilfield Services | Company | Advisor | Worthington, MN | Environmental Services (B2B) |
Seth DeGroot FAQs
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Who is Seth DeGroot?
Mr. Seth DeGroot is a Managing Partner at Gravity Fund.
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How much does Seth DeGroot typically invest?
Seth DeGroot's median deal size is .
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What is Seth DeGroot’s main position?
Seth DeGroot’s primary position is Managing Partner.
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What are the contact details for Seth DeGroot?
Seth DeGroot’s email address is se and his phone number is +1 (507) .
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How many active board seats does Seth DeGroot hold?
Seth DeGroot holds 2 board seats including TruBrain and VRChat.
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