Brad Gillespie
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
IA Ventures
Investments
3+ companies
Focus
Fintech, Enterprise
About Brad Gillespie
Brad Gillespie is a General Partner at IA Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. He specializes in identifying and supporting innovative companies across fintech, enterprise software, digital health, and artificial intelligence sectors. Throughout his investment career, Brad has backed notable companies including Better.com, a digital mortgage platform; SingleStore, a high-performance database company; and Wise, a cross-border payments leader. His expertise spans multiple high-growth technology verticals, and he is actively involved in sourcing, evaluating, and building relationships with entrepreneurs creating transformative solutions. Brad's investment philosophy emphasizes backing exceptional founders tackling significant market opportunities with innovative technology approaches.
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Investment Profile
Brad Gillespie is a General Partner, IA Ventures at IA Ventures, based in New York, NY.
Brad's investment focus spans Fintech, Enterprise, Digital Health, AI, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments include Better.com, SingleStore, Wise. These investments span Fintech and Enterprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brad Gillespie?
Brad Gillespie is a General Partner, IA Ventures at IA Ventures, based in New York, NY. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Enterprise, Digital Health.
What does Brad Gillespie invest in?
Brad Gillespie focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, Digital Health, AI through IA Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Brad Gillespie's most notable investments?
Brad Gillespie's notable portfolio investments include Better.com, SingleStore, Wise. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Brad Gillespie at?
Brad Gillespie is currently at IA Ventures, headquartered in New York, NY, serving as General Partner, IA Ventures.
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