Gabby Contro
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Crosslink Capital
Experience
13+ years
Investments
10+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, Fintech
About Gabby Contro
Gabby Contro is a Partner at Crosslink Capital, where she leads early-stage investments in vertical software, marketplaces, enterprise applications and commerce. She joined the firm in 2013, left in 2016 to earn an MBA at Harvard Business School, and worked on Pinterest's sales operations and strategy team while there. At Crosslink she has been closely involved with BuildingConnected, acquired by Autodesk, Postmates, acquired by Uber, Flume Health and Hungryroot, and her prior investments include Casper, Casetext, acquired by Thomson Reuters, Feedback Loop and Flo. Her current portfolio also covers Fountain, Roofr, Kinetic, UserEvidence and Zivian Health. Before her venture career Contro was a consultant in Ernst & Young's valuation analysis and pricing group in New York. She holds a BS from Lehigh University, where she played Division I basketball, an MS from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard.
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Investment Profile
Gabby Contro is a Partner, Crosslink Capital at Crosslink Capital, based in Menlo Park, CA. With 13+ years of experience in venture capital, Gabby brings deep expertise to evaluating investment opportunities.
Gabby's investment focus spans Enterprise, Fintech, Consumer, AI, SaaS, 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 in Gabby's portfolio include Casper. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Before Crosslink Capital, Gabby worked at Pinterest, Ernst & Young. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gabby Contro?
Gabby Contro is a Partner, Crosslink Capital at Crosslink Capital, based in Menlo Park, CA, with 13+ years of experience in venture capital. Their investment focus includes Enterprise, Fintech, Consumer.
What does Gabby Contro invest in?
Gabby Contro focuses on investments in Enterprise, Fintech, Consumer, AI, SaaS through Crosslink Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Gabby Contro's most notable investments?
Gabby Contro's notable portfolio investments include BuildingConnected, Postmates, Flume Health, Hungryroot, Casper. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Gabby Contro at?
Gabby Contro is currently at Crosslink Capital, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, serving as Partner, Crosslink Capital. Previously, they worked at Pinterest, Ernst & Young.
How long has Gabby Contro been investing?
Gabby Contro has 13+ years of experience in venture capital and startup investing. This extensive experience spans multiple market cycles and brings deep pattern recognition to evaluating new investment opportunities.
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