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George Chamoun

Unclaimed
Vice Chairperson, Launch NYLaunch NYBuffalo, NY

Current Firm

Launch NY

Focus

Digital Health, Climate

About George Chamoun

George Chamoun co-founded Synacor straight out of college and scaled it from a student startup to a public company over nearly two decades, then made the uncommon transition from angel investor to full-time CEO at ACV Auctions before taking it public. He serves as Chairman of Launch NY while simultaneously leading ACV Auctions as a publicly traded tech CEO, combining hands-on company building experience with regional venture leadership in Upstate New York rather than relocating to coastal hubs.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Investment Profile

George Chamoun is a Vice Chairperson, Launch NY at Launch NY, based in Buffalo, NY.

George's investment focus spans Digital Health, Climate, Agriculture, Consumer, Enterprise, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is George Chamoun?

George Chamoun is a Vice Chairperson, Launch NY at Launch NY, based in Buffalo, NY. Their investment focus includes Digital Health, Climate, Agriculture.

What does George Chamoun invest in?

George Chamoun focuses on investments in Digital Health, Climate, Agriculture, Consumer, Enterprise, SaaS through Launch NY. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is George Chamoun at?

George Chamoun is currently at Launch NY, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serving as Vice Chairperson, Launch NY.

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