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John Pacifico

John Pacifico

Unclaimed
COO + CFO and General Partner, Canaan PartnersCanaan PartnersWestport, CT

Current Firm

Canaan Partners

Focus

Biotech, Enterprise

About John Pacifico

John Pacifico is Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Partner at Canaan Partners, a prominent venture capital firm. In his dual executive and investment role, Pacifico oversees operational and financial strategy while actively participating in investment decisions across the firm's core focus areas. His investment expertise spans biotech, enterprise software, consumer technology, fintech, and deeptech sectors. As a General Partner at Canaan Partners, Pacifico leverages his operational and financial acumen to support portfolio companies through critical growth phases. His multifaceted role combining C-suite responsibilities with hands-on venture investing positions him as a key leader in the firm's strategy and portfolio development.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

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Investment Profile

John Pacifico is a COO + CFO and General Partner, Canaan Partners at Canaan Partners, based in Westport, CT.

John's investment focus spans Biotech, Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech, Deeptech, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Pacifico?

John Pacifico is a COO + CFO and General Partner, Canaan Partners at Canaan Partners, based in Westport, CT. Their investment focus includes Biotech, Enterprise, Consumer.

What does John Pacifico invest in?

John Pacifico focuses on investments in Biotech, Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech, Deeptech through Canaan Partners. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is John Pacifico at?

John Pacifico is currently at Canaan Partners, headquartered in Westport, CT, serving as COO + CFO and General Partner, Canaan Partners.

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