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Joseph Guzel

Unclaimed
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Haven VenturesHaven VenturesNew York, NY

Current Firm

Haven Ventures

Investments

1+ companies

Focus

Fintech, Web3

About Joseph Guzel

Joseph Guzel is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Haven Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and scaling transformative companies across fintech, Web3, AI, enterprise software, and SaaS sectors. With a strategic investment thesis centered on emerging technologies and business-critical solutions, Guzel brings deep expertise in building and scaling ventures in high-growth markets. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as McLain Southworth, demonstrating his ability to identify promising founders and business models early. Through Haven Ventures, Guzel actively partners with entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of financial innovation, decentralized technologies, and artificial intelligence. His approach combines institutional discipline with a collaborative mindset, focusing on creating lasting value for portfolio companies and stakeholders alike.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

McLain Southworth

Investment Profile

Joseph Guzel is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Haven Ventures at Haven Ventures, based in New York, NY.

Joseph's investment focus spans Fintech, Web3, AI, 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.

Notable investments include McLain Southworth. These investments span Fintech and Web3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Joseph Guzel?

Joseph Guzel is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Haven Ventures at Haven Ventures, based in New York, NY. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Web3, AI.

What does Joseph Guzel invest in?

Joseph Guzel focuses on investments in Fintech, Web3, AI, Enterprise, SaaS through Haven Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Joseph Guzel's most notable investments?

Joseph Guzel's notable portfolio investments include McLain Southworth. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Joseph Guzel at?

Joseph Guzel is currently at Haven Ventures, headquartered in New York, NY, serving as Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Haven Ventures.

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