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Bill Elmore

General Partner at Handshake Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Bill Elmore is a VC, advisor, impact investor, and philanthropist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a strong background in enterprise software and venture capital, he has made significant investments in companies like XMOS and Zetta, showcasing his expertise in strategic partnerships and corporate development. Bill's career highlights include serving as a General Partner at Handshake Ventures and investing in a diverse range of successful companies such as Chai, Azure Power, and Qualcomm Atheros, demonstrating his prowess in business strategy and M&A experience.

Work Experience 

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Handshake Ventures

  • General Partner

    2017 - Current

Handshake Ventures is an investment firm.

handshakeventures.com
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Purdue Research Foundation

  • Board Member

    2013

Purdue Research Foundation serves in advancing Purdue University's discovery, learning, and engagement activities.

Raised $10,350,000.00 from National Science Foundation.

prf.org

Beautiful.ai, Fan Rally, Loft Orbital, Lyowave, OneNotary, Pimly, RS11, Tazi, TuDoc

  • Investor/Advisor

    2022

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Directus

  • Investor/Advisor

    2020

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XMOS

  • Board Member

    2007

    Voice User Interface Technology

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Aptori

  • Advisor

    2022

    API security and quality assurance

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PocketLab

  • Investor/Advisor

    2020

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StreamElements

  • Investor/Advisor

    2018

StreamElements provides content creators the tools they need to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences.

Raised $111,300,000.00 from SoftBank Vision Fund, Menora Mivtachim, State of Mind Ventures, Pitango VC, MoreTech Ventures, Mivtach Shamir Holdings LTD and PayPal Ventures.

streamelements.com
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SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic and Spa

  • Board Member

    2018

SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic and Spa has become one of the top destinations for aesthetic skin and body care in the country.

skinspirit.com
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EVERYWHERE Communications

  • Investor/Advisor

    2019

Everywhere Communications provides dual-mode cellular and satellite communications powered by patented technology.

Raised $6,100,000.00 from City Light Capital and Gemini Capital Management Fund.

everywherecomms.com

Education 

Investments 

Chai

Seed

Total funding: $3.8M

XMOS

Series B

Total funding: $45M

InSpeed Networks

Seed

Total funding: $4M

Zetta

Series A

Total funding: $43M

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