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Brendan Dickinson

General Partner at Canaan

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Brendan Dickinson is a General Partner at Canaan, with a strong background in venture capital and board memberships in various successful companies. He has led investments in notable startups like RenoFi and Embroker, demonstrating expertise in financial modeling and strategic partnerships. With an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, Brendan has made significant contributions to Canaan as a General Partner, overseeing successful Series A investments in companies like Marvin and Taptap Send, showcasing his leadership and valuation skills in the e-commerce sector.

Work Experience 

  • General Partner

    2019 - Current

  • Partner

    2016 - 2019

  • Principal

    2014 - 2016

  • Associate

    2010 - 2014

Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in visionaries with transformative ideas.

  • Board Member

    2022

  • Board Member

    2021

Canopy Servicing is the most configurable loan management and servicing platform.

Raised $30,200,000.00 from Foundation Capital, Infinity Ventures, Canaan Partners, BoxGroup, Homebrew and Foundation Capital.

  • Board members

    2020

  • Board Member

    2019

RenoFi helps homeowners discover a smart way to finance their renovation and tackle everything on their wishlist.

Raised $21,150,000.00 from Canaan Partners, TruStage Ventures, Nyca Partners, Canaan Partners, First Round Capital and Comcast Ventures.

  • Board Member

    2017

Quantum Circuits is developing and commercializing quantum computing technology that utilizes superconducting quantum circuits.

Raised $78,000,000.00 from F-Prime Capital, Tribeca Venture Partners, Fitz Gate Ventures, Hither Creek Ventures, Canaan Partners, Sequoia Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, IQT, Connecticut Innovations and OUP (Osage University Partners).

  • Board Member

    2016

Ladder is a digital life insurance company that offers flexible term coverage in minutes saving policyholders up to 40%.

Raised $194,000,000.00 from R136 Ventures, Thomvest Ventures and OMERS Growth Equity.

  • Board Member

    2016

Embroker helps growing businesses save time and find the best value on the right coverage.

Raised $142,400,000.00 from Bee Partners, HSCM Bermuda, FTV Capital, MassMutual Ventures, Tola Capital, Canaan Partners, Chaos Ventures and Gaingels.

  • Board Member

    2015 - 2022

Engine by MoneyLion is a provider of embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services.

Raised $67,000,000.00 from American Express Ventures.

  • Investor

    2013 - 2017

JOOR is an online global fashion marketplace, connecting brands and retailers.

Raised $107,500,000.00 from Tamarix Capital, Battery Ventures, Canaan Partners, Macquarie Capital and Brightwood Capital Advisors.

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