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Collin West
Managing Partner at Ensemble Investor
Austin, Texas
Overview
Collin West is the Founder and Managing Partner at Ensemble VC, known for his investments in successful companies like Zoom and Carta. With a background in venture capital and entrepreneurship, he has built a strong portfolio in sectors such as FinTech and Consumer Internet.
Having invested in prominent companies like Zoom and Carta, Collin West's role as Founder and Managing Partner at Ensemble VC showcases his expertise in venture capital and strategic decision-making within the startup ecosystem. His career highlights include being an investor in well-known companies and holding positions at prestigious organizations like Draper Associates and Kauffman Fellows.
Work Experience
Founder and Managing Partner
2021 - Current
Ensemble is a modern early-stage venture capital firm that is backed by category-defining operators and investors.
Investor
2017
Investor
2019
Investor
2020
ICON is a construction technology company that uses 3D robotics, software, and advanced materials.
Raised $451,499,870.00 from Sand Hill Angels, Montauk Ventures, Elektron Ventures, Trousdale Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Oakhouse Partners, Ensemble VC, 8VC, Fifth Wall and Bond.
Investor
2023
Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.
Raised $245,000,000.00 from 8VC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Silent Ventures, Elad Gil, Caffeinated Capital and NightDragon.
Investor
2019
Carta is a global ownership management platform that helps companies, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership.
Raised $1,157,600,000.00 from 8090 Partners, Unanimous Capital, Sand Hill Angels, Vetamer, GS Growth, Step Ahead Capital, Massive, Silver Lake, Moonshots Capital and Launchbay Capital.
Data Advisor
2020
Draper Associates is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in industry-transforming companies.
Founding Partner, Kauffman Fellows Fund
2016
Founder and Head of Research
2018 - 2020
Kauffman Fellows VC Research Center publishes advanced-level research about VC capital formation and startup ecosystems.
Head of Global Network
2018 - 2020
Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows
Network Advisor
2016
Investor
2012 - 2016
Mentor
2013
Boost is an accelerator located directly between Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Boost provides housing, office space, mentors, and an investment.
Boost VC is a venture capital firm that invests in early stage deep tech startups.