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Dennis Joyce

Director of Investments at Tacoma Venture Fund

Tacoma, Washington

Overview

Work Experience

  • Director of Investments

    2020 - Current

    Lead due diligence in prospective portfolio investments. TVF invests in early stage companies with scalable innovations, disruptive ideas, strong leadership, and community impact.

  • Investor and Member

    2013

    Lead due diligence teams and sit on screening committee.

  • Investor and Member

    2014

    Seattle-based Angel Investment group

  • Investor

    2016 - 2023

    Led due diligence efforts on behalf of Alliance of Angels. Worked closely with management through early stage financing. Continue to support team throughout their development.

  • Investor and Mentor

    2018 - 2020

    Investor and Mentor for Ready Set Raise Accelerator

  • Venture Capital Investor

    2013 - 2019

    Over 20 early-stage angel investments provide access and opportunity to underserved teams. Particular experience investing in female and minority-led teams. Specialize in the PacNW ecosystem. Investments include BevyUp (acq. Nordstrom), HeroClip (acq. Gear Aid), Give InKind (acq.), Blokable, and Female Founders Alliance (now Graham and Walker Fund)

  • Managing Director

    2003 - 2018

    Independent investor based in Seattle and Boston specializing in a diverse set of investments, including equities, real estate, entertainment projects, and early-stage companies. Project include residential and office building rehabs, 1031 exchanges, and documentary film investments. Note - while I am still a film buff, I am no longer investing in entertainment-related projects.

  • Venture Capital Analyst

    2002 - 2002

    Analyzed US startup companies for Japanese corporate venture capital arm of NTT including Envivio, Good Technology, and Sun Microsystems.

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