Jake Simon

Investor

2022 - Current

Investing in founders who dare to build their dreams. Industrial Tech, Sustainability, Mobility Thematically focused: engineering, manufacturing, R&D, industrial AI, the energy transition, advanced compute, supply chain, intangible enterprise Fueling scalable hardware, cutting edge software, and breakthrough science. Heavily involved: - Atomic Industries: AI-powered tool & die maker - Chemix: Illuminating the battery black box with GenAI

Principal Venture Partner

2020

GoingVC Partners (GVCP) invests in pre-seed/seed frontiers. Actively leading a team of Scout Partners exploring innovative tech and product across various industries. Cohort 1 Alumni (14 total) GVCP is the funding vehicle of GoingVC, a 500+ member ecosystem for emerging venture capitalists. Scout Partners actively source, diligence and pitch early-stage startups for investment consideration. • Aid sourcing methods, founder engagement, due diligence, and investment decisions • Co-develop Q&A frameworks to position and de-risk an investment thesis • Mentor Cohort members to help build the skills and real experience in venture • Frist-hand access to educational resources, VC templates, and lifelong networking with a growing community spanning 10 countries, including a collective network of investors, LPs, and corporates

Investor

2018 - 2022

Fontinalis invests in early-stage startups boldly reshaping the future of mobility and industrial innovation.

Venture Capital Senior Analyst

2017 - 2018

Investment Banking Associate

2017 - 2017

Transacting sell-side and buy-side advisory for the boutique and emerging middle market industry.

Investment Banking Analyst

2014 - 2017

Investment Banking Summer Analyst

2013 - 2013

Equity Research Summer Analyst

2012 - 2012