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Josh Berns

Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions at eBay

New York, New York

Overview 

Josh Berns is an experienced Investor and Advisor based in New York, specializing in Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions. With a background in founding a successful startup and working at notable companies like eBay, he brings expertise in strategic partnerships, fundraising, and business strategy to his role at Jigsaw VC. Highlights of Josh Berns' career include founding GoWhisk, which was later acquired by Keel Funds, and serving as a Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions professional at eBay, showcasing his ability to drive successful exits and navigate high-level corporate partnerships.

Work Experience 

  • Investor

    2023 - Current

    Jigsaw is a venture capital firm investing in software businesses at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages across the globe.

  • Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions

    2023

EBay Ventures invests in disruptive companies that are revolutionizing the commerce landscape.

  • Angel Investor

    2020

    Advisor to early-stage software and consumer companies.

  • Investor

    2018 - 2022

    Blue Collective is a multi-strategy investment firm that partners with high-growth software and technology enabled companies. We focus on early-stage venture capital and lower-middle market growth equity.

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  • Founder

    2014 - 2018

    GoWhisk is a technology company that connects users to highly sought-after recipes, stories, and exclusive video content from the world’s best chefs and restaurants. Acquired by Keel Funds, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, in March 2018.

  • Business Development Intern

    2011 - 2012

    Findaway provides access to the world’s largest catalogue of audiobooks, and a software platform that allows users to create, distribute, and monetize their own professional audiobooks. Acquired by Spotify in November 2021.

  • Incubator Program Manager

    2010 - 2012

    Tulane’s Incubator Program provides strategic guidance and capital for student-led, socially conscious business ventures.

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