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Sterling Witzke

Investor Professional

United States

Overview 

Sterling Witzke is a Venture Capital Professional with a track record of successful investments in companies like BlockFi and Teachable. Currently serving as a Partner at Winklevoss Capital, she has also held strategic advisory roles at various startups and served as Chief Venture Advisor at TitletownTech. Highlights of her career include investing in a diverse range of sectors such as Web3/Crypto and BioTech, and holding leadership positions at companies like RelayRides and TaxBit.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2014 - Current

    Winklevoss Capital Management partners with a select number of early stage companies to provide venture investment with a full service approach to driving growth. We believe in determined entrepreneurs - those rare individuals comprised of three essential qualities: acumen, artistry and audacity. By providing guidance, relationships and capital, we reinforce their pursuit of a frictionless world and a better human experience.

  • Board Observer

    2020

TaxBit is a cryptocurrency tax and accounting software that automates tax calculations and reporting on cryptocurrency transactions.

Raised $253,360,311.00 from IQT, Haun Ventures and Alameda Research.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2020

AMASS Botanics is a manufacturer of botanic gin, spirits, and apothecary.

Raised $3,449,992.00 from Gowtham Kethineedi.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2020

Esports One is the first real-time fantasy platform that makes watching esports competitive.

Raised $7,250,000.00 from Alumni Ventures, Chestnut Street Ventures, XSeed Capital, Verizon Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Vulcan Capital, XSeed Capital, Crest Capital Ventures and Eniac Ventures.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2017

  • Angel Investor

    2010

    Financing early-stage, high-potential growth companies as well as providing advisory services on a wide range of alternative investments and entrepreneurial ventures. Sample Portfolio Investments include: Driptech (Affordable drip irrigation technology for small-plot farmers in developing countries) Intrinsic Medical Imaging (3D Medical Visualization Software) SendABev (Mobile gifting technology focused on the nightlife industry)

  • Chief Venture Advisor

    2019 - 2022

    TitletownTech is a venture fund co-founded by Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers, investing in high growth startups that can bring meaningful impact to the Midwest.

  • Partner

    2013 - 2015

    The Dorm Room Fund is one of the first venture capital funds run by students, for students. With $500,000 from First Round Capital, the student run investment team makes $10,000 - $20,000 investments in student run start-ups.

Dorm Room Fund is the strongest community of entrepreneurial students in the nation.

  • Model & Talent

    2010 - 2014

    SAG-AFTRA Member

BMG is a national model and talent agency that represents people of all ages in fashion, commercial print, television, and film.

  • Chief Business Development Officer

    2009 - 2010

    RelayRides is the world's first peer-to-peer carsharing service, an innovative startup that provides the platform, technology and marketplace to allow private car owners to rent their cars to members of community

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