Tom Preston-werner
Founder of 128 Collective
Ross, California
Overview
Work Experience
Cofounder
2019 - Current
Investing in early stage technology companies with a focus on developer tools, climate tech, and AI. More than 145 investments to date.
Board Member
2020
Netlify is the modern web development platform for Enterprises to realize the full potential of a scalable, customizable web architecture.
Raised $212,100,000.00 from Bond, EQT Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Bessemer Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz and Mango Capital.
Cofounder
2019
Cofounder
2015 - 2019
Chatterbug building a new way to help you master language skills through adaptive courses.
Raised $9,800,000.00 from Scott Chacon and Tom Preston-Werner.
Cofounder & Strategic Advisor
2014 - 2015
Cofounder (CTO, CEO)
2008 - 2014
GitHub is a software company that offers code hosting services that allow developers to build software for open-source and private projects.
Raised $350,000,000.00 from EquityZen and Employee Stock Option Fund.
Software Developer
2007 - 2008
Powerset is a search engine focused on in-depth natural language processing.
Raised $20,500,000.00 from Amidzad Partners, Felicis, Founders Fund, CommerceNet, Foundation Capital and Valley Venture Capital.
Software Developer
2006 - 2007
Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.
Raised $344,189,200.00 from KB Partners, Enterprise Partners, Canaan Partners, Kettle Partners, ESPN, Wand Partners, CRV, Ticketmaster, Rocket Ventures and Comdisco Ventures.
Education
Two years before dropping out
1997 - 1999