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The Perkins Fund

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The Perkins Fund is a boutique venture capital fund that invests in high technology companies.

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founded date

01.01.2016

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Private

Description

Founded in 2016 by industry veteran Sonja Perkins, the fund has invested in over 35 companies with entrepreneurs of high character and capability, including over 50% of female founders, compared to a venture capital industry average of less than 5%. The Perkins Fund invests in all stages, including seed, startup and late stage deals, and provides incredible value in fund raising, market positioning and general business strategy.
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Sonja Perkins
Sonja Perkins

Sonja Perkins

Sonja Perkins is considered one of the best-performing and most senior women in venture capital. Investing broadly in all stages and areas of information technology throughout her career, she has been able to move successfully with the times — from the PC to networking to the Internet to mobile and consumer.

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The Perkins Fund
The Perkins Fund

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8

count Of Exists

2

Sonja Perkins

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Sonja Perkins

Sonja Perkins

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Sarah Koch-Schiller

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