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Work-Bench

United States$3M – $6M chequesUpdated May 2026

Seed investor that works in the trenches to guidance founders close enterprise deals and scale go-to-market with hands-on support and unmatched New York City hustle. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.

Cheque size
$3M – $6M
Stages
Operating in
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
Not specified

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