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Former Twitter and Facebook Execs Are Going Deep on B2B Software
Nov 11, 2023
Former Twitter and Facebook execs, Dick Costolo, Adam Bain, and David Fisher, discuss their decision to join Owen Advisors and their approach to investing. They also touch on the challenges and value in seed to series B funding and the power of network effects in Twitter. Additionally, they share insights on Snapchat and its value.
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- Owen Advisors, founded by former Twitter executives Dick Costolo and Adam Bain, has raised a $395 million fund to invest in series B-stage startups that sell business software and FinTech services.
- 01 Advisors, led by Dick Costolo, Adam Bain, and David Fisher (formerly of Facebook), focuses on providing hands-on operational support to help companies scale and navigate the transition from product-market fit to building a successful business.
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Owen Advisors raises a $395 million fund to invest in series B-stage startups
Owen Advisors, founded by Dick Costolo and Adam Bain of Twitter, has raised a $395 million fund to invest in series B-stage startups that sell business software and FinTech services. Their approach to investing is somewhat different from their peers, as they do not take board seats. The firm has previously invested in successful companies like Tepalti, SpotOn, and Honeybook.
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