Keith Rabois’ unexpected move from Founders Fund back to Khosla Ventures in January sent shockwaves through the venture capital industry, showcasing a trend of notable investor reshuffling.
In the world of venture capital, it’s unusual for established investors like Rabois to switch firms, given the long-term nature of VC partnerships and investments. However, recent months have seen a series of high-profile moves and transitions within the industry.
Traditional venture capital funds operate on 10-year life cycles, with partners heavily invested in the success of their funds. This makes it uncommon for partners to move between firms. Despite this, several prominent investors have made significant career shifts this year.
Here’s a summary of some recent moves:
July
- Alex Cook is set to depart Tiger Global after almost seven years, having led investments in notable companies like TradingView and TrueLayer. Cook previously worked at Apollo.
- Lauri Moore joined Bessemer Venture Partners as a partner, focusing on early-stage investments in data, AI, and developer tools.
- Milo Werner became a general partner at DCVC to lead the firm’s climate investing practice, with experience from Engine Ventures and Ajax Strategies.
- Anne Lee Skates left Andreessen Horowitz to pursue her next venture after a successful tenure on the consumer team.
June
- Spencer Peterson transitioned from Bedrock to Coatue as a general partner, bringing his expertise in companies like OpenAI and Rippling.
- Amanda “Robby” Robson departed Cowboy Ventures to launch her own fund after successful stints at Cowboy Ventures and Norwest Venture Partners.
May
- Alison Stillman stepped back from Serena Ventures after a long partnership with tennis star Serena Williams.
- Terri Burns launched Type Capital, focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage startups after being the first Black woman partner at GV.
- Eva Ho announced her transition out of Fika Ventures for personal reasons, while Alison Lange Engel assumed the role of CEO at Ceros.
- Vic Singh announced his departure from Eniac Ventures to start a new venture of his own after 15 years at the firm.
April
- Ethan Kurzweil left Bessemer Venture Partners to launch an early-stage-focused investment firm with Kristina Shen and Mark Goldberg.
- Christina Farr departed OMERS Ventures to pursue projects focusing on health tech and storytelling.
March
- Ethan Choi left Accel to join Khosla Ventures, while Social Capital parted ways with partners Jay Zaveri and Ravi Tanuku.
- Miles Grimshaw returned to Thrive Capital as a general partner after a stint at Benchmark Capital.
- Sam Blond decided to leave Founders Fund to return to operating after an 18-month tenure as a partner.
January
- Connie Chan left Andreessen Horowitz after 12 years, during which she played a key role as a general partner backing several successful companies.
TechCrunch continues to monitor the venture capital ecosystem for more updates on recent investor moves. For tips or information, contact rebecca.szkutak@techcrunch.com.
This post was originally published on May 1 and has since been updated on May 13, July 12, and August 15 to reflect additional developments in the industry.
This post has been updated to provide more insight into Anne Lee Skates’ investments at Andreessen Horowitz.
