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    Alex Davidov

    General Partner at Abstract Ventures

    Alex Davidov is a General Partner at Abstract Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. He has an extensive background in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship.

    Education and Early Career

    Davidov holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration with Dean's Honors and Distinction from Columbia Business School.1 His early career included roles at prominent companies such as:

    • Microsoft, where he worked in software development1
    • McKinsey & Co., as a Business Analyst in Technology1

    Entrepreneurial Experience

    Davidov has co-founded two companies:

    1. Intellitoys: An interactive children's toy company13
    2. SkillSlate: A labor marketplace that was later acquired by TaskRabbit13

    Professional Journey

    Throughout his career, Davidov has held various positions in notable organizations:

    • Katzenbach Partners LLC: Senior Associate1
    • Bridgewater Associates: Manager in Trading Strategy and Analytics1
    • Founder Collective: Investor1
    • Core Innovation Capital: Principal1

    Current Role

    As a General Partner at Abstract Ventures since May 2018, Davidov focuses on seed-stage investments.1 Abstract Ventures is known for:

    • Investing in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds4
    • Typical investment range of $250K - $750K, with a sweet spot of $500K2
    • Focusing on sectors such as Biotech, Consumer, Web3/Crypto, Enterprise, and Deeptech4

    Davidov is recognized for his contributions to the industry and has been mentioned by notable figures like @matt_levine.5

    Highlights

    Jul 18 · Fortune
    Pranksters behind Bear Stearns $2 bill gag revealed after 15 Years - Fortune
    Pranksters behind Bear Stearns $2 bill gag revealed after 15 Years - Fortune
    Jul 17 · Bloomberg
    Branches Make Bank Runs Harder - Bloomberg
    Branches Make Bank Runs Harder - Bloomberg

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    Experience

    General Partner at Abstract Ventures since May 2018
    Principal at Core Innovation Capital (2015 - 2018), Investor at Founder Collective (2014 - 2015), Manager in Trading Strategy and Analytics at Bridgewater Associates (2009 - 2013), Co-Founder at SkillSlate (2008 - 2011), Co-Founder, CTO at Intellitoys (2007 - 2009), Senior Associate at Katzenbach Partners LLC (2005 - 2007), Business Analyst at McKinsey & Co. (2004), Software Developer at Microsoft (2003)

    Location

    San Francisco, California, United States