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Eric Stromberg
Entrepreneur and Investor
Eric Stromberg is a prominent entrepreneur and startup investor based in the United States. He is the founder of several companies, including Check, a platform for building embedded payroll products, and Universe, a modern holding company for vertical software businesses. Stromberg is also a co-founder of Bedrock, a technology investment firm where he served as Managing Partner from 2017 to 2023.12
Investment Focus
Stromberg has a strong track record as an early-stage investor, backing various startups across different sectors. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as:
- Lattice
- Figma
- Flock Safety
- Plaid
- Homebase
- Thirty Madison
- The Athletic
- Finch
- Rinsed
- Built Robotics
He typically invests in companies at the Seed through Series B stages, with a focus on consumer internet and enterprise sectors.23
Education and Background
Stromberg holds a degree from Duke University. His career reflects a deep engagement with technology and innovation, as evidenced by his writings on topics like product/market fit, vertical fintech, and the impact of platforms like TikTok and Netflix on technology.12
Current Endeavors
In 2024, he co-founded Terrain, a new seed-stage investment firm, emphasizing innovative approaches to building startups in the current economic climate.4
For further insights, you can view his professional profile on LinkedIn under the username estromberg.
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