Harry DeMott

Harry DeMott is a prominent figure in the cannabis, media, sports, entertainment, and consumer industries. He currently serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Proper, a cannabis marketplace company.

Professional Background

Harry DeMott has over 25 years of experience in the investment community.1 His career highlights include:

• Founder and Executive Chairman of Temerity Media Inc. (d/b/a Proper)1
• CEO of Proper since October 20172
• Founder and Managing Partner at Harmerle Investments / Riva Ridge Ventures since February 20092
• Co-Founder and General Partner at Raptor Ventures (Raptor Capital Management)2
• Board Member for various companies, including Workhorse Group Inc. and Pandora2
• Chief Executive Officer at Australis Capital Inc. (AUSA) from April 2019 to December 20202

Investment Experience

DeMott has a diverse investment background, including:

• Investing across various capital structures, from early-stage VC to distressed debt
• Focusing on disruptive technology companies during his time in the investment industry1
• Managing a value-focused long-short equity hedge fund as the founder of Gothic Capital Management2

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University (1988)1
• MBA in Finance from New York University (1991)1

Current Focus

Harry DeMott is particularly interested in opportunities within the cannabis and digital music industries. At Proper, he is helping to build the leading cannabis marketplace, bringing emerging brands directly to consumers.2