Jeffrey Bussgang

Jeff Bussgang, General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners

Jeff Bussgang is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Flybridge Capital Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Boston.13 He is also a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School where he teaches a popular class called Launching Technology Ventures.12

Some key facts about Jeff Bussgang:

• He has invested in over 140 startups across sectors like AI, vertical SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, robotics, and web33
• Notable current investments include Finkargo, H2Ok Innovations, Naya Homes, Syrup Tech, and BloXroute Labs3
• Prior to venture capital, he co-founded and served as President and COO of Upromise, an online loyalty program acquired by Sallie Mae12
• He is the author of two books: Entering StartUpLand, a guide for startup joiners, and Mastering the VC Game, an essential guide for entrepreneurs12
• He is actively involved in social impact initiatives, serving as board chair of Hack.Diversity and LEADS, and on the board of Facing History and Ourselves12

Syrup Tech, a predictive inventory software for the fashion industry, is one of Jeff's investments.35 The company was co-founded by two HBS students, Ferdinand Stockmann and James Theuerkauf, who took a leave of absence to work on the startup.4 Syrup Tech won the SXSW Pitch event in 2022 and has raised over $30 million to date.45