Ryan Shmeizer

Ryan Shmeizer is a General Partner at GreenPoint Partners, where he serves as the Head of Tech Investing.1 His career in venture capital and investment spans over a decade, with experience at several prominent firms.

Professional Experience

Shmeizer joined GreenPoint Partners in November 2020.1 Prior to this role, he held the following positions:

• Investor at Thrive Capital (February 2018 - November 2020)
• Investor at Spark Capital LLC (August 2014 - January 2018)
• Investment Team member at Insight Venture Partners (May 2011 - August 2014)1

Investment Focus

At GreenPoint Partners, Shmeizer focuses on investing in companies that are transforming traditional industries and multi-trillion dollar real asset markets.1 His investment range typically falls between $10,000 and $50,000, with a sweet spot of around $25,000.2

Education

Shmeizer's educational background includes:

• BS in Economics with a focus on Finance, Management, and Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2009-2012)
• Bachelor of Business Science in Quantitative Finance, Finance, Statistics, and Mathematics from the University of Cape Town (2007-2008)1

Notable Investments

Some of Shmeizer's recorded investments include:

• Monta (Series B, January 2024)
• OpenSpace (Series C, April 2021)
• Guru (Series B, December 2018)2

Skills and Languages

Shmeizer is proficient in Hebrew and Afrikaans.1 His expertise lies in venture capital investing, particularly in technology companies that are disrupting traditional industries.