Will Szczerbiak

Partner at Greycroft, Board Director and Observer

Will Szczerbiak is a prominent investor and Partner at Greycroft, a venture capital firm based in New York City. He has been with Greycroft since May 2015, where he primarily focuses on early-stage venture capital investing, particularly in the internet and mobile sectors.1

Education and Career Background

Szczerbiak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing from Georgetown University and later obtained an MBA from Columbia Business School. His professional journey began as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Technology Services Group at Raymond James & Associates, where he worked for three years. He then moved to Volition Capital as an Associate, where he was involved in sourcing and executing growth equity investments in technology companies.2

Role at Greycroft

At Greycroft, Szczerbiak has played a significant role in evaluating and executing investment opportunities, particularly in fintech and other technology-driven sectors. He has also served on the boards of several high-growth companies including Amplion, EmergeTMS, and Palmetto, contributing his expertise in venture capital and technology.1 3

Recent Developments

Recently, Greycroft has announced a strategic shift towards focusing on AI startups, which has led to some internal changes within the firm, including Szczerbiak's anticipated departure by the end of the year.3 4 This decision reflects broader trends in the venture capital landscape as firms adapt to emerging technologies and market demands.

Highlights

Oct 19 · axios.com

Inside the AI-related changes at venture capital firm Greycroft - Axios

Oct 16 · theinformation.com

VC Firm Greycroft Cuts Five Investors After Missing Fundraising Target

Jul 12 · ffnews.com

Will Szczerbiak - FF News | Fintech Finance

Jul 12 · Yahoo Finance

Quiltt, the Low-Code Fintech Platform, Closes $4M Seed Round to Remove Technical Barriers and Expand Access to Financial Services - Yahoo Finance

Jul 12 · PR Newswire

Quiltt, the Low-Code Fintech Platform, Closes $4M Seed Round to Remove Technical Barriers and Expand Access to Financial Services - PR Newswire

Experience

Partner at Greycroft (May 2015 - Present)

Associate at Volition Capital (July 2010 - June 2013), Senior Analyst, Investment Banking at Raymond James Financial Inc. (July 2007 - June 2010)

Education

MBA from Columbia University - Columbia Business School (2013 - 2015), BS in Finance and Marketing from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business (2003 - 2007)