Fin Upham is a managing partner at Haymaker Ventures, a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage fintech. He is also a partner at Bloodhound Partners. He is a member of the board of directors of FLYR Labs. He is an angel investor. He previously spent nearly a decade at Thiel Capital investing in fintech companies. He has also worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley, Rothschild and Lazard. He holds a BA from Harvard University, an MA and a PhD from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Professional Summary

Experienced venture capital investor with a focus on fintech, currently serving as Managing Partner at Haymaker Ventures. Deep expertise in investment strategy, financial services, and growth-stage companies. Known for strategic investments in innovative fintech solutions and emerging technologies.

Professional Experience

Managing Partner – VC/Fintech

Haymaker Ventures 2020 – Present

• Lead investment strategy focusing on fintech sector opportunities
• Drive portfolio company growth and strategic development
• Oversee investment analysis and due diligence processes

Partner – Growth Investing

Haymaker Growth August 2017 – Present

• Direct growth-stage investment strategies
• Guide portfolio companies through scaling phases
• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities

Managing Director – VC/Fintech

Thiel Capital 2008 – August 2017 San Francisco Bay Area

• Led fintech investment initiatives
• Managed portfolio of technology investments
• Developed investment strategies and thesis

Associate – Restructuring

Rothschild & Co 2008 New York, New York

• Executed restructuring transactions
• Provided financial advisory services
• Analyzed distressed situations

Associate – IBD (Media & Telecom Group)

Morgan Stanley 2006 – 2008 Greater New York City Area

• Executed M&A transactions
• Provided strategic advisory services
• Performed financial analysis and modeling

Investment Portfolio

1. Dr. B
   • Deal Date: August 16, 2022
   • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
   • Industry: Clinics/Outpatient Services
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
2. Glean AI
   • Deal Date: January 7, 2022
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
3. Reibus
   • Deal Date: June 16, 2021
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
4. Osaro
   • Deal Date: December 10, 2020
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
5. Luna Physical Therapy
   • Deal Date: June 4, 2020
   • Industry: Clinics/Outpatient Services
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
6. PayZen
   • Deal Date: October 17, 2019
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
7. EasyKnock
   • Deal Date: May 1, 2019
   • Industry: Other Financial Services
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
8. Homelister
   • Deal Date: March 25, 2019
   • Industry: Real Estate Services (B2C)
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Deal Type: Not specified
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
9. Golden Pear Funding
   • Deal Date: July 1, 2018
   • Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
   • Industry: Consumer Finance
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
   • Lead Partner: Not specified
10. Figure Technology Solutions
    • Deal Date: April 30, 2018
    • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
    • Industry: Financial Software
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
    • Lead Partner: Not specified

Education

The Wharton School Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Financial Entrepreneurship 2003 – 2005

Harvard University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 1997 – 2000

Publications

“Innovating knowledge communities – An analysis of group collaboration and competition in science and technology” Scientometrics, November 2009

“Positioning knowledge: schools of thought and new knowledge creation” Scientometrics, September 2009

Skills

• Venture Capital
• Investment Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Growth Strategy
• Due Diligence
• Fintech

Contact Information

• Location: 425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States

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