Joel P.

Private Equity / Real Estate / Hedge Funds

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2021𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
10
Total investments
6
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0
Mid stage
2
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11y
Years active

Portfolio

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2021
Pipe makes embedded financial solutions accessible to growing businesses inside the software they use every day. Underwriting is based on live transaction and business data, removing the hurdles of traditional business financing. How does it work? Eligible merchants: Receive a pre-approved or pre-qualified offer, based on their revenue Verify a few business and ownership details Then accept as much of their offer as they need and get back to doing what they love, running their business Pipe can help turn your software into a one-stop shop for your customers and help them gain access to the capital they need to thrive.
Investor
2020
Trade. Invest. Earn.  rbnhd.co/social_media_disclosures
Investor
2020
Carta powers interconnectivity in private markets — uniting data, people, and workflows in one connected system. We connect founders, investors, and limited partners through software purpose-built for private capital. Trusted by 50,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 8,500+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance and Best Workplaces in the Bay Area lists, Forbes’ list of the Worlds Best Cloud Companies, Fast Companys Most Innovative list, Inc.s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, and is certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025-2026 (3 years running!). For more information, visit carta.com.
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2020
A new space age is emerging and the extraordinary opportunities in space depend on the transportation systems from Earth to Space. At Skyroot, we are building technologies for responsive, reliable and economic access to space. We envision a future where spaceflight is as regular, reliable and affordable as airflight. National Award Winner!
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2019
Xplore provides unique data products to our customers with insights, intelligence, inspiration, discovery from their satellite constellation. The XCRAFT satellites carry remote sensing instruments including optical, video, and hyperspectral sensors to produce valuable data and insights for our customers. Additionally, its edge computing capability enables the creation of data fusion products and insights to be extracted on-orbit, reducing latency and data transmission costs.
Investor
2019
Creating a Future For Seafood Where the Ocean Thrives
early stageFood & Beverages
Investor
2019
Prime Discoveries develops rapid, novel diagnostics for emerging pathogen infections with a focus on cost effective, massively scalable and easily automatable assays. Prime leverages multiple patented advanced technologies in microbial diagnostics including RT-LAMP, Rapid PCR, and mNGS (Next generation sequencing) to enable samples to result in under 1 hour with minimal lab infrastructure and technical expertise. Prime’s products are best in class for Covid, Influenza, Sexually Transmitted Infections and new drug resistant microbes. All of Prime’s assays are locally developed in the United States and can serve millions of people. Founded in NYC in 2017, Prime’s scientists have extensive backgrounds in microbiology, computational biology, lab automation and AI from Genentech, Cooper Genomics, Recombine, Phosphorus, and NYU. Prime is advised by leading experts in the fields of genomics and public health including Dr. George Church and Esther Dyson. Prime is supported by academic institutions, venture capital firms and angel investors including New York University, Charles Zegar, BoxGroup, Akron Fusion Ventures, Beresford Ventures, Cannonball Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Francois Nader (Moderna, Acceleron, Shire), Unshackled Ventures, Doberman Forward, and others.
Partner / Venture Capital Investor
2015
Hemi Ventures invests in early stage startups in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence applications, robotics, biotech, and other emerging technology sectors. We partner with entrepreneurs whose cutting edge innovations unlock new frontiers for human potential. Our tech rebels are trailblazing new markets as they push the industry forward to overcome the limitations of today.
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2021
Investor
2021
Pipe makes embedded financial solutions accessible to growing businesses inside the software they use every day. Underwriting is based on live transaction and business data, removing the hurdles of traditional business financing. How does it work? Eligible merchants: Receive a pre-approved or pre-qualified offer, based on their revenue Verify a few business and ownership details Then accept as much of their offer as they need and get back to doing what they love, running their business Pipe can help turn your software into a one-stop shop for your customers and help them gain access to the capital they need to thrive.
Investor - Exited
2021
Klarna – The smarter way to shop and pay Klarna is the AI-powered global payments and commerce network, on a mission to make shopping smarter and more flexible. Trusted by over 118m+ million shoppers, Klarna processes 3.4m million transactions daily, providing payment solutions that empower consumers and drive merchant growth. With Klarna, shoppers have the freedom to pay their way—in full, later, or through financing—providing flexibility while seamlessly connecting merchants with high-intent shoppers driving conversions and customer satisfaction. More than 966k merchant partners—including Uber, H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy’s, IKEA, Expedia Group, Nike, and Airbnb—leverage Klarna’s payment options, and marketing solutions to enhance the shopping experience and build long-term customer loyalty. From payments to personalized shopping, Klarna is shaping the future of commerce. Klarna was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and now has offices in Stockholm, London, New York, Berlin and many more. We offer products and services to consumers and retailers within payments, social shopping, and personal finances. Learn more at Klarna.com
2020
General Partner
2020
Sutton Capital uses a thesis driven strategy to back the worlds best founders and fund managers. Our leadership team supports technology teams with capital, experience, and resources so they can drive the next trillion dollar markets. We leverage our networks to exponentially grow a deep focus on tech. Our unique relationships with top tier investors give us access to exciting & proprietary opportunities. Sutton Capital’s educational program is an immersive, training experience designed for aspiring professionals looking to break into private equity, investment banking, and venture capital. The program combines hands-on learning with rigorous financial modeling, personalized 1-on-1 coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities with top-tier investors and deal professionals across the alternative investment landscape. Participants work on live case studies and deal simulations that mirror real transactions, allowing them to build practical skills in due diligence, valuation, and capital structuring. Each participant receives tailored mentorship from industry veterans who provide strategic career guidance and actionable feedback. In addition, the program provides direct access to a curated network of active institutional investment professionals and firms through invite-only events, summits, and deal forums, offering unmatched exposure and relationship-building in the investment community. Whether you’re transitioning into the industry or deepening your expertise, Sutton Capital’s program delivers the tools, relationships, and credibility needed to confidently pursue a career in high finance.
Investor
2020
Trade. Invest. Earn.  rbnhd.co/social_media_disclosures
Investor
2020
Carta powers interconnectivity in private markets — uniting data, people, and workflows in one connected system. We connect founders, investors, and limited partners through software purpose-built for private capital. Trusted by 50,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 8,500+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance and Best Workplaces in the Bay Area lists, Forbes’ list of the Worlds Best Cloud Companies, Fast Companys Most Innovative list, Inc.s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, and is certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025-2026 (3 years running!). For more information, visit carta.com.
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