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David Hornik

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedJun 28, 2026

David Hornik

David Hornik

Co-Founder, Lobby Capital

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David Hornik's Career

Lobby Capital

Palo Alto, CA, US

Co-Founder

Fastly

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Brilliant

San Mateo, CA, US

Board Member· Board

HiHello

Palo Alto, CA, US

Board Member· Board

EarlyBird Education

EarlyBird Education

Boston, MA, US

Board Member· Board

Tophatter

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Townsquared

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Fletch

Cincinnati, OH, US

Board Member· Board

MaintainX

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Rocket Lawyer

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

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Lobby Capital

Investment FirmInvestment Firm122021Palo Alto, CA, US

Co-Founder

Recent news

Kolena, a startup building tools to test AI models, raises $15MTechCrunch · 2023

Leadership at Lobby Capital

Buddy ArnheimCo-Founder

Eric CarlborgCo-Founder

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Lobster Capital: A US-based YC startup investment firm, founded in 2023 by Gabriel Jarrosson.

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LYVC: A Silicon Valley-based investment platform for institutional investors, fostering disruptive tech ventures globally.

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XYZ Venture Capital, LLC: A US-based firm investing in technology and providing advisory services.

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LOUD Capital: A global venture firm providing capital, entrepreneurship, and education to early-stage companies.

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Fastly

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Brilliant

Series B$64M752016San Mateo, CA, US

Board Member· Board

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EarlyBird Education

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