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Dean Nelson - aVenture Research

Dean Nelson

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 16, 2026

Dean Nelson

Dean Nelson

Partner, Sageview Capital

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Investment FirmGreenwich, CT, US

Partner

Xsell Technologies

Series B$25.3MChicago, IL, US

Board Member· Board

Womply

$50MSan Francisco, CA, US

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Aceable

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Board Member· Board

CallRail

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Disqo

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Boston Consulting Group

Boston, MA, US

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First Data

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KKR

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