New Stack has built one of the largest sourcing engines in venture to find non-coastal, breakout successes where others aren't looking. Founding GP, Nick Moran, launched the first Venture Capital podcast, The Full Ratchet, in 2014 resulting in rapid network expansion and an influx of dealflow from non-coastal markets. This led to the founding of New Stack Ventures in 2015. The firm focuses on "Outsiders" -- those that did not attend Stanford, did not work for Google, and do not call the Bay Area home. New Stack believes that category-defining businesses will be built by remarkable people, regardless of location or pedigree.

Team & Background:

--Nick Moran: I most recently worked for Danaher, a $50B+ market cap global conglomerate, in Product Management, Development, Breakthrough Innovation, M&A, and Market Strategy. This experience provided an opportunity to evaluate private companies from a large strategic acquirers' point of view. I also raised capital internally for organic innovation to fund the most disruptive innovation program in their history. I don't simply "like" or "dislike" a company as many investors do. I am committed to using a process of investment filters and criteria which identifies key sources of downside-risk. In the recent past, I have been working to educate myself on the best practices in startup investing. Through interviews with VCs and super-Angels at fullratchet.net I have learned a tremendous amount and have been fortunate to build some great relationships in the process. With a focus on exceptional founders, strong risk-reward profile and continuous improvement of the methodology, my aim is to spend time, effort and capital with the highest potential startups.