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Dan McCormick is a Venture Partner at Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm. He plays a key role in identifying, mentoring, and investing in promising founders and startups across various technology sectors.
Dan McCormick invests in early-stage technology companies across a broad range of sectors, including SaaS, FinTech, AI, deep tech, and consumer internet. He focuses on disruptive business models and scalable solutions.
Dan McCormick works at Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm with a presence in over 30 cities across six continents.
Dan McCormick is a Founding Partner at Greens Ventures and a Venture Partner at Antler, currently based in Stockholm, Sweden. Since October 2021, he has directed pre-seed investments at Greens Ventures, an early-stage firm supported by a network of over 50 former Spotify employees. Prior to his current investment roles, McCormick served as the Chief Technology Officer at Shutterstock, where he scaled the company's global engineering organization and technical infrastructure. He also co-founded TheBakery in April 2019, guided product strategy for Whereby, and held advisory roles at emerging startups including Traxlo, Hollbium, and AirDodge. McCormick holds mechanical engineering credentials from the University of Waterloo and Leeds Beckett University, providing a technical foundation for his operational leadership. His current focus centers on advising early-stage Nordic startups and supporting technical founders through hands-on product development and venture building initiatives.
Dan McCormick is a distinguished Venture Partner at Antler, a leading global early-stage venture capital firm renowned for its unique approach to building and investing in groundbreaking companies. In his pivotal role, Dan is instrumental in identifying, nurturing, and scaling high-potential startups from their nascent stages. He works closely with ambitious founders, providing strategic guidance, operational insights, and access to Antler's extensive global network, helping transform innovative ideas into market-leading enterprises.
Antler's model emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs from day zero, and Dan McCormick embodies this philosophy. His investment focus is broad yet strategic, spanning diverse technology sectors such as SaaS, FinTech, AI, deep tech, and consumer internet. He is particularly drawn to disruptive business models and visionary teams that are addressing significant market needs with scalable solutions. Dan's expertise lies in evaluating early-stage potential, understanding market dynamics, and guiding founders through critical milestones, including product development, market entry, fundraising, and team building.
Prior to joining Antler, Dan McCormick cultivated a robust career marked by a blend of entrepreneurial ventures and strategic leadership roles within the technology ecosystem. His background includes significant experience in scaling tech startups, where he gained firsthand knowledge of the challenges and triumphs inherent in building a company from the ground up. This operational experience provides him with a founder-centric perspective, enabling him to offer empathetic and practical advice to the entrepreneurs he mentors. He also brings a strong analytical rigor from previous roles in venture capital and corporate strategy, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of investment landscapes and growth drivers.
At Antler, Dan contributes to a global portfolio that spans over 30 cities across six continents. While specific individual investments are part of Antler's collective strategy, Dan's involvement ensures that promising startups receive the necessary resources and mentorship to thrive. He is deeply committed to fostering innovation and believes in the power of diverse teams to create lasting impact. His work helps Antler continue its mission of backing exceptional individuals and teams who are poised to redefine industries and solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through his dedication, Dan McCormick plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the global startup ecosystem.
