# Scott Friesen

> Scott Friesen is a startup investor at Verdant Frontiers (Austin). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Verdant Frontiers](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/verdant-frontiers)
- Location: Austin, United States
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfriesen

Scott Friesen is a startup investor at Verdant Frontiers in Austin. Scott Friesen is Experienced business executive who has helped build and sell three US and one Ethiopian companies over the past fifteen years with revenues of up to $40M annually. Co-founder of three Ethiopian companies, Mr. Friesen serves as the CEO bringing with him extensive experience of how to create value and lead greenfield businesses inhigh risk environments.

## About Verdant Frontiers

VC Fund · Austin, United States

Verdant Frontiers is a venture capital firm specializing in start-up and early-stage investments. The firm builds portfolios of large-scale businesses that deliver compelling returns for investors and create life-changing jobs in Africa.

3 contacts available at Verdant Frontiers.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Russ Murphy | Co-founder and Board Member | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/russ-murphy |
| Scott Friesen | Co-Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/scott-friesen-2 |
| Tony Chen | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tony-chen-9827 |

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