W. Benson Metcalf
Founder,Managing Partner & CEO @ 2.0 Ventures
Salt Lake City, United States
W. Benson Metcalf is a Series A investor at 2.0 Ventures in Salt Lake City focused on Apps and Golf. W. Benson Metcalf is Founder,Managing Partner & CEO at 2.0 Ventures.He previously worked at SaltStack as COO.He has been a trusted advisor to some of the world's largest companies as well as a startup executive and board member in the software/technology, manufacturing/industrial, and consumer products sectors. In the last fewyears, Benson helped execute Pluralsight's IPO and the strategic sale of SaltStack to VMware.He completed his MBA from University of Virginia Darden School of Business and BS from Brigham Young University.
- Total investments:
- 4
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
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Industries W. Benson Metcalf invests in
Stages W. Benson Metcalf invests in
Countries W. Benson Metcalf invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Apps 1 (25%)
- Golf 1 (25%)
- Sports 1 (25%)
- Security 1 (25%)
- Software 1 (25%)
Country
- Israel 2 (50%)
- United States 2 (50%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Cydome
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Cydome is a disruptive cyber solution seamlessly safeguarding the maritime IoT ecosystem including guidance, sensor, control, command, communication systems and linkage to coastal infrastructures; providing end-to-end protection from the kernel level using data and network isolation; rapid, reliable and automatic threat detection and protection. | $8M / Series A / Sep 01, 2023 | |
Bacon
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Bacon develops a gig-work app that connects established businesses to local gig workers. The app allows users to choose one another based on ratings, reviews, and performance. Businesses can post one or multiple shifts on the Bacon app while workers can apply for these shifts and work when it fits their schedule. | $8.9M / Series A / Aug 04, 2022 | |
Proggio
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Proggio is a startup company, set to revolutionize the project management world. Proggio developed a new application for project management, based on a new approach called “Projectmap”.The application introduces several first-ever features: amazing project plan visualization, team collaboration in one easy click, patented automatic analysis andprocess improvements. | $8M / Series A / Apr 12, 2022 | |
Stix Golf
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Stix makes modern golf clubs at a fair price, challenging the current culture of over-priced equipment. | $10M / Series A / Apr 08, 2022 |
Co-Investors
Alumni Ventures
1 deal together
Assure Syndicates
1 deal together
Camden Partners
1 deal together
Elevate Capital
1 deal together
Grayhawk Capital
1 deal together
About 2.0 Ventures
2.0 Ventures partners with visionary technology and consumer companies to hyperdrive growth and create optionality for founding teams. Through investment and key operational support, 2.0 Ventures helps founders navigate complex growth challenges and optimize their business for either a future financing, strategic exit, or sustained profitability.The Fund’s core belief is that investors and founders need to be open-minded and flexible to do what’s best for the business, and the rest will follow.
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FAQ
What does W. Benson Metcalf invest in?
W. Benson Metcalf invests primarily in Apps, Golf and Sports startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Israel. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did W. Benson Metcalf last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for W. Benson Metcalf closed in Sep 2023. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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