Dan Peate

Dan Peate is the founder, general partner, and managing director of Peate Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Dan Peate

Dan Peate is the founder, general partner, and managing director of Peate Ventures, a venture capital firm he established in July 2009 based in Westlake Village, California. His investment thesis targets early-stage companies in InsureTech, digital health, entertainment, technology, and real estate, with a specific focus on insurance innovation and sectors like movies, comics, video games, and medical devices. While the firm’s typical check size and lead/follow behavior are not publicly disclosed, Peate primarily invests in tech startups focused on insurance innovation. His notable portfolio companies include Hixme, an employee benefits platform he founded; CardiacDirect.com; Boom! Studios; and Avinew, an insurtech company for semi-autonomous vehicles. Peate distinguishes himself as a tech entrepreneur who founded DRIAV and Hixme before launching his VC fund, and he attributes his business success to his philosophy degree from the University of Notre Dame. He actively serves on the boards of his portfolio companies and educational institutions, including La Reina High School and Thomas Aquinas College, reflecting a point of view that integrates

Dan Peate at a glance

Role
Founder & Managing Director
Location
Westlake Village, CA, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Sports & Entertainment

Frequently asked about Dan Peate

What does Dan Peate invest in?
Dan Peate at Dan Peate (Angel) (Westlake Village, CA, United States) — sector focus: Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Sports & Entertainment.
How do I contact Dan Peate?
Dan Peate's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Dan Peate based?
Dan Peate is based in Westlake Village, CA, United States.

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