Erik Torenberg

Erik Torenberg is a technology entrepreneur and investor with a distinguished career marked by founding. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Erik Torenberg

Erik Torenberg is a technology entrepreneur and investor with a distinguished career marked by founding and leadership roles. He currently serves as a General Partner at a16z, bringing his extensive experience to the firm. Prior to this, Torenberg founded Turpentine and held the position of chairman at On Deck, demonstrating his commitment to building and scaling impactful ventures. He also co-founded Village Global, further solidifying his entrepreneurial footprint. His early career included being the first employee at Product Hunt, where he gained foundational insights into the tech landscape. Torenberg actively invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies, nurturing early-stage innovation, and also participates in select later-stage investments.

Erik Torenberg at a glance

Role
Angel Investor
Location
Detroit, MI, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Erik Torenberg serves as Chief Executive Officer at Rapt (Social, Platform Software). He is also a co-founder of the company.
Stages
Growth, Pre Seed, Seed

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What does Erik Torenberg invest in?
Erik Torenberg (Detroit, MI, United States) — sector focus: Erik Torenberg serves as Chief Executive Officer at Rapt (Social, Platform Software). He is also a co-founder of the company.; stage focus: Growth, Pre Seed, Seed.
How do I contact Erik Torenberg?
Erik Torenberg's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Erik Torenberg headquartered?
Erik Torenberg is based in Detroit, MI, United States.

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