John Pasquesi, Otter Capital

John Pasquesi, founder of Otter Capital, invests primarily in established private equity targets aged 6–10 years. See sector focus and contact routes.

About John Pasquesi

John Pasquesi, founder of Otter Capital, invests primarily in established private equity targets aged 6–10 years, with a distinctive thesis focused on agriculture, food production, and cloud computing, deploying checks typically ranging from $10–$50 million. His notable portfolio includes early and consistent investments in biopesticide leader AgraQuest (where he served as Chairman) and agricultural biotechnology firm BioConsortia, alongside which Otter participated in a $15 million round. Pasquesi also serves as a director or board member for companies such as Arch Capital Group, BioConsortia, and GLMX, reflecting his active operational partnership approach.

John Pasquesi at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
Otter Capital
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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John Pasquesi at Otter Capital (Palo Alto, California, United States) — sector focus: Biotech.
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John Pasquesi is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

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