Patrick OShaughnessy, Brightstone

Patrick OShaughnessy is a General Partner at Brightstone Venture Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Patrick OShaughnessy

Patrick OShaughnessy is a General Partner at Brightstone Venture Capital, where he has served since January 2010 and also co-founded the firm. He brings over 12 years of venture investment and investment banking experience, with a background spanning life sciences, technology, consumer products, and energy services. Brightstone focuses on early-stage investments in technology and life sciences companies, primarily within Minnesota and the broader United States. The firm typically invests in sectors including AI, biotech, healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and marketplaces at early-growth stages. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior for OShaughnessy individually are not publicly detailed, Brightstone manages funds dedicated to early-stage opportunities, including a recent $25 million+ fund close. Notable portfolio companies include StemoniX, where OShaughnessy served as a Board Member, and Horizon Oilfield Services, where he is a Director. OShaughnessy also co-founded O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., reflecting his hands-on experience across diverse industries from tech to spirits. There is no publicly available record of dist

Patrick OShaughnessy at a glance

Role
General Partner
Organization
Brightstone Venture Capital
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Biotechnology, Data Storage, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Health Diagnostics, Life Science

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Patrick OShaughnessy is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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