Gerhard Ries vs James Danforth

Gerhard Ries vs James Danforth

Gerhard Ries is a venture capital based in Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. James Danforth is a venture capital based in Chicago across 1,800 portfolio companies. Sector focus diverges: Gerhard Ries concentrates on generalist deals and James Danforth on Aerospace Defense, Artificial Intelligence and E Commerce.

• Investor type: Gerhard Ries — Venture Capital; James Danforth — Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Gerhard Ries — Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland; James Danforth — Chicago
• Portfolio companies: Gerhard Ries — not disclosed; James Danforth — 1,800
• Sectors: Gerhard Ries — not disclosed; James Danforth — Aerospace Defense, Artificial Intelligence, E Commerce

• Gerhard Ries — Venture Capital · Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland · Gerhard Ries portfolio
• James Danforth — Venture Capital · Chicago · 1,800 tracked deals · James Danforth portfolio

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