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Why I take photos
Talks about Photography, Mindfulness and nostalgia
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John Melas-kyriazi
Founder of Standard Metrics
San Francisco, California
Overview
John Melas-Kyriazi is the Co-Founder & CEO of Standard Metrics in San Francisco, California, with a background in materials science and physics. He has successfully invested in and advised various start-ups, including Full Harvest and Wildtype, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and business development.
With a Ph.D. (dropout) and extensive experience in entrepreneurship, John has made significant contributions to the renewable energy sector through his work in solar cells and photovoltaics. His roles in corporate development and strategic partnerships highlight his ability to drive product development and business growth.
Work Experience
Co-Founder & CEO
2020 - Current
We power portfolio reporting for top VC firms like Bessemer, General Catalyst, and Accel, along with 9,000+ portfolio companies. More at https://standardmetrics.io
Standard Metrics is a financial platform for startups and investors.
Raised $29,500,000.00 from First Trust Capital Partners, Spark Capital, Nitesh Banta, Slack Fund, Socii Capital, Fin Capital, 8VC, January Capital, Alpha Edison and Gaingels.
Angel Investor
2019
I'm an active angel investor and co-invest with VC friends (johnmk.com/investments). Proud to have backed companies like Shield AI, Onebrief, Flexport, Clipboard Health, True Anomaly, Oxide Computer, Numeric, Seso, and Hone Health.
Advisor
2020 - 2024
8VC is a technology and life sciences investment firm that builds and invests in the world’s most ambitious companies.
8VC transform the technology infrastructure behind many industries.
Angel Track
2023 - 2023
Member of First Round Capital's Fall 2023 Angel Track cohort.
First Round Angel Track is a community of operators and founders looking to develop their skills and identities as early-stage investors.
Investor
2014 - 2020
Investments included: - Clipboard Health (sourced and led Spark's Series A investment) - SoundHouse (co-founded/incubated the company) - acquired by HarbourView - Wildtype (sourced and led their seed round, served as a board member) - Andela (sourced their Series A, served as a board observer) - Capella Space (sourced their Series A, served as board observer) - acquired by IonQ - Full Harvest (sourced and led their Series A, served as a board member) - Clora (sourced and led their seed round, served as a board member - Allstripes (sourced their Series A) - acquired by PicnicHealth - Freight Farms (sourced their Series A, served as a board observer)
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in the consumer, commerce, FinTech, software, frontier, and media sectors.
CFO & Head of Business Development
2012 - 2014
StartX is a community of entrepreneurs affiliated with Stanford University.
Applied Physics Researcher
2009 - 2012
My research at Stanford focused on the materials science and device physics of solar cells and photo-electrochemical devices. Publications: http://bit.ly/3SxdYto
Education
Investments
Latest Articles
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Spark’s investment in Full Harvest
Talks about We Invest, New Portfolio Company and Venture Capital
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Our partnership with Wild Type
Talks about Food, Venture Capital and Technology
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SXSW: third time’s the charm
Talks about SXSW, Startup and Spark Capital