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Greg Raiz is a General Partner at FoundersEdge, investing in founders shaping the world and putting dents in the universe.

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Gregory Raiz is a General Partner at FoundersEdge, a venture capital firm supporting early-stage founders. Greg previously, founded and led Raizlabs, a pioneering mobile technology company that was acquired in 2017. As Managing Director of Techstars Boston and through his extensive experience in design and engineering, Greg has helped launch hundreds of successful products for major companies. He holds a Computer Science degree from Tufts University and actively supports the startup ecosystem. Greg lives in MA with his wife and two daughters, enjoying sailing, skiing, piano, and learning to kite surf.

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Gregory Raiz is a General Partner at FoundersEdge, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage founders in building game-changing companies. The firm takes a hands-on approach, investing in pre-seed startups with a focus on user experience and AI technology, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and community support.

Previously, Greg founded and served as CEO of Raizlabs, a four-time Inc. 5000 winner and pioneer in mobile technology development. After selling the business in 2017, he continued as Chief Innovation Officer with the acquiring firm. He later served as Managing Director of Techstars Boston, further supporting the startup ecosystem.

With deep expertise in design and engineering, Greg has overseen hundreds of successful product launches for companies including AAA, Dunkin’ Donuts, GE, and Macy’s. He holds a Computer Science degree from Tufts University and remains an active angel investor and advisor. Greg lives in MA with his wife and two daughters, enjoying sailing, skiing, playing the piano, and learning to kite surf.

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Gregory Raiz is a recovering entrepreneur and the General Partner of FoundersEdge, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage founders in building game-changing companies. FoundersEdge takes a hands-on approach, investing in pre-seed startups with a focus on user experience and the evolving landscape of technology, particularly in AI. The firm emphasizes data-driven decision-making and strong community support, working closely with founders to accelerate their growth.

Before launching FoundersEdge, Greg was the Managing Director of Techstars Boston and the founder and CEO of Raizlabs, a four-time Inc. 5000 winner and a pioneer in mobile technology development and design. Under Greg’s leadership, Raizlabs earned numerous accolades for innovation and excellence before he sold the business in 2017, staying on as Chief Innovation Officer with the acquiring firm.

With deep expertise in design and engineering, Greg has overseen the development and launch of hundreds of successful products, collaborating with companies such as AAA, Dunkin’ Donuts, GE, Macy’s, Sanofi, and many others. His strategic insights and customer-first philosophy have made him a sought-after speaker, engaging thousands of executives and tech leaders on innovation, AI, mobile, and the future of technology.

Greg holds a Computer Science degree from Tufts University and remains committed to supporting the Boston startup ecosystem. As an angel investor and advisor, he is passionate about fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and shaping the future of software. Greg lives in MA with his wife and two daughters, enjoying sailing, skiing, playing the piano, and learning to kite surf.

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“As technology becomes intertwined into our lives, it’s crucial that the fusion between innovative design and software is seamless.”
Greg Raiz

Greg lives in MA with his wife and two daughters. For fun, Greg enjoys sailing, skiing, playing the piano, and is learning how to kite surf.