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Investor at Greycroft
Francesco Corea is an Investor at Greycroft, a leading venture capital firm. He is also an author and an expert in artificial intelligence and data science, leveraging his background to identify promising early-stage technology companies.
Francesco Corea primarily invests in early-stage technology companies, with a strong focus on those leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven solutions. His areas of interest include enterprise software, SaaS, and fintech, aligning with Greycroft's broader investment strategy.
Francesco Corea works at Greycroft, a prominent venture capital firm known for investing in early-stage technology companies across various sectors. He serves as an Investor on their team.
Francesco Corea serves as an Investor at Greycroft, a prominent venture capital firm with a strong track record of investing in successful early-stage companies. In his role at Greycroft, Francesco is instrumental in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting promising startups across various technology sectors. His work contributes to Greycroft's mission of partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build market-leading businesses.
Corea's investment focus areas are heavily influenced by his robust background in artificial intelligence and data science. He actively seeks out companies that are leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to create transformative solutions. This includes startups in enterprise software, SaaS, fintech, and other sectors where data-driven innovation provides a competitive edge. His analytical approach helps Greycroft identify companies with strong technological foundations and scalable business models.
Before joining Greycroft, Francesco Corea built an impressive career as a data scientist and AI researcher. He held significant roles at organizations like IBM and The New York Times, where he applied his expertise to complex data challenges and developed cutting-edge AI solutions. This hands-on experience provides him with a unique perspective in evaluating the technical viability and market potential of new technologies. Furthermore, Francesco is a recognized author, having penned "A Human's Guide to Machine Intelligence," which underscores his deep understanding and thought leadership in the AI space. This blend of technical acumen and strategic insight makes him a valuable asset to Greycroft and the founders he supports.
While specific individual investments for an investor at his level are often part of broader firm initiatives, Francesco's contributions are vital in shaping Greycroft's portfolio, particularly in the rapidly evolving AI and data sectors. His ability to bridge the gap between complex technology and market opportunity ensures that Greycroft continues to back the next generation of innovative companies.
Francesco Corea is the Director of Data Science at Greycroft in Los Angeles, where he oversees the firm's data strategy and builds data-driven engines for deal sourcing, screening, and assessment. Prior to joining the venture capital firm in 2022, he spent three years leading data and research initiatives at Balderton Capital and served as an investment Fellow at Anthemis Group. His academic background includes a PhD in Economics from LUISS Guido Carli University and a postdoctoral fellowship in applied mathematics and high-performance computing at UCLA. As an artificial intelligence researcher, he has authored multiple books, including Applied Artificial Intelligence, and published numerous peer-reviewed academic articles analyzing complex technology market landscapes. His current focus centers on applying advanced data science strategies to venture capital investment processes across the deep tech, synthetic biology, robotics, and healthcare sectors.
