Angel Duan
Associate
DFJ Growth
DFJ Growth associate with prior technology investment banking experience at PJT Partners.
Bio
Professional summary
John H. N. Fisher is a Founder and Managing Partner at DFJ Growth and a co-founder of DFJ. His official profile says his venture capital career began in 1985 at ABS Ventures, where he focused on enterprise software and services. Before that, he worked in technology finance at Alex. Brown & Sons. He has served on numerous public and private company boards and has nonprofit and academic affiliations including Common Sense Media, Harvard’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, and the California Academy of Sciences.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
Growth-stage venture
Sector
Enterprise software and servicesClimate and sustainability
Thesis
Enterprise software and servicesGrowth-stage technology companies
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
Aera TechnologyCafeMediaGood TechnologyMediorRightpointSafeViewSelecticaSoftware Quality AutomationSolarCityWebLineWit Capital
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Emphasize durable enterprise software value creation, company-building discipline, and potential for large-scale market impact.
Personalization hooks
- 1Reference his long-standing enterprise software and services investment background.
- 2If relevant, mention climate or sustainability impact carefully because his official profile lists advisory work in that area, not necessarily an investment focus.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- DFJ GrowthFounder & Managing Partner2005 - Present
- DFJ (fka Draper Fisher Jurvetson)Managing Partner
Education
- Harvard Business SchoolMBA
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