Derek Norton
Founder & Managing General Partner at Watertower Ventures
United States
Derek Norton, Founder & Managing General Partner at Watertower Ventures is an active investor based in United States. This profile covers what Derek Norton backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Derek Norton is the founder and General Partner of Watertower Ventures, a seed stage venture capital fund investing in visionary founders transforming mission critical industries that are being reimag
Derek Norton invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence and Media & Content, typically at Seed.
- Investor type
- VC
- Stages
- Seed
- Invests in
- SaaS & EnterpriseArtificial IntelligenceMedia & Content
- Location
- United States
- Typical check
- $250K
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Derek Norton?
Derek Norton, Founder & Managing General Partner at Watertower Ventures is an active investor based in United States. Derek Norton invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence and Media & Content, typically at Seed.
What does Derek Norton invest in?
Derek Norton invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence and Media & Content, typically at Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Derek Norton invest at?
Derek Norton typically invests at Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Derek Norton's typical check size?
Derek Norton typically writes checks around $250K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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