John Horton
Chief Financial Officer at Red Team Investments
Paradise Valley, Arizona
John Horton, Chief Financial Officer at Red Team Investments is an active investor based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This profile covers what John Horton backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. John Horton serves as Chief Financial Officer at Red Team Investments. He serves as a Board Member at PCI Gases. He serves as Chairman and Board of Managers at Smart Recycling US. He is a former financial executive at GE and Honeywell for various power and aircraft engine business units. He also has extensive private equity (PE) and venture capital experience as a PE-backed portfolio company, a managing director for a NY-based PE firm, and a founding Operating Partner for a PE firm focused on energy services. He has led or materially participated in over 20 PE platforms with a demonstrated track record of success. His investments primarily target companies focused on environmentally impactful services or products, such as SMART Recycling's organic recycling and compost operations. He holds a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree in Business Administration and Political Sc from Illinois Wesleyan University.
- Investor type
- AngelVCPE
- Stages
- Early Stage VentureSeed
- Invests in
- Hardware & Deep TechClimate & EnergyManufacturing & IndustrialHealthcare & Biotech
- Location
- Paradise Valley, Arizona
- Typical check
- $375K
- Past investments
- 14
Notable investments
Proserv GroupInnovus PowerButler Capital Corporation ISI Inc.How to reach John Horton
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John Horton invests in Hardware & Deep Tech, Climate & Energy, Manufacturing & Industrial and Healthcare & Biotech, typically at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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John Horton typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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John Horton typically writes checks around $375K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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