John Horton

Active Investor

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: Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseCrypto & Web3Consumer & RetailClimate & EnergyDeveloper Tools & DataHardware & Deep TechIoT & Connected Devices
Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona
Typical check: $375K
Past investments: 14

Notable investments

Proteum Energy, LLCHercuTech Inc.SMART Recycling USEstancia Capital Partners L.P. Fund I and IIIllinois Wesleyan UniversityCH4 Power, LLCBrand Energy and InfrastructureDecent (Healthcare Services)MultiGen International LLCProserv GroupInnovus PowerButler Capital Corporation ISI Inc.

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What does John Horton invest in?

John Horton invests in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, Crypto & Web3 and Consumer & Retail, typically at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.