Rick Defieux
Co-founder, Investment Committee Chair at SJF Ventures
New Hope, Pennsylvania
Rick Defieux, Co-founder, Investment Committee Chair at SJF Ventures is an active investor based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. This profile covers what Rick Defieux backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCPE
- Stages
- SeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Climate & EnergyFood & BeverageEdTechSaaS & EnterpriseAgTech & Agriculture
- Location
- New Hope, Pennsylvania
- Typical check
- $2M
- Past investments
- 51
Notable investments
RaiseMe
LeadGenius
Civitas LearningThink Through Learning
Community Energy
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Truist
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What does Rick Defieux invest in?
Rick Defieux invests in Climate & Energy, Food & Beverage, EdTech and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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Rick Defieux typically writes checks around $2M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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