Shawn McGowen
Angel investor in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia
Shawn McGowen, Angel investor in Charlottesville is an active investor based in Charlottesville, Virginia. This profile covers what Shawn McGowen backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Shawn McGowen is the Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at Leather Honey. Mr. McGowen is an Angel Investor. He served as Chief Banking Officer at Bank Leumi USA. He also is an Angel Investor. Prior to joining Leumi, Shawn served as Managing Director and National Head of Upper Middle Market at Citi Commercial Bank. Prior to that, he served as President of Citi Commercial Bank for the West and Central regions where he led Business and Commercial Banking. Previously, Shawn held various leadership roles with Wachovia and Wells Fargo. Shawn earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Guilford College.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Consumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)E-commerce & D2CManufacturing & Industrial
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Typical check
- $500K
- Past investments
- 7
Notable investments
CitiNew Hill Development Corporation
KindaraBank Leumi USAWells FargoTeamPlay FoundationHow to reach Shawn McGowen
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Shawn McGowen invests in Consumer & Retail, Consumer Goods (CPG), E-commerce & D2C and Manufacturing & Industrial, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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Shawn McGowen typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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Shawn McGowen typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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