Tom Preston-werner
Founder of 128 Collective
Ross, California
Overview
Work Experience
Cofounder
2019 - Current
Investing in early stage technology companies with a focus on developer tools, climate tech, and AI. More than 145 investments to date.
Board Member
2019
Board Member
2020 - 2024
Netlify is the modern web development platform for Enterprises to realize the full potential of a scalable, customizable web architecture.
Raised $212,100,000.00 from Bond, EQT Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Bessemer Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz and Mango Capital.
Cofounder
2015 - 2019
Chatterbug building a new way to help you master language skills through adaptive courses.
Raised $9,800,000.00 from Scott Chacon and Tom Preston-Werner.
Cofounder & Strategic Advisor
2014 - 2015
Cofounder (CTO, CEO)
2008 - 2014
GitHub is a software company that offers code hosting services that allow developers to build software for open-source and private projects.
Raised $350,000,000.00 from EquityZen and Employee Stock Option Fund.
Software Developer
2007 - 2008
Powerset is a search engine focused on in-depth natural language processing.
Raised $20,500,000.00 from Amidzad Partners, Felicis, Founders Fund, CommerceNet, Foundation Capital and Valley Venture Capital.
Software Developer
2006 - 2007
Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.
Raised $344,189,200.00 from KB Partners, Enterprise Partners, Canaan Partners, Kettle Partners, ESPN, Wand Partners, CRV, Ticketmaster, Rocket Ventures and Comdisco Ventures.
Education
Two years before dropping out
1997 - 1999