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Yoni Rechtman

Yoni Rechtman

VC partner and writer focused on digitally-native vertical businesses

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Brooklyn, New York
Joined February 2025
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Investor focused on digitally-native vertical businesses and the 'real economy' — Yoni invests at pre-seed/seed and writes and speaks about SMB, creator, and vertical-market opportunities, positioning himself as a sector-generalist who looks for founders building real-world, durable businesses. slow+2
Public writer and commentator — he publishes a popular Substack (99% Derisible) and has written on Medium, using long-form posts and social commentary to surface investment theses, NYC policy ideas, and practical advice for founders and investors. substack+1
Experienced early‑stage investor with a track from Tusk to Slow — Rechtman progressed through analyst and associate roles into investor/Principal work at Tusk Ventures and later joined Slow Ventures where he now serves on the investment team (public profiles reflect this career arc). businessinsider+2
Engaged in NYC tech & policy discussions — beyond pure investing he writes and comments about New York’s housing, infrastructure, and economic policies as they relate to the startup ecosystem. substack+1

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Writing

A Dinner To Save New York

January 1, 2025

Substack post on urban policy and proposals to support New York's startup ecosystem and housing/economic policy.

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Don't work in venture capital

January 1, 2019

Medium/Substack essay reflecting on the realities of working in VC and advice for people entering the industry.

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Hobbies

Writing and public commentary (newsletter, essays) substack+1

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