David Petersen
Founder & investor.
Building startups out of New York City. I am looking for young, ambitious people to start new companies with. I provide funding, ideas, and knowledge from building businesses across a variety of fields.
Companies
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FlexportCo-Founder
End-to-end supply chain platform that handles more than 2% of all imports into the United States
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ImportGeniusCo-Founder / CEO
The definitive database of U.S. import records — used by investigative journalists, enterprises, and government agencies to trace every shipment entering the country
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BuildZoomCo-Founder / CEO
Marketplace connecting homeowners with licensed contractors, backed by the largest database of U.S. building permits (acquired by Block Renovation, 2025)
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AssistsCo-Founder / Chairman
Concierge service that helps seniors and their families find the right assisted living, memory care, or independent living community — guiding them through every step from search to tour to move-in
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Local MoversCo-Founder / Chairman
Global moving concierge
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FashionDBCo-Founder / Chairman
AI-developed database of the fashion industry
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VindictaCo-Founder / Chairman
AI Dermatologist. Mirror with HD camera that takes daily high-res photographs of you to give skincare recommendations. … Our camera looks deep into your pores to observe keratin build up, laying, wrinkles, skin texture, excess sebum, dryness, and more. We analyze your skin over time and make sure you are using the perfect set of products.
Venture Investing
Backing founders across logistics, fintech, defense, health, and AI.
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