Brandon Greer is at the helm of HubSpot’s strategic growth endeavors, serving as the Director of Corporate Development & Head of HubSpot Ventures. In this pivotal role, Greer spearheads the team responsible for shaping and implementing HubSpot’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment strategies. This includes stewarding the company’s $100M corporate venture capital fund, with a focused vision on investing in high-growth software companies within the HubSpot ecosystem.
Greer’s journey to HubSpot was paved with a rich background in software investment. Before joining HubSpot, he made significant contributions as a software investor at OpenView Venture Partners, a prestigious software-focused VC fund headquartered in Boston. His tenure at OpenView equipped him with invaluable insights and expertise in identifying promising software ventures, a foundation upon which he continues to build at HubSpot.
Educationally, Brandon Greer boasts a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, where he understudied the intricacies of Applied Economics. This academic foundation provides him with a robust analytical framework, enhancing his ability to navigate the complexities of the tech investment landscape with precision and foresight.
HubSpot Ventures stands as a force of innovation and support for early- and growth-stage software companies, ranging from Series A through C. Greer and his team actively seek out ventures with the potential to deliver unique value to HubSpot’s extensive customer base. Beyond financial backing, HubSpot Ventures is committed to fostering the success of its portfolio companies within the HubSpot ecosystem. Greer and his colleagues provide hands-on guidance and mentorship, leveraging the wealth of experience and resources at their disposal to empower these companies on their growth trajectories.
At the heart of HubSpot Ventures’ investment philosophy lies a profound belief in backing exceptional teams. Greer and his team gravitate towards visionary founders who are not only building differentiated products but also demonstrating a deep-seated commitment to HubSpot’s mission of helping organizations grow better. By aligning with these like-minded partners, HubSpot Ventures continues to shape the future of the software landscape, one strategic investment at a time.
