Josh Kopelman | |
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Nationality | American |
Education | University of Pennsylvania (B.S.) |
Alma mater | Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania |
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Known for | Founder of Half.com |
Spouse | Rena Cohen |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Carol and Dr. Richard Kopelman |
Joshua Kopelman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist.
Kopelman was the founder of First Round Capital, a pioneering seed-stage venture fund that led the seed round in Uber. Kopelman has consistently been ranked as one of the world's top 20 venture capitalists. Before founding first round, he was a founder of Half.com, a fixed price marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of used books, movies, and music products. In 2000, Kopelman sold Half.com to eBay.