Ian Rountree

Ian Rountree is a seasoned venture capital professional currently serving as a General Partner at Cantos Ventures, a San Francisco-based firm that focuses on investing in groundbreaking deep tech startups, particularly at the idea stage, with emphasis on intersections such as climate, life sciences, aerospace, and computing. Rountree holds multiple board positions, including with Atomos Space and EARTH AI, and has acted as a board observer for Skyryse and Pow.bio. Previous experience includes roles at Invisible Technologies, Inc. as Chief of Staff, and SoFi Inc., where contributions included the development of employee benefits and partnerships that enhanced student loan refinancing for professionals. Rountree's early career included work as a Revenue Cycle Analyst at Huron Consulting Group and a broad investment portfolio as a "Cherub" Investor, showcasing significant engagement with companies aimed at delivering real value. Rountree earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Vanderbilt University.