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Rick Grinnell

Rick Grinnell

VC

Founder and Managing Partner, Glasswing Ventures

AI-enabled security and enterprise infrastructure investor

Boston, MA3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
WebsiteLinkedIn𝕏@rickgrinnellGlasswing Ventures
AISecurityEnterprise SaaSInfrastructureData

Background

Rick Grinnell co-founded Glasswing Ventures and focuses on AI-enabled security and enterprise infrastructure investments. He has 24 years of venture capital experience and was previously Managing Director at Fairhaven Capital. He holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Investment Thesis

Early-stage AI-native security and enterprise infrastructure, seeking companies where AI is a core architectural element.

Investment Focus

Stages

Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

Sectors

AISecurityEnterprise SaaSInfrastructureData

Based in: Boston, MA (North America)

Notable Investments

Black Kite

Board member

Allure Security

Board member

Nametag

Board member

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Last updated: Jun 11, 2026