The former CEO of a New York City-based venture capital firm was sentenced by a Bridgeport federal judge Monday to 30 days in jail for stealing more than $300,000 in upfront fees from clients and spending it on car payments, meals and other personal expenses.

Pawcatuck resident Joseph McAndrew, 75, was charged with defrauding clients over a seven-year period. He pleaded guilty in April to one count of wire fraud.