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Brunswick Business Incubator
Brunswick Business Incubator focuses on industries like AI, Cleantech, and Cyber Security. They support entrepreneurs with innovative businesses in these sectors through their accelerator program. The incubator specializes in early-stage companies, offering shared workspace and resources for development. Their geographical preference appears to be in New Brunswick, providing a platform for networking and business growth. Previous investments include RTMLITE USA, an industrial occupant. However, specific details about other investments are not readily available. As an Angel Investor, Daniel Aicardi invests personal money into promising companies typically in exchange for equity. Further information on his partnership and collaboration styles is not provided on public profiles.
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Sarah Douglas
Sarah Douglas is a Director at CincyTech, overseeing financing and exit transactions for new investments, with a focus on innovative founders tackling complex challenges. She has led over 100 financings and works closely with research institutions. Sarah has a background in venture capital and enjoys the outdoors and national park travel.
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Taher Haveliwala
Taher Haveliwala is known for investing in Pre-seed BioTech and various other areas. His recent investments include companies like Hypersonix, Pulsa, Deepen AI, Muvr, Evertoon, Blueshift, SRCH2, and ElasticBox. Taher focuses on visionary founders with unique technical and market insights, supported by strong engineering teams. He has invested in dozens of early-stage startups with exits to Slack, Google, Autodesk, Rakuten, Niantic, and others. Taher partners with early-stage startups, aiding in developing their initial prototypes and technology platforms, particularly in search and machine learning domains.
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ICONIQ Capital
ICONIQ Capital is a privately-held investment firm that serves some influential families and organizations.
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Vernon Niven
Vernon Niven is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a focus on AI & Machine Learning. He serves as the COO of CogAbility and Provost of CogUniversity in Gulf Breeze, FL. With 20+ years of experience in digital marketing, SaaS & enterprise software, and enterprise IT, Vernon is known for founding Twinspires.com among other ventures. His investments span SaaS startups in B2B services, ad tech, AI-as-a-service, and social media. While specific check sizes were not available, he has significant experience in AI, marketing automation, and process change initiatives. Vernon’s collaboration style emphasizes transparency and fostering a culture of collaboration. His geographical preference is primarily in Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA.
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Arches Capital
Arches Capital, an angel group based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focuses on investing in financial technology, data science, commerce, cybersecurity, medical technology, and software sectors.
- Awz
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Matt Britton
Matt Britton is a renowned Generation Z & AI expert, futurist, and keynote speaker. He has a proven track record of working with over half of the Fortune 500 companies. In his professional career, he has been involved with companies like The Magma Group, Mr. Youth, Crowdtap, and YouthNation. Matt Britton is the Founder and CEO of Suzy, a real-time consumer intelligence software. He has made investments in Suzy, which has raised significant funding in its latest round. His investment check size ranges from $12 million as seen in the latest Series C funding of Suzy. Britton’s geographical preference and investment focus areas are not specifically stated. However, his career showcases a strong emphasis on consumer behavior, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned on his website.
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Notion Capital
Notion is an early-stage venture fund that focuses on technology and cloud computing markets.
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Mohsen Moazami
Mohsen Moazami is the Managing Partner at Seif Capital, a global venture capital firm focusing on frontier technologies. His investments span security, cybersecurity, big data analytics, enterprise SaaS applications, and telecom industries. He has a background in entrepreneurship and has been a speaker at various prestigious platforms. Geographically, his investments are global but have concentrated interests in LATAM and MENA regions. His previous investments include Tulip, Lydia.ai, Graphdive, and Peek. With over 30 years of experience, he demonstrates a collaborative and strategic partnership style.
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Serge Chiaramonte
Serge Chiaramonte is an early stage tech angel investor & advisor with a focus on Wellness & Fitness, Education, AI, ClimateTech/CleanTech, E-commerce, SaaS, Consumer Internet, and FinTech sectors. Serge prefers angel investments with a geographical preference for London. His previous investments include companies like StackOne, qomodo, Borderless, Trezy, Kohort, and more. He typically invests between $10K to $500K, with a sweet spot around $100K. Serge collaborates with co-investors such as Hector Mason from Episode 1 Ventures, Niccolo Sanarico from Primo Ventures, Alex Brunicki from Backed VC, and others.
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Arash Ferdowsi
Arash Ferdowsi is an Angel investor investing in various sectors like Security, Logistics, Future of Work, SMB Software, AI, Developer Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer Internet, FinTech, and SaaS. He typically invests between $50,000 to $200,000, with a sweet spot of $100,000. Arash has made 44 investments, including companies like PawCo Foods, Artie, Alinea, Bujeti, Respell, and Extropic AI. He has had 3 portfolio exits, with the latest being Golden on April 23, 2024.
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iAngels
iAngels is a Venture Capital and Angel Investment firm that provides investor audience the opportunity to invest in early-stage start-ups.
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Blue Bear Capital
Blue Bear Capital is a venture capital investor supporting companies that apply AI and data-driven technologies to energy infrastructures.
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Lynn Polakoff Baine
Lynn Polakoff Baine is the General Partner at Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm that focuses on women entrepreneurs. Golden Seeds invests in various sectors like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Software, and more. Their investments cover stages from Pre-Seed to Series D. Lynn Polakoff Baine leads investor relations and corporate development for the Golden Seeds portfolio companies. The geographical preference is not specified. Previous investments and specific investment check sizes are not available. Lynn’s track record and professional career details are limited. Partnership and collaboration styles at Golden Seeds remain undisclosed.
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YB
Yongbai Choi is an investor at Vulcan Capital focusing on early-stage venture capital investments. He has been involved in investments in companies such as Rebellyous Foods, AdaptX, Blokable, Kevala, Nifty Games, Gentem, and AI.Reverie. His investments cover a range of sectors including food tech, healthcare, real estate, gaming, and AI. Yongbai Choi’s investments vary in size and include Seed Rounds and Series A and B investments. He brings valuable experience and expertise in evaluating and supporting startups in their growth journey.
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Amanda Lannert
Amanda Lannert is the Chief Executive Officer of Jellyvision, a key figure in driving the company. The company transforms from business-to-consumer to business-to-business, focusing on their revenue model. Amanda’s investment check size ranges from $250k to $1.5M as co-founders. Previous investments include growing Jellyvision to serve Fortune 1000 clients with ALEX®. Amanda’s partnership style emphasizes collaboration and culture, fostering a people-centric environment. The investment thesis is about pioneering disruptive emerging technologies, particularly in AI and Deeptech.
- Energy Impact Partners LLC
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Skolkovo Ventures
Skolkovo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Moscow, Russian Federation. Their investment focus areas include energy efficiency, strategic computer technologies, biomedicine, nuclear technologies, and space technologies. Skolkovo Ventures invests in early-stage tech startups. They have a preference for investing in Russia. With previous investments in Cyberphysics and a target fund size of RUB 2.5-3 billion, their track record includes successful investments in the fintech, AI, virtual and augmented reality sectors. Skolkovo Ventures operates with Western-style transparency, control, and auditing, promoting collaboration in cutting-edge research and development activities.
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Lakestar
Lakestar is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies led by exceptional entrepreneurs.
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Paul Klemm
Paul Klemm is a Partner at Earlybird Venture Capital focusing on sectors such as FinTech, Consumer, and Marketing. He has worked with companies like Aiven, Allthings, B2X, and Isar Aerospace. Paul believes in long-term partnerships with founders and providing added value throughout the investment journey. His investments cover B2B SaaS companies and products led ventures in areas like messaging, cloud engineering simulation, CRM, and skill-based learning platforms. He supports startups in the Nordics, contributes to climate impact initiatives, and SpaceTech. Paul Klemm’s partnership style involves coaching the Digital West Investment team and participating in deal-sourcing activities.
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Laura Moller
Laura Möller is an Investment Manager at Burda Principal Investments, focusing on sectors like AI & Data, Fintech, Brand-led commerce, Marketplace, and Cybersecurity. She has supported companies such as Aleph Alpha, Billease, Bloom & Wild, Carsome, Nord Security, Skillshare, Uluu, and Vinted. Laura Möller’s investment check size is around $100,000, and she is known for her collaboration and partnership styles within the team at Burda Principal Investments.
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Minda Brusse
Minda Brusse is a venture partner at 2048 Ventures and the co-founder and managing director at First Row Partners. She focuses on pre-seed tech companies, primarily in data and software. Her investment check size was $3M for a seed round in ApertureData. Minda Brusse’s geographical preference is the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle and Portland. She aims to elevate women in investment leadership roles and invests in industries like digital health, genomics, AI, machine learning, and robotics. Her partnership and collaboration styles involve a founder-first perspective, optimism, diligence, and intellectual rigor in her portfolio.
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Stephen Case
Steve Case, through Revolution’s ‘The Rise of the Rest’ fund, invests in companies across the U.S. with an average check size of $500,000. He focuses on underserved areas, forming partnerships with local investment partners to identify early-stage funding opportunities. Case’s collaboration style emphasizes the importance of partnerships, particularly in the ‘third wave’ of entrepreneurship.
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Play Ventures
Play Ventures is a venture funding that invests globally in games and game services startups.
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Waldemar Maurer
Waldemar Maurer is a Partner at DTCP Infra, with a focus on investing in Cloud Infrastructure (Series B). He targets investment stages in Series B, operates predominantly in the European Union (EU), Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. Waldemar has a track record in private equity and investment banking, managing investments ranging from $20M to $25M. He collaborates with T.Capital, the corporate venture capital arm of Deutsche Telekom. Waldemar Maurer’s professional career includes roles as Managing Director at DTCP and Partner in Digital Infrastructure at DTCP.
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Isabel Hazan
Isabel Hazan, an Investment Professional at Leaders Fund Inc, focuses on investing in technology startups, particularly in the SaaS sector. Her previous investments have included companies like CallRail, 360insights, and Spatial. Isabel’s investments cover both early and later stage VC, with a primary geographic focus on Toronto, Canada.
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Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes is an Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst Partners, focusing on identifying new investment opportunities and supporting business development in consumer services, Internet, new media, and disruptive technology. His geographical preference includes North America and Europe. He has a track record as a co-founder of Facebook and Director of Online Organizing for President Barack Obama’s campaign. The investment stage at General Catalyst is early-stage and growth equity. Unfortunately, specific information on previous investments, investment check size, and partnership and collaboration styles were not found.
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State of Mind Ventures
SOMV is an Israeli venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments.
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Kevin Moore
Kevin Moore is an Angel Investor at KRM Interests LLC with an investment range of $25K – $250K and a sweet spot of $100K. His investment focus areas include Pre-Seed AI, Data Services, Developer Tools, Analytics, BioTech, Cloud Infrastructure, Web3/Blockchain, Marketplaces, and SaaS. Kevin Moore has made 95 investments across various industries and stages. He prefers investing in locations such as Canada, Seattle/Portland, Austin, Midwest, and Boston/New England. Some of his notable previous investments include Augmend, SilkChart, Redbird, Cashmere, and Ascend Homes. Kevin Moore’s partnership and collaboration style involve working with a network of investors and co-investors, with affiliations such as The New Normal Fund, FAST â by GETTYLAB, Y Combinator, and more.
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Albert Azout
Albert Azout is the Founder and Managing Partner at Level Ventures, with a focus on AI, machine learning, and data sciences. He invests in venture capital managers and entrepreneurs at the intersection of science and technology. Albert Azout has a track record as a software engineer, ML-practitioner, and successful ML founder. He emphasizes collaboration and partnerships in the AI space. His investments span various companies such as Enveda Biosciences, True Anomaly, Route, Shield AI, Astranis, Hippo Insurance, Zymergen, and Berkeley Lights, among others. Recommendations from colleagues highlight his intelligence, drive, vision, and ability to succeed.
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Joshua Müller
Joshua Müller is an investor at DTCP Capital, focusing on accelerating digital transformation and creating a diverse, equal, and carbon-neutral digital society. His investment thesis revolves around transformative technology leaders globally, with a strategic emphasis on Growth Equity and digital infrastructure. Joshua has made previous investments in European Union and Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His investment check size is tailored to support seed to Series B companies. DTCP Capital’s partnership and collaboration style align with fostering long-term relationships and synergies to drive innovation and growth.
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Arjan Dijk
Arjan Dijk is an individual angel investor focusing on investments in companies within the Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Distribution, Payments, and Revenue Management sectors. His investment check size ranges from $2.3M to $5M per company. Arjan Dijk has a successful track record in marketing and business, previously serving as the Vice President of Global Marketing at Google and leading marketing efforts at Booking.com as the Chief Marketing Officer. His previous investments include GoodTrust, with investments in 2021 and 2021, totaling $7.3M. Arjan Dijk is known for his collaborations with a preference for the introspective, relational, and expressive collaboration styles, leveraging different approaches to enhance cooperation and productivity.
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1517 Fund
1517 supports teams with pre-seed and seed funding for technology startups.
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NewView Capital
NewView Capital has developed a new model in venture capital to drive sustainable growth for entrepreneurs.
- RHEA FUND
- BlueScopeX
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Gemini Israel Ventures
Gemini is a venture capital fund that invests in early and seed-stage companies.
- Celtic House Venture Partners
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Sean Moriarty
Sean Moriarty is a renowned leader in the B2B and B2C tech sectors. He has a track record in emerging tech integration with enterprise environments. Sean Moriarty has made investments in companies such as Fitmob and demonstrated a hands-on approach in growing high-achieving tech companies. His investment check size details are not readily available.
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Heiko Hubertz
Mr. Heiko Hubertz is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at Oxolo. He is also an Angel Investor with a successful entrepreneurial background in the internet industry. He founded his first Internet start-up in 1998 and later Bigpoint, which he sold the majority of to TA & Summit Partner in 2011 for over $600 million. He has significant national and international investment experience and is recognized as one of the most important Internet entrepreneurs, receiving prestigious awards. He is trained as a computer scientist and holds a degree from PTL Wedel in 1997.
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Bob Romney
Bob Romney is an Angel/Individual investor with a track record in Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Semantic Search markets. He has made past investments in Maana. Bob is associated with Miramar Ventures and is known for his partnership and collaboration styles in Irvine, California, United States. Specific investment check sizes were not found for Bob Romney.
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Anton Antich
Anton Antich is an investor specializing in scaling company operations. He focuses on seed/round A stages, typically investing small amounts (~$50K), and has a strong network with fellow angel investors and VC funds. Based in Unteraegeri, Switzerland, known for its ‘Cryptovalley’ status, Anton’s areas of interest include AI, infrastructure software, end-to-end revenue generation processes, and B2B markets. With a professional background at Microsoft and VMware, he played a pivotal role in the growth of Veeam Software into a 600M+ corporation. Anton’s portfolio includes investments in companies like Mercaux, Kuberlabs, Intento, Astrodigital, and ExactFarming, spanning retail platforms, AI solutions, satellite imaging, and farming ERP. Known for his operational expertise, Anton has a successful track record of scaling operations and facilitating company growth through his corporate and startup experience.
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RPS Ventures
PS Ventures is a late-stage venture capital firm that is a collaborative between Blue Pool Capital, SoftBank Group, and Jerry Yang.
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Claude Donzé
Claude Donzé is an investor with a focus on innovation and collaboration, supporting startups across diverse sectors. His investments are strategic and varied, aligning with cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking ventures. While specific details on investment thesis, focus areas, stage of investment, geographical preferences, previous investments, track record, professional career, investment check size, and partnership styles were not found, Claude Donzé is known for actively engaging with entrepreneurs and fostering a culture of innovation and growth through his investments.
- Silverfern Group, Inc.
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COSIMO Ventures
COSIMO provides an active management approach for the growth acceleration of great technology companies across the globe.
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CRV
CRV is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage investments in technology companies.
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Mathew Farkash
Mathew Farkash is an Advisor to Epsilon Health Investors and a Founding Partner of Blueprint Health, a healthcare-focused accelerator fund. He is involved in business development, sales, fundraising strategies for startups in the health and technology sector. Mr. Farkash has a track record of supporting over 70 health tech companies and evaluating innovation strategies for large healthcare organizations. His educational background includes Brown University (B.A., 2003) and NYU Stern School of Business (M.B.A., 2009). Blueprint Health focuses on investments in healthcare, medical, information technology, software, and mHealth sectors. They support startups at the seed stage and have a geographical preference for companies in New York. Mr. Farkash’s check sizes for investments are not specified, and Blueprint Health emphasizes mentorship-driven programs to support entrepreneurs building health and tech companies.
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Igor Tulchinsky
Igor Tulchinsky, the Founder and CEO of WorldQuant Ventures, focuses on disruptive technology companies in finance and data. The firm’s investment thesis is to invest in innovative entrepreneurs driving emerging technologies for real-world change. WorldQuant Ventures evaluates a wide range of alternative investments and actively supports companies in Fintech, Cleantech, Quantum Computing, Healthcare, Data, and AI sectors. The geographic preference includes North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America. The investment check size varies, as evidenced by investments in finance news site Benzinga. Igor Tulchinsky’s collaboration style involves establishing initiatives and supporting strategic needs, as seen with partnerships with institutions like Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Philip A. Krim
Philip A. Krim, along with partners Evan Caron and Sharo Atmeh, founded Montauk Climate with the goal of incubating entrepreneurship within climate tech. The team takes a hands-on approach to guide early-stage companies and actively participates in creating businesses. Montauk Climate aims to balance the hardware-heavy climate tech industry by emphasizing energy, software, and infrastructure, fostering internal entrepreneurship, and collaborating with other industry companies and leaders. The company has a founding budget of $8.5 million, with $7 million funded by Sheel Tyle at Amplo, and plans to initiate its own venture fund. Previous investments by Philip A. Krim include Bark Social, Ro, Cart.com, Yumi, Scentbird, Paloma, Backbone PLM, and Kindred. Geographic preferences for residency programs and the impact of applicants’ preferences on interview invitations are considered. Various collaboration styles such as communication-oriented collaboration and task-oriented collaboration are used by Philip A. Krim to drive performance and productivity in workplaces.
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TechOperators
TechOperators is a venture capital firm which focuses on solutions in software, internet, cloud computing, security, and infrastructure.
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Amino Capital
Amino Capital focusing on data driven startups, and blockchain powered next generation protocols.
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Bernhard Janke
Bernhard Janke is an Investment Partner at 468 Capital, specializing in convertible note, early stage venture, late stage venture, and private equity investments. Based in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Bernhard focuses on European Union (EU), Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. With 14 partner investments, he has funded organizations like einwert, askui, Aleph Alpha, and Workist. Holding board roles at Immerok, Aleph Alpha, and sevDesk, Bernhard’s investment check sizes typically range in millions, with a notable collaboration style seen in partnerships like that with Cavalry Ventures. He brings a wealth of experience and industry relationships to his investments.
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Michael Scharff
Michael Scharff is the Founder, Board Observer, and Advisor at Evolv AI based in San Francisco, California. He is also the Founder and CEO of Scharff Advisors, Inc. located in Berkeley, CA. Previously, Michael held the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Sentient Technologies (USA) LLC in San Francisco and EVP/Chief Digital Officer at Sears Canada in Toronto, Canada. With a background including roles at Toys R Us and experience in merchandising, website experience, and global eCommerce, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His current focus areas involve advisory roles and entrepreneurship in the AI sector, showcasing a dedication to innovative technology. Additionally, Michael has a diverse professional career spanning various industries, showcasing versatility and expertise. Having held leadership positions in prominent organizations, he has demonstrated a strong track record of strategic business development. Throughout his career, Michael Scharff has exhibited a keen interest in technology, innovation, and strategic business growth. His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills make him a valuable asset in the investment landscape.
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Anthony Katsur
Anthony Katsur is a media technology veteran with over 25 years of experience. He has held executive leadership positions at innovative technology companies in the digital media industry. His previous roles include SVP of Platforms at Nexstar Digital and President of Sonobi, where he led strategic partnerships with leading media companies. Anthony Katsur is actively involved in industry conferences and has contributed thought leadership to various publications. His involvement in the IAB Tech Lab showcases his dedication to developing technology standards for growth and trust in the digital media ecosystem.
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Bain Capital
Bain Capital is a global alternative investment firm specializes in private equity, venture capital, and credit products.
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Viola Ventures
Viola Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in Israeli related early stage companies.
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Defense Angels
Defense Angels is an angel group specializing in early stage venture and seed investments. Their investment check size ranges from 50K to 250K USD. They focus on sectors like healthtech, mobility, deep tech, artificial intelligence, spacetech, and cybersecurity.
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Keith Rosema
Keith Rosema is a Partner at Madrona Venture Labs. His investment focus areas include AutoTech (Seed), BioTech (Seed), AI (Seed), FinTech (Seed), AutoTech (Series A), BioTech (Series A), AI (Series A), and FinTech (Series A). He has a track record of successful investments and professional career in enterprise AI startups. Keith typically invests in the range of $100K to $10.0M with a sweet spot of $1M. Madrona Venture Labs follows principles of supporting founders, breaking barriers, continuous learning, and staying in the zone of genius.
- StoreWest
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Neeraj Gupta
Neeraj Gupta serves as a Co-Founder & Partner at Cervin Ventures. The investment focus areas of his fund include industry solutions and data infrastructure. His fund typically invests in rounds such as Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, with sectors like Enterprise, AI/Devtools, and Cybersecurity. The fund leads rounds in Seed and Series A, and invests in the USA, India, and Israel. Neeraj Gupta has invested in companies such as SocialBoat, Ampool, ClientSuccess, Punchh, and LaunchDarkly. His collaboration style is known to be collaborative, transparent, and empowering.
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Picus Capital
Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy.
- Mill Road Capital Management LLC
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Mahendra Vora
Mahendra Vora, as the Founder and Executive Chairman of Vora Ventures, focuses on investing in the software, services, and infrastructure solutions space. The firm’s investment strategies include Early Stage, Seed, Startup, Expansion/Late Stage, Recapitalization, and Venture (General). Vora Ventures has a geographical focus on the Great Lakes and Midwestern US regions. Mahendra Vora’s track record in the tech industry includes founding and selling technology companies. Previous investments by Mahendra Vora include AssureCare and various portfolio companies of Vora Ventures. The partnership and collaboration styles of Mahendra Vora emphasize hands-on support and resources for portfolio companies. Specific collaboration styles are demonstrated through the operation of the Vora Innovation Center, providing end-to-end digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
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Larry Rosenberger
Larry Rosenberger is a seasoned investor with a focus on analytics and data-related startups. He co-founded Sapiens Data Science and serves on the boards of companies like Fenris Digital and Scorenomics. Rosenberger’s previous experience as the President & CEO of Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has given him deep knowledge in predictive analytics in the financial services industry. His investments include companies like MeasureOne and XOR Data Exchange. Rosenberger’s investment check sizes vary based on the company and round. He is known for his collaborative approach, providing strategic advice and expertise in analytics and predictive algorithms to help startups grow.
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Heiko Rauch
Heiko Rauch is a Berlin-based entrepreneur and investor with an impressive track record. He co-founded Zanox, Europe’s leading performance advertisment network, which he helped grow to over 400 employees and revenues over â¬300M. He advises Inflight VR on branding, scaling, and organizational structuring.
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Flash Forward Ventures
Flash Forward Ventures is an Angel investor providing business support and financing to emerging technology companies. Their investment focus areas include Biofuel, Big Data, Analytics, Clean Energy, and Location-Based Services. They have made 1 investment listed on Crunchbase. Their investment check size ranges from early stage investments. Their partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the sources.
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Rahul Desai
Rahul Desai is a Member of the Risk Committee at Atrato, an angel investor, and currently manages a seed fund. His investment thesis focuses on investing in Emerging Markets. He engages in impact venture capital and advocates for new approaches to investing in this field. Rahul’s investment check size varies based on the specific opportunities presented, and he has a track record of successful execution in multimillion-dollar global projects. Rahul has experience in project development analysis, business development, and has held positions at Aypa Power in San Francisco and Ranger Power in Chicago. He is known for his partnership and collaboration styles, fostering creative relationships between humans and AI systems. Rahul Desai’s professional career includes roles at Aypa Power and Ranger Power among others, demonstrating a strong commitment to impactful investments and innovative collaboration.
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Founding Angels
Founding Angels is an angel investor with an investment thesis focusing on startups with strong founding teams and a passion for executing their vision. Their investment focus areas may include specific industries like sustainability or AI. They typically invest in early-stage startups at the seed or angel round, looking for companies with full-time employees and a built product. Geographically, they may have a diverse approach and collaborate with founders through mentorship or advisory services, guiding startups towards success. Founding Angels’ track record involves driving global company growth using innovative strategies. They invest check sizes that can vary but may start from a minimum of $100,000.
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Impact51
Impact51 is an investor focusing on early-stage funding for technology-oriented, digitally driven start-ups with scalable business potential primarily in B2B segments. They actively engage with 3-5 new investments per year and act as an investment syndicate through their network. Their geographical presence includes Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, and the United States. The team comprises experienced former executives with expertise in entrepreneurship, corporate management, consulting, and venture capital. Impact51’s mission is to share entrepreneurial and management experience with startups and provide hands-on operational support for growth. They have made 20 investments with 3 exits over the last 4 years, investing over 4 million euros.
- H2 Ventures
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Uncorrelated Ventures
Uncorrelated Ventures invests in infrastructure software.
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Faraz Fatemi
Faraz Fatemi is a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners with a hands-on role in early-stage consumer investments. He focuses on consumer social, the creator economy, community-based commerce, and AI opportunities. Faraz has a track record as a rising star in VC, receiving recognition from Forbes. He collaborates with industry veterans and is involved in pre-launch startups, engaging with partners like Wix Engineering, Taboola, and AI21 Labs. His investment check size and specific geographical preferences are not publicly available.
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Ronjon Nag
Dr. Ronjon Nag, as an investor, serves as Chief Executive Officer at Agemica, Co-Founder at Superbio, Board Member at Introhive, Investment Director at Concr, and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Payplant. He is also a Managing Director at MIT Alumni Angels of Northern California and Board Member at Healx, Propel(x), Bounce Imaging, Celeris Therapeutics, Boomerang Bike, Ecrio, and IQ Capital. Ronjon Nag is an inventor and entrepreneur who has been awarded various accolades for his contributions in the field. He has a track record of founding and advising multiple start-ups, with some of his companies being acquired by industry giants like Apple, BlackBerry, and Motorola. Ronjon Nag works at the intersection of AI and Biology and teaches courses on AI, Genes, Ethics, Longevity Science, and Venture Capital at Stanford University.
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Bill Miller
Bill Miller, a private investor at WFM Ventures based in Dallas, Texas, is renowned for his deep value approach to equities. An experienced Chairman and CIO at Miller Value Partners, Miller’s investment thesis focuses on long-term intrinsic value by identifying market inefficiencies. Notable previous investments include Stellantis N.V., Viatris Inc., Airbnb, Inc., and Western Alliance Bancorporation. These picks reflect his preference for value-driven investments with a 3-year holding period. Miller’s strategic geographical investments span across diverse sectors, aiming to capitalize on emerging market trends. Collaborative and methodical in his approach, Miller’s investment check size is substantial, as seen in his significant stake increase in Western Alliance Bancorporation. This demonstrates his commitment to fostering growth in promising companies while navigating market uncertainties with a calculated investment strategy.
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Nicolai Wadstrom
Nicolai Wadstrom is the Founder, CEO & General Partner of BootstrapLabs, a leading Silicon Valley based Venture Capital firm focused on Applied Artificial Intelligence. BootstrapLabs has been making Venture Capital investments since being founded in 2008 and in 2015 was one of the first Venture Capital firms to invest with an AI-first Venture Capital strategy. Nicolai focuses on investing in visionary founders that solve today’s most valuable opportunities by applying Artificial Intelligence. His investment check sizes range from early-stage to growth-stage investments. He has a track record of investing in, advising, and mentoring numerous companies in building and scaling technology products. Nicolai has a collaborative partnership style and engages with a community that cares about applying Artificial Intelligence to solve important problems and seize opportunities.
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Michael Antonov
Michael Antonov is the founder of Formic Ventures, a longevity-focused venture capital firm. He was the co-founder of Oculus VR and Scaleform. His investment thesis is focused on prolonging human healthspan and empowering human creativity. Michael invests in early-stage high tech and biotech startups. His geographical preference is not specified. Some of his previous investments include Oculus and Scaleform. Michael has a track record of successful ventures in the virtual reality and user interface middleware industries.
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Nitya Rajendran
Nitya Rajendran is a Senior Associate at Tribeca Venture Partners focusing on early stage investments in consumer-tech, fintech, and business-to-business companies. Tribeca Venture Partners primarily invests in New York-based companies and follows high conviction investment strategies. Nitya’s professional career includes Seed Round and Early stage VC investments with a focus on Marketplaces, Analytics, Data & Databases, Security & Privacy, Cloud Infrastructure, SaaS, FinTech, AI & ML, Advertising, and Enterprise Software. Her track record includes investments in various sectors. She leads Series A and seed investments in 4-6 companies annually. Nitya’s investment partnership and collaboration styles involve actively collaborating with founders and providing support for growth.
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Roger Ingold
Roger Ingold is the founder of RS Investments, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. The firm focuses on investments in Health Care, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Therapeutics. With a total of 7 investments and an average round size of $85M, RS Investments has a track record of 6 exits. One of the popular portfolio startups is Four51. Roger Ingold’s fund was most active in 2000, and the average startup value when receiving investment from RS Investments is highlighted on the (website)[http://www.rsinvestments.com].
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Matthew Ocko
Matthew Ocko is a Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at Data Collective, with investments spanning computational and synthetic biology, geospatial and space access. His investments focus on funding deep technology companies at the early stage. He has a track record of over 30 years as a tech entrepreneur and VC, with successful investments including Zoom, Fortinet, D-Wave Systems, Uber, AngelList, Xensource, and Facebook. Matthew Ocko’s check size for investments ranges from $1 million to $15 million, with a partnership approach that emphasizes the importance of collaborations for meaningful innovation and driving better healthcare outcomes.
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Eric Franchi
Eric Franchi, a General Partner at AperiamVentures, focuses on early-stage ad tech, marketing tech, and enabling services investments. His investment thesis centers on these areas, particularly in Pre-seed MarketingTech, Media/Content, and Analytics. Eric has a track record of successful investments, including LovePop, mParticle, and JW Player. With a career spanning from co-founding Undertone to his current role, Eric has demonstrated expertise in digital advertising and technology. His investments typically range from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M per company. Eric’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize the power of partnerships, forging a collaborative approach with clients, founders, and advisors. This approach reflects his commitment to innovation and growth in the digital marketing and ad tech space.
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Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a venture capital fund investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage tech startups.
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Threshold
Threshold is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on conviction investment strategy.
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Andrew Jassy
Andrew Jassy is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amazon. He has led the company through strategic focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), regionalized warehouse networks, and cost-cutting efforts. Jassy’s investment thesis revolves around the transformative potential of generative AI and regional logistics strategies. His investment check size is aligned with his substantial ownership stake in Amazon. Jassy’s professional career is marked by his successful leadership in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and his approach to societal issues. His collaboration style emphasizes open communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. While Jassy’s specific geographical preferences and previous personal investments are not explicitly mentioned in the data found, his track record showcases his strong leadership skills in high-pressure situations and his commitment to advancing Amazon’s growth and innovation.
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REES Capital
REES Capital is an angel investment and mentor capital firm based in South Jordan, Utah. They focus on start-ups and high-growth companies, providing mentoring, advising, and angel investing services. The firm offers services in financial modeling, business growth, networking, raising capital, mergers & acquisitions, HR strategy, marketing & sales strategy, operations, product development, and technology strategy. REES Capital collaborates closely with entrepreneurs to drive company growth and maximize equity value through strategic direction. Their investment check size ranges between $25,000 to $2 million per investment. With a track record of successful closed investments, REES Capital aims to help entrepreneurs succeed with minimal capital in a short time while maintaining integrity.
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Daniel Li
Daniel Li, a Partner at Madrona Venture Group, focuses his investments on sectors and stages like gaming/eSports, social networks, cloud infrastructure, Web3/Crypto, AI, SaaS, and enterprise. His investment check size ranges from $500K to $15.0M, with a sweet spot at $5.0M. Some of his previous investments include GawkBox. Daniel Li collaborates actively with co-investors and scouts in the industry, emphasizing partnerships within the gaming and tech sectors. He brings a wealth of experience from his partnerships and professional background, contributing to the growth of startups in these areas.
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Sebastian Borek
Sebastian Borek is an accomplished entrepreneur, advisor, and ecosystem builder. He specializes in ecosystem and venture building, ventures capital, and developing compelling educational formats. He has been involved in various organizations such as Peruya, Hinterland of Things, Borek Media GmbH, Visionary Ventures GmbH, Founders Foundation gGmbH, FinanceAds International GmbH (FinLeap), Bertelsmann SE, ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG (9live), and Cardmine Inc. Sebastian is committed to driving innovation, ecosystem building, and investing in technologies such as AI and blockchain. He has experience in advising, co-founding, being a CEO, and founding various entities.
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Lifeline Ventures
Lifeline Ventures is a team of serial entrepreneurs that invest in sectors we know by heart from our years as founders and startup leaders.
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Prime Venture Partners
Prime Venture Partners is a natural destination for the startups targeting global markets
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Riccardo Zacconi
Riccardo Zacconi is an Italian businessman known for his role as the CEO of King, a video game development company. His investment thesis for King.com was focused on providing a product that portals did not have to pay for but could generate revenue through revenue sharing deals. Zacconi has shown interest in tech investments, particularly in areas like AI. While specific details about his investment focus areas and stage of investment are not available, he has made investments in various projects, including Ready Player Me. His professional career includes being the co-founder and former CEO of King.com. Additionally, Zacconi’s partnership and collaboration styles involve close involvement in testing games at King. The exact investment check size and geographical preferences are not specified in the available data.
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Gilman Louie
Gilman Louie is a Partner at Alsop Louie Partners with a focus on investments in Game and Entertainment, Security or Cybersecurity, High Tech, Next Generation Engines, and Advanced Manufacturing. He prefers to invest in the US and has shown interest in Synthetic Biology and Semiconductors. His investment check size can vary, typically ranging from $8M up to $20M in a particular company. Gilman Louie has a strong track record in the national security and investment sectors, serving in key roles at In-Q-Tel and various organizations. His partnership and collaboration styles involve active participation in organizations like the National Intelligence University and Federation of American Scientists, and he serves on numerous commercial and advisory boards. Gilman Louie has received prestigious awards in his field and holds an extensive educational background.
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Rakesh Gupta
Rakesh Gupta is the Co-Founder of KiwiTech, a top-tier startup investor and technology solutions provider. Their firm focuses on AI, sensors, mobility, energy, and batteries. KiwiTech has a scalable investment model, with over 500 early-stage tech startup investments across the country. Rakesh has a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.E.E.E from The Ohio State University. KiwiTech has provided over 1,500 technology solutions to startups and Fortune 500 companies, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Novelis
- Breed Reply
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Brewer Lane Ventures
Brewer Lane Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund backing founders transforming the insurance and finance industries.
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Betaworks Ventures
Betaworks Ventures is a product-focused, seed-stage venture capital fund based in New York City and San Francisco.
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Charles Beeler
Charles Beeler is a General Partner at Rally Ventures, specializing in datacenter and enterprise computing innovations. His investment thesis revolves around companies driving innovation in the workplace environment. Charles has a strong focus on systems, storage, and cloud computing sectors with an emphasis on datacenter efficiency improvements. He serves on the boards of companies like Atlantis Computing and Coupa Software. With extensive experience, Charles previously managed technology venture capital funds at Piper Jaffray Ventures and has been a part of Scripps Ventures. Charles’s investment interests span various sectors, as shown by his involvement in companies like AnyRoad, Blackwell Security, Lucem Health, Bugcrowd Inc, Influ2, Oxide Computer Company, Picnic Corporation, VentureBeat, and Node Summit. His investments underscore a commitment to supporting startups with innovative approaches and scalable technologies. Charles actively engages with portfolio companies as a Board Member, Investor, and Founder, contributing his expertise to foster growth and success in the startup ecosystem.
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Northpond Ventures
Northpond Ventures is a science-driven project capital firm that focuses on biotechnology and affiliated industries.
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David Nemetz
David Nemetz, the Founder of Reverb Ventures, focuses on investing in the creator economy and web3 landscape, particularly in early-stage companies at the Seed to Series A stage. His areas of interest include creator tools, platforms, and web3 projects like NFTs and social tokens. With a background in digital media from companies like Bleacher Report and Inverse, Nemetz applies his expertise to help startups in these spaces grow their audience and build impactful businesses. He has made investments in startups such as Siftery. Nemetz has an extensive career record in executive and leadership roles, demonstrating a successful history of optimizing organizations operationally and delivering impactful results. His educational background includes an MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a BSCE from Louisiana State University. Nemetz’s investment check size and partnership collaboration style are not explicitly specified in the available data.
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Felix Raasch
Felix Raasch is a Private Equity Analyst at Riverside Partners LLC in New York. His investment focus areas include Data & Databases, Games & Gaming, eSports, Space Travel & Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Developer Tools, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software, and Marketing Tech. His stage focus is on Seed Round investments. Geographically, he is located in Cologne, Germany. Felix Raasch’s known position is a Private Equity Analyst at Riverside Partners LLC. His investment check size ranges from $560,000 to $18.0 million, with a sweet spot at $9.0 million in a fund size of â¬275 million. Previous investments and specific track record details were not available, but his professional career primarily revolves around his current position in private equity analysis. In partnership and collaboration, he is involved in user innovation activities within the sports equipment field.
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Mark Gorenberg
Mark Gorenberg is a Managing Director at Zetta Venture Partners with a focus on AI & Infrastructure in the US and Europe. Zetta typically invests in Pre-Seed and Seed stages with check sizes ranging from $1M to $5M. Mark Gorenberg’s extensive track record includes being a Director at several tech companies and serving on boards of successful startups like Omniture, AdForce, and Domo. He is also associated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has degrees from MIT, University of Minnesota, and Stanford University.
- ITOCHU Techno-Solutions America, Inc.
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Jim Bruene
Jim Bruene is actively involved in the fintech industry, particularly in areas such as fintech products and trends, banking, mortgage, lending, AI, insurtech, payments, and more. He has a strong focus on organizing and participating in major conferences and events within the financial services and technology sectors. In terms of investment focus, Jim Bruene is associated with payments, financial services, personal finance, and consumer lending markets. While specific details about his stage of investment are not readily available, his involvement with fintech startups and his recognition for driving above-market returns suggest a focus on early to mid-stage investments. Previous investments include Crelate, Datasembly, Lulabop Inc, and SoundCommerce. His track record highlights expertise in the technology sector and success in driving market returns.
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Villi Iltchev
Villi Iltchev is a Partner at August Capital, bringing deep insights into the software and SaaS industry. With a focus on SaaS, enterprise software, developer tools, and mobile applications, Villi has an extensive network and a broad understanding of technology. Previous investments include HiHello, Chat API startup SendBird, and others. Villi Iltchev prefers investing in early to mid-stage companies. Although specific investment check sizes are not easily accessible, he is known for making Seed VC investments. Villi’s partnership and collaboration styles emphasize building meaningful relationships and leveraging technology expertise to support startups’ growth. Based on his career background in strategy, corporate development, and venture capital, Villi Iltchev brings a wealth of experience to August Capital.
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B Capital Group
B Capital Group is a venture capital firm that backs global entrepreneurs in the field of information technology.
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Jeffrey Bezos
Jeffrey Bezos is known for his long-term approach to investments, focusing on companies with strong growth potential and innovative business models. He invests in disruptive technologies like biotech, AI, and neurotechnology. Bezos’ investments span various sectors, including companies such as EverFi, General Assembly, MakerBot, NextDoor, Plenty, Airbnb, Grail, Juno Therapeutics, and more. His investment check size varies, with examples like $112 million in some companies. Bezos values long-term vision, patience, diversification, and investing in passion projects. His leadership style emphasizes teamwork, promoting new leaders, and high-quality decision-making. Bezos has a strategic acquisition history, expanding Amazon’s capabilities through acquisitions like Zappos and Whole Foods.
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Birol Kabakoglu
Birol Kabakoglu is the founder of Tasit.com, an auto classifieds and car rental platform. He has a track record of founding and co-founding companies such as Deka Technology and cvlogin. Kabakoglu’s investment focus areas include startups innovating in data processing and storage, cloud infrastructure, and deeptech with a global appeal and initial paying customers. His investments vary in check sizes depending on the startup. Kabakoglu has a background in software development, database consultancy, and integration. He holds a Diplom degree from Cologne University of Applied Sciences.
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Lee Paries
Lee Paries serves as Vice President, Central and Western Regions at Teradata and as an Advisor at Vertascale. His investment thesis focuses on team, timing, and technology as key factors. He has a proven track record in achieving sales targets in the EMEA market. Lee Paries’ previous investments include advising a big data analytics firm called IDInteract. The collaboration style he embraces is centered on people over product, aligning with partners for unique collections. The check size of his investments is not available in the data found.
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Chris Barchak
Chris Barchak is an early-stage tech investor with a focus on digitization, decarbonization, and adaptation. His previous investments include Neo Technology, Aviri, onefinestay, and Brand Concierge. He has a strong track record in Europe and has provided investments in various sectors like AI, machine learning, and financial services. Chris Barchak’s check size for investments is around $00.00. He is known for his collaborative partnership style and has expertise in areas such as analytics, business intelligence, and market research.
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Zann Ali
Zann Ali, a Partner at 2048 Ventures, is a thesis-driven investor focused on early-stage investments in next-generation B2B platforms, including Biotechnology, Health Tech, AI/ML Applications, Robotics, IoT, and AR/VR. He leads pre-seed or seed rounds in North America or the UK. 2048 Ventures has invested in over 200 startups and is supported by top founders, family offices, and venture capital firms. Previous investments include Century Health, accelerating drug development with AI in clinical data. Zann Ali’s investment range is typically between $150K and $600K.
- Investec Ventures
- Wipro Ventures
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David Gardner
David Gardner, a Fund Manager, Entrepreneur, and Writer, is actively involved in funding promising ventures through the Cofounders Lab and Fund program, supporting entrepreneurs in modeling, vetting their startup ideas, prototyping, and securing investors. His investment portfolio includes cutting-edge technologies across sectors like machine performance analytics, advanced CRM for higher education, and healthcare informatics engines.
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Mihir Bhanot
Mihir Bhanot focuses on investments in Mobile, Consumer Internet, Digital Media, Social Media, SaaS, Financial Services, Analytics, Mobile Commerce, Big Data, Enterprise Software, Clean Technology, and Healthcare. His investment check size ranges from $1K to $10K. He has made 113 investments in various startups with a diverse portfolio. Some of his previous investments include Notion, Twist Home, Zeel, and Armorway. Mihir Bhanot’s partnership and collaboration styles are not specified on the available sources.
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Narendra Gupta
Narendra Gupta is a Co-Founder at Nexus Venture Partners with over 20 years of early and early-growth stage investment experience in the US and India. Nexus Venture Partners focuses on investments in AI, software, commerce, and fintech sectors. Naren Gupta’s investment check size is approximately $353.5 million. His previous investments include involvement in early-stage product startups for over three decades. In terms of track record, he has served in various senior architect positions at companies like CSG, Patni Computer Systems, and Accenture. As for partnership and collaboration styles, he is currently a Senior Architect at CSG International in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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David Wolfson
David Wolfson is a Partner at FoundersGuild, a micro VC firm investing in seed stage companies in the US, Germany, and the UK. FoundersGuild has a portfolio of 54 companies, including 6 unicorns, and has made investments in Enterprise Applications and Consumer sectors. David Wolfson’s investment check size is around $1.75 million, and he collaborates with Josef Feldman. Notable investments by FoundersGuild include Panoply and Namogoo. David Wolfson’s professional career includes being a Partner at FoundersGuild. He has expertise in seed stage investments and has led rounds in various companies. He is also a Lecturer in the Political Analytics Master’s program at Columbia University School of Professional Studies.
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Jeffrey Huber
Jeff Huber, as an investor, focuses on Material Science, DeepTech, Robotics, Digital Health (Pre-seed), Media/Content, BioTech, Marketplaces, and AI (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B) sectors. His investment range is $250K to $25.0M with a sweet spot of $10.0M. Jeff has made 21 investments and is a part of networks like Harvard Business School, Google, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and eBay. Recent investments include Betteromics, Chemify, Arsenal Bio, Manifold Bio, Synapticure, Weta Digital, Cellanome, Aldevron. His experience includes board memberships at Electronic Arts, GRAIL, and Illumina, as well as executive roles at Google and eBay. Jeff Huber holds a BS in Computer Engineering and an MBA in Technology Strategy and Economics.
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Michael Korslin
Michael Korslin, Senior Director at Manifold, is a venture capitalist with a focus on SMB Software, AI, and FinTech at pre-seed, seed, and series A stages. His investment check size ranges from $100K to $5.0M with a sweet spot at $1.5M. Korslin’s partnership and collaboration styles involve working with co-investors such as Carly Bloom, Drew Thorngren, Esen Karol, James Zuercher, and Joe Dwyer. He has a track record of recent investments in SMB Software, and his collaborations span across the Midwest and San Francisco Bay Area.
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Ray Rothrock
Ray Rothrock is an investor with expertise in cybersecurity and energy. He has made successful investments in companies such as Check Point Software Technology and DoubleClick. Ray’s geographical focus includes North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. His previous investments include RedSeal Inc., Tala Security, and Planet Labs. Ray has a background as a General Partner at Venrock, where he focused on early-stage technology companies in the Internet and energy sectors. He is known for his active partnership and collaboration styles, engaging in initiatives like the White House Summit on Cybersecurity. Ray’s investment check sizes vary and are reflected in ventures like HVAC and Environmental Control Company Perigee and Cyber Capacity-Building Company Toka.
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Hugh Durkin
Hugh Durkin is known for his focus on the web and the Jamstack approach. He invests in the best engineers and computer scientists, with a multi-stage international VC firm. His previous investments include AI and automation products. His professional career includes roles in developer ecosystem work and launching developer platforms. The geographical focus is primarily North America. The investment check size is not specified, and his partnership and collaboration styles involve mentorship and support in building open-source software.
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John Palmer
John Palmer, Chairman of Gulf South Capital Inc, is a seasoned investor known for investing in early-stage companies. With a geographical preference for Jackson, Mississippi, John focuses on collaborations and holds a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University Bloomington. Gulf South Capital specializes in wireless and Internet technologies, targeting early-stage start-ups. Previous investments include Bomgar in computer software. John’s career boasts a generous track record in supporting arts, education, technology, athletics, and health care. Investment check sizes vary, as evidenced by a $5 million round for Bomgar. Gulf South Capital stands out for its hands-on partnership style, unlocking community knowledge through collaborative articles.
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Andrew Jenks
Andy Jenks is a General Partner at Drive Capital with an investment focus in Security, Data Science, Big Data, Infrastructure, and SaaS. His previous investments include NeuroX1, Scheduler AI, Voxel51 (Series A), and Branch (Series C).
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Mohamed Elkasstawi
Mohamed Elkasstawi is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Tribal Credit, leading the blockchain vision, strategy, and execution, with a focus on providing startups in emerging markets access to financial services. He founded ZK Capital, a research-focused blockchain investment firm that supports and mentors startups utilizing the blockchain technology. Elkasstawi was an early investor in Bitcoin and Ethereum and has co-invested in pioneering blockchain projects with top firms like Sequoia, USV, Coinbase VC, and Pantera. He holds a BS in Engineering Management from Northern Illinois University and has studied Entrepreneurship at Stanford. Elkasstawi has made personal investments, including in AO Labs and Oxygen, and serves as the Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Tribal and Founding Partner at zk Capital. His investment check size has ranged from $4.5M to $7M in seed rounds. Additionally, Mohamed has been recognized by Scene Arabia as one of the ‘5 Middle Eastern entrepreneurs working with blockchain to transform the future.’
- SET Ventures
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Bob Mason
Bob Mason invests across various stages, focusing on pre-seed and seed investments in Boston-based software and technology startups through Project 11 Ventures. His investment check size ranges based on the stage, participation, and company needs.
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C-Cap
C-Cap, operated as an angel capital hub in the Cincinnati region, is led by Steve Andrew, an experienced professional. Steve has a background with Angels Partners, focusing on connecting high-tech companies with essential funding particularly in sectors like technology, biotech, cleantech, apps, and more. C-Cap specializes in linking entrepreneurs with angel investors, nurturing emerging trends, and making connections based on stages, industries, and locations. Steve is actively engaged in initiatives to support the startup ecosystem, notably as an Angel Investor and a member of the Keiretsu Forum. With a track record of success in assisting startups, C-Cap maintains a partnership-oriented approach, connecting individuals with business angels and Partners to foster growth and innovation. Steve Andrew’s expertise and collaborative style position C-Cap as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs seeking angel investment opportunities.
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Soma Somasegar
Soma Somasegar, Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group, has a strong focus on investment areas including Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, and next-generation cloud infrastructure. His geographical preferences cover Western Europe and Northern America, with a primary interest in the United States. Soma’s previous investments include Fauna, Uncanny Vision, and Major League Cricket, with notable roles at Microsoft overseeing R&D labs in various countries. He has a track record of successful investments in enterprise applications and high tech sectors, with a presence in India and the United States.
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John Pleasants
John Pleasants is an Angel Investor with a background in leading innovative companies focused on AI technology. He has a track record in various industries and his career includes roles at Samsung Electronics and Disney. His geographical preference for investments is not specified. He has not disclosed his investment focus areas, stage of investment, previous investments, investment check size, and partnership styles.
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Sri Sharma
Sri Sharma is a CEO and Co-Founder at Increasingly, a company that helps retailers drive basket revenue and happier customers through AI-driven product bundles and collections. He is an investor at Runa, an organization enabling digital value transactions. Sri Sharma’s investment portfolio includes Alcove, an IoT platform for independent living, and Tictrac, acquired by Dialogue. As the Founder and CEO of Net Media Planet (NMPi), a top digital marketing agency, he led campaigns in 100 countries and 55 languages. Sri’s professional career began as a Management Consultant at Accenture, specializing in technology and marketing. His investments range from early-stage to acquisitions, demonstrating a hands-on partnership approach.
- Mercuri
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Santi Lardizabal
Santi Lardizabal is an Angel Investor with a focus on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He typically invests in the seed round of startups. His investment check size is around $100,000, and his geographical preference is not specified. Unfortunately, specific details about his previous investments and partnership and collaboration styles could not be found.
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Martin Leuw
Martin Leuw focuses on high growth social businesses in the digital media and technology sectors. He has a 25-year track record of driving rapid “scale-up” growth. His previous investments include Clue Software, where he participated in an Unattributed VC investment round. Martin Leuw has a professional background in growing IRIS Software and holds roles as chairman/NED in various businesses. He is also a contributor to major publications like The Times and The Telegraph, with past involvement as the membership chair for YPO London. Martin Leuw leads the Growth4Good investment strategy and is dedicated to showcasing that business can positively impact society.
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Dan Frantz
Dan Frantz is an investor with a track record of backing significant tech companies, particularly in cybersecurity and enterprise tech. His investments have achieved major exits, including IPOs, worth over $125 billion. Daniel Frantz’s investment check sizes are not explicitly available, but based on his track record, they are substantial. He is known for a partnership and collaboration style that involves strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies. Dan Frantz has a history of successful investments, including backing companies like CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Freshworks, and Looker, leading to four IPOs and a portfolio value exceeding $125 billion.
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B37 Ventures
B37 Ventures is a VC firm with a proprietary platform in which startups and multinational corporations exchange innovation and scale.
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Ryan Steelberg
Ryan Steelberg is a seasoned technology executive with a focus on AI solutions. He is the CEO and President of Veritone, leading the company in building and deploying enterprise AI solutions. His professional background includes co-founding and directing various technology companies. Ryan’s collaboration style involves demystifying artificial intelligence to enable effective deployment. He emphasizes clear guidelines for companies entering the AI market. Previous investments include roles as an investor and director at Veritone. Specific check sizes for investments were not found.
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Entrée Capital
Entrée Capital is a venture capital firm that funds multi-stage startups and companies all over the world.
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WestSummit Capital
WestSummit Capital is a growth capital firm that invests in technology companies in North America and China.
- Pamica NV
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Francesca Baillieu
Francesca Baillieu focuses on Synthetic bio and invests between 1 to 10 million USD in a round aiming for ownership between 10% and 20% depending on the stage. Her investment focus areas include TechBio, Sustainability Tech, and Digital Health. She is involved in screening businesses for the Partner Programme at True, injecting innovative solutions into corporate partners’ strategies. Francesca’s partnership and collaboration styles align with Project A’s operational VC model, offering hands-on support without imposing obligations on the teams backed. Project A has a conviction-driven investment team and an operational value-add team of 140 experts covering engineering, product, sales, marketing, data, brand, communications, and recruiting.
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Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky
Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky is a Partner at Beast Ventures focusing on seed stage deep tech investments in Europe. He has invested in startups in diagnostics, GovTech, manufacturing, cybersecurity, deep tech, AgTech, security, climate tech/clean tech, bio tech, and AI. One of his notable investments is Nutropy in the pre-seed stage with a round size of $2M. Co-investors include Andrew D Ive from Big Idea Ventures.
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Raviv Sapir
Raviv Sapir is a venture capital investor with a keen focus on minimizing risks in venture capital investments. He emphasizes the importance of strategic measures for risk mitigation, portfolio diversification, and recognizing potential in unconventional opportunities. His previous investments can be explored through Blue Future Partners. Raviv’s investment focus covers Marketplaces, E-commerce, AI, Health & Hospital Services, SaaS, Health IT, Enterprise, Consumer Internet, and FinTech, primarily in Series A and Seed stages. His investment range typically spans from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. Raviv’s collaboration involves working with a diverse group of investors to support startups in their growth journey.
- Annex Ventures
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7percent Ventures
Ex-founders turned VCs, 7percent invests in early stage transformative and deep-tech startups and teams with moonshot ambitions.
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Jorg von Minckwitz
Jorg von Minckwitz is the president and co-founder of Bitwala, the world’s first blockchain bank that combines cryptocurrency trading, a bitcoin wallet, and everyday banking in one account. With over 6 years of experience in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency sectors, Jörg has a track record of founding Europe’s first Crypto Consulting, Crypto Incubator, and the first Crypto E-commerce shop. He has received recognition and awards from prestigious events and organizations, including the German Innovation Prize. His investment check sizes typically range from $250K to $2M. Jörg von Minckwitz’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize envisioning new possibilities offered by Blockchain technology and developing innovative services for the financial sector.
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Bauke Anninga
Bauke Anninga is the Investment Director at M Ventures, focusing on the biotechnology team and leading investments in companies like Immunitas, Nucleome, NanoSyrinx, PictorLabs, Multitude, Rewind, Synaffix BV, and Outrun Therapeutics. His professional career showcases successful investments and strategic decisions in the biotechnology sector. The collaboration style at M Ventures involves a team effort with key roles such as Managing Directors, CFO, Head of Business Operations, and various investment-related positions.
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Paul Tudor Jones II
Paul Tudor Jones II is a high-profile investor known for maintaining a diversified and strategic portfolio with holdings in various sectors, including technology and energy. Some of his notable investments include Splunk Inc., Pioneer Natural Resources Co., NVIDIA Corp, Exxon Mobil Corp, and SSgA Active Trust. As an investor, he focuses on both short-term gains and long-term stability within an ever-evolving market. Paul Tudor Jones II is actively involved in wildlife conservation and community development projects in Africa through initiatives like the Malilangwe Trust and The Grumeti Fund. His professional career has been marked by successful macroeconomic trades and a commitment to innovative technology firms. With a total portfolio value of $7.45 billion and investments in 3973 stocks, Paul Tudor Jones II exemplifies a blend of strategic and calculated investment choices.
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Michael Hayashi
Michael Hayashi is a known creative force and pioneer in the cable industry, leading innovations in digital television, Video on Demand, HD, and Managed IP Video. He has a track record of receiving multiple Technical Emmys and has been involved in several US patents. With a strong background in telecom and technology strategy, he implements collaborative solutions for large-scale organizational innovation. As a board member at Casa Systems, Inc., he contributes to delivering converged broadband solutions for mobile, cable, and fixed network service providers globally. He also has experience in advising on IoT connectivity, big data analytics, and dynamic ad insertion. Michael Hayashi’s leadership style is hands-on, fostering team building and applying financial discipline to drive growth and innovation.
- Galia Gestion
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Lone Fønss Schrøder
Lone Fønss Schrøder engages in investment strategies that combine quantitative and qualitative tools to uncover independent sources of return across global public and private markets. The focus areas include renewable energy development and industry leadership, with expertise in systematic, discretionary, and hybrid strategies. Lone Fønss Schrøder invests in companies at initial stages like seed funding, series A, B, and C rounds, and preferentially operates in the U.S. with a history of diverse investments. The investment check size varies based on factors like market size, company potential, revenues, and management valuations. Collaborative partnership styles of Lone Fønss Schrøder emphasize supporting entrepreneurs by providing proper funds to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.
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Jesper Emfeldt
Jesper Emfeldt is a VC Investor and the Co-founder of Programme at Antler in Stockholm, Sweden. His investment focus areas include Pre-seed Cybersecurity, ClimateTech/CleanTech, Web3/Crypto, Marketplaces, E-commerce, SaaS, AI, and FinTech. He is active in both Pre-seed and Seed stages of investment. Jesper’s recent investments have been in pre-seed Cybersecurity. While the specific investment check size is not available, his investment areas range across various sectors and stages. Jesper Emfeldt collaborates with several investors including Adele Moynihan, Ahmed Bilal, Ainaya Tama, and more, indicating a diverse partnership approach.
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Dawit Heck
Dawit Heck invests in application software companies across early and growth stages, focusing on AI apps and traditional enterprise software. His investment ethos is to invest in the best founders building innovative tools and businesses with durable market tailwinds. He has invested in companies like Attentive, Soona, and others. Dawit Heck works at Bain Capital Ventures and enjoys working with a strong team of investment professionals at BCV. His partnership style involves supporting founders who are disrupting industries and increasing the rate of change. Check sizes and specific geographical preferences were not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
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Niraj Pabari
Niraj Pabari is an investor with a focus on late-stage investments and direct secondaries. His professional career includes experience in investor-friendly environments. He has a track record in secondaries and late-stage investments, working with portfolio companies. His investments have included check sizes of $250,000. Niraj Pabari is involved in collaborations with various partners, such as oceanzero and Bpifrance, aiming for sustainability and innovation.
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Dan Abraham
Dan Abraham is the Managing Partner at Alfreton Capital, advising a private investment fund focused on European equities. He previously worked at Praxient Capital and Deutsche Bank, and graduated from the University of Oxford. Daniel was also the co-chair of the Value Investing Special Interest Group of the UK CFA Society.
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Clear Ventures
Clear Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm focusing on investing in startup companies.
- venture/science
- Spintop Ventures
- ChanakyaVC
- Walden International India
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Wesley Mukai
Wesley Mukai is the Chief Architect, Software at Rockwell Automation, with a background in driving change and large-scale results in the cloud computing, systems engineering, and enterprise software space. His experience includes serving as the CTO at GE Transportation Digital Solutions. Wesley focuses on software vision and strategy, architecture, and leading cross-business and cross-region teams. His geographical preference is in the San Francisco Bay Area, West Coast, and Western US. Wesley Mukai’s previous investments and investment check size were not available. As a board advisor at MSRcosmos LLC, he showcases partnership and collaboration styles through his diverse leadership capabilities and experience across engineering, strategic management consulting, and technical marketing.
- Link Ventures, LLLP
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Gaurav Garg
Gaurav Garg, Founding Partner at Wing Venture Capital, has a focus on data infrastructure and companies reshaping healthcare with AI. Notable investments include Cohesity, Path, Clear Labs, Obsidian Security, Gather, Vevo Therapeutics, and more. With a track record of building successful companies from incubation to public listings, Gaurav’s investments range from early to late-stage tech firms. His partnership style emphasizes hands-on involvement, leveraging decades of experience in tech investing.
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R/GA Ventures
Investment arm of R/GA. We’re helping industry leaders capitalize on disruptive technologies through access to the startup ecosystem.
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Michiel van der Meer
Michiel van der Meer is an investor with an average round investment of 9.15M USD focusing on the Netherlands and Ecommerce. He has invested in companies similar to Thrasio, Solid Ventures, and others. Michiel van der Meer graduated with a Master of Science in AI from the University of Amsterdam and is currently pursuing a PhD at Leiden University, specializing in Hybrid Intelligence and NLP. He is interested in everything AI, including Natural Language Processing. His investment check size is not defined in the search results. Michiel van der Meer’s professional career includes being a PhD student in Artificial Intelligence at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science. He is known to have partnership styles that align with the three common collaboration styles: introspective, relational, and expressive.
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Sinovation Ventures
Sinovation Ventures is a full-service venture capital firm that actively invests in the Chinese technology market.
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Jim Brandt
Jim Brandt is an angel investor with a diverse portfolio and a background in coaching and production. He has invested in numerous companies such as Slack and Skopenow. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available information. The investment check sizes are not specified. His professional career has included roles as a coach at Grand Ledge track team and various coaching and production positions in the entertainment industry. The geographical preference and investment focus areas are not specified.
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Helmut Klawitter
Helmut Klawitter is a General Partner at Cusp Capital Partners, focusing on investments in early-stage and growth startup companies, particularly in technology and software sectors in Europe. He has significant investment experience and has been involved in successful fund launches with substantial initial investment amounts. His track record includes prior positions at Rocket Internet SE and Global Founders Capital, showcasing a history of investing in well-established companies. While concrete information on stage of investment, geographical preference, and specific collaborations is not available, his investment check sizes are in the mid-to-high single-digit million euros, with a strong emphasis on digitization and sustainability.
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Viola FinTech
Viola FinTech is a cross-stage venture fund that invests in global FinTech companies alongside leading venture investors.
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Eli Alroy
Eli Alroy is a serial investor with over 30 years of experience in hi-tech investments, venture capital investments, and capital markets. His investment focus areas include prevention and personalized medicine, nutrition, mental health and sleep, wellness sustainability, remote and self-care, longevity, and physical activity. Some of his previous investments include companies like Hedonia, Quris, Alike, CalmiGO, MDI Health, Vuze Medical, Antidote, XTrodes, Amai, and Behavidence. Eli Alroy invests in early-stage entrepreneurs with big ideas and a focus on wellness technology. His investments span across a diverse range of sectors seeking to improve health and wellness.
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Zeeza Cole
Zeeza Cole is an early-stage investor at Bain Capital Ventures, focusing on consumer, SaaS, and the future of work. She partners with early-stage founders building the next generation of software products, especially in horizontal and vertical SaaS. Zeeza has made investments in companies like Gather AI and has a track record of successful investments with a focus on fintech. Her check sizes typically range from $100K onwards with a partnership style that is aligned with collaboration and innovation in the startup ecosystem.
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Ji Hoon Lee
Investor Ji Hoon Lee, Advisor and Limited Partner at Type One Ventures, is part of a visionary venture capital fund that envisions a future civilization moving towards a Type I Civilization. Type One Ventures invests in startups focused on space technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, future mobility, nanotechnology, and human longevity. This forward-thinking fund is committed to investing in leaders who are reimagining human civilization and shaping a self-sufficient and interplanetary future. Their investments include projects like Gravitics, focused on space living and working units, and Lunar Outpost, a commercial planetary mobility company. Through their unique vision and focus on transformative technologies, Ji Hoon Lee and Type One Ventures are shaping the future of humanity and the evolution into an interplanetary species.
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G20 Ventures
G20 Ventures is the capital partner that helps Web3 communities grow.
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Steve Loughlin
Steve Loughlin, a Partner at Accel, was formerly CEO and co-founder of RelateIQ, which was acquired by Salesforce in 2014. He focuses on AI and his investments range from Series A to later stages. Steve’s geographical preference spans the U.S., Europe, India, and Israel. Some of his previous investments include Productiv, Roam Analytics, ClearGraph, and Mattermark. With a track record in pioneering Relationship Intelligence technology, Steve brings expertise in enhancing sales team efficiency. The investment check size ranges from $1M to $75M. Steve is known for his collaborative style, as seen in partnerships with Accel Partners and other ventures.
- OpenAir Equity Partners
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Emre Kurttepeli
Emre Kurttepeli is a prominent investor and chairman of Mynet Group, Turkey’s leading internet media company with over 40 million users. He has a diverse investment focus, primarily in the IT, SaaS, and software sectors. Emre has a history of angel investments in companies like Tailster, RemoteTeam.com, Bunch, Tarentum AI, Fazla Gıda, and Sporcum.com. He is known for his collaborative approach and serves as the president of Galata Business Angels, actively engaging with high-potential entrepreneurs. Emre’s check sizes vary based on the rounds, with notable investments in various technology startups in Turkey and the region. His partnerships reflect a strong commitment to fostering successful digital entrepreneurial stories and connecting entrepreneurs with experienced investors to drive growth.
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Arman Eker
Arman Eker, CEO of Trendbox, is an experienced entrepreneur with a focus on FinTech, Finance, and Robotics in Turkey. With a background in product management and technology consulting, Arman has a strong track record in founding and leading successful startups. His investment check size ranges across seed and angel stages, with particular attention to the Middle East region. Arman’s collaboration style emphasizes the importance of innovative ideas over politics, following the principles of strong leadership fostered by notable figures like Steve Jobs.
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Dan Turchin
Dan Turchin is the CEO of PeopleReign, a leading AI platform reshaping the future of work. He co-founded Aeroprise and was the CEO until its BMC Software acquisition. Active in angel investments. Previous investments include InsightFinder, Astound AI, BigPanda, AccelOps, and ServiceNow. His partnership and collaboration styles are highlighted on the Partnering Leadership podcast. The investment check size and geographical preference were not found in the search results.
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The Woodside Financial Group
The Woodside Financial Group is a global energy company investing in seed-stage internet, software, mobile, and web applications. Their investments focus on advantaged locations and markets, prioritizing competitive growth opportunities. Geographically, they are based in Powell, Ohio, USA. The firm partners with entities like Monash University, fostering industry collaborations to develop cutting-edge solutions. The Woodside Financial Group was an angel investor supporting early-stage technology firms. However, specific details about their track record and investment check size are not available.
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Ryan Hrabak
Ryan Hrabak, a Principal at Craft Ventures, focuses on investing in application and infrastructure software companies. His past investments include Agentio and Frigade. Ryan has held leadership roles at Datassential and FourKites, leading Sales, Marketing, and Growth teams. He was responsible for FourKites’ logistics partner network growth. With a background at Bain Capital Ventures and LinkedIn, Ryan brings a wealth of experience to his role. He graduated from Dartmouth College and can be contacted at inquiries@craftventures.com.
- Lux Capital Management
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Mikko Alasaarela
Mikko Alasaarela is a creative entrepreneur and occasional angel investor focusing on user experience (UX) and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. His special interest areas include mobile services that utilize contextual data in innovative ways. Mikko has founded and built six startups in multiple countries and has profitably sold three of them. He holds an MSc in Business Administration and has won the Red Dot Design Award. Mikko’s geographical preference or investment regions were not specified, but he is known for his impact-focused AI entrepreneurship.
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Dan Jones
Dan Jones is the Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at VictorOps. His investment focus areas are related to the software industry, and he has a track record of investing in startups like VictorOps. The check sizes for his investments are not specified, but he is actively involved in enterprise communication and collaboration. Dan Jones has a hands-on partnership and collaboration style, working closely with teams to empower DevOps operations.
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John Pappajohn
John Pappajohn is a key figure known for his involvement in over 100 startups and 50 IPOs, with a notable investment in the home health care company Caremark. He is a self-made entrepreneur and visionary philanthropist. The Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, which he supports, awards $100,000 to early-stage Iowa startups. John Pappajohn’s investment focus includes health care and advanced technology ventures. His partnership and collaboration styles are highlighted through the UNI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center’s collaborations in economic development with Iowa CORE. Further details on his investment check size were not available.
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Richard Boyle
Richard Boyle, a General Partner at Canaan Partners, focuses on investing in real estate tech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and marketplaces. His investments include companies such as Apartment List, Archipelago, Berkshire Grey, and Tomorrow.io. Canaan Partners typically invests in early-stage ventures with check sizes ranging from $1M to $10M, primarily in the USA and internationally. Rich Boyle’s experience includes serving as the President, Chairman, and CEO of LoopNet, leading it through a successful IPO and eventual sale. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Rich Boyle is known for his active and outdoorsy interests like basketball, snowboarding, motorcycling, and hiking. Collaborative and open to partnerships, he brings a wealth of expertise to the startup ecosystem.
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Tony Van Marken
Tony Van Marken, co-founder and Managing Partner of First Ascent Ventures, has a background as an executive in the private and public markets. He has experience in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada, and France. Tony’s previous roles include Executive Chairman and CEO of Vox Telecom Limited and General Partner with XDL Intervest Corporation. He is actively involved as a board member and mentor at various organizations. Tony is recognized for his achievements and holds degrees in Computer Science and Economics. Contact info: 10 King Street East, Suite 900, Toronto, ON M5C 1C3, Canada, deals@firstascent.vc
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Anthill Ventures
Anthill Ventures is a Speed Scaling Ecosystem which helps early growth startups in Pre-Series ‘A’. We source, invest, scale and syndicate.
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SixThirty
SixThirty is a global venture capital firm focused on investing in late seed stage FinTech, InsurTech, and Cyber Security companies.
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Threshold Ventures
Threshold is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on conviction investment strategy.
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Ryan Diem
Ryan Diem, known for his exceptional track record as a seasoned American football offensive lineman before venturing into the investment landscape, brings a blend of dedication and strategic insight to his investments. With a focus on the technology sector, Ryan’s investment thesis revolves around partnering with promising companies and driving growth through strategic collaboration. His investment check size typically aligns with Series E rounds, as seen in his latest investment in ClearObject. Ryan’s geographical preference leans towards investments within the United States, particularly in the tech and business services sectors. Notable previous investments include CloudOne, showcasing his dedication to facilitating innovation in the tech industry. Ryan Diem’s professional career showcases a legacy of excellence and a transition to a successful angel investor, reflecting his commitment to continuous growth and success.
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Nikolaus Plaitakis
Nikolaus Plaitakis is an investor with a focus on AI in life sciences and health. He has invested in startups such as HouseTab. His investments range between $100,000 and $500,000. Nikolaus shows preferences for North America in terms of geographic focus. His partnership and collaboration styles involve knowledge sharing and strategic collaborations with startup founders.
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Felix Fischer
Felix Fischer is an investor at Next47 with a focus on SaaS startups in the United States.
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Alex Chung
Alex Chung is known for building applied AI legal, marketing, and integrity products. He has a diverse background, from being an ex-hedge fund manager to a startup CEO, with expertise in machine learning and product leadership. Alex leads computer vision DataOps for various tech firms, promoting social impact across continents. He has experience at Amazon Web Services and now runs an applied AI startup. His focus areas include social impact, investing, and machine learning, setting high standards for himself and his teams. Alex graduated early from Cornell University and emphasizes ethical conduct, execution excellence, and critical thinking in all endeavors.
- Riverfront Ventures, LLC
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Egon Durban
Egon Durban is the co-CEO of Silver Lake, a private equity firm specializing in technology investments. Silver Lake focuses on ‘all-in bets’ in major growth areas like AI, fintech, and cybersecurity. Durban has a successful track record with investments in companies like Klarna and Vacasa. His geographical preference is Majorly in North America and Europe. Silver Lake manages about $100 billion in assets. Durban’s collaboration and partnership style involve high-conviction dealmaking. His investment check size varies depending on the opportunity. Durban’s professional career started at Morgan Stanley before joining Silver Lake in 1999 as a founding principal.
- Conversion Capital LLC
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Gil X. Hernandez
Gil X. Hernandez, Managing Partner at GXH Capital, focuses on investments in sectors like Food and Beverage, AR/VR, Cloud Infrastructure, ClimateTech/CleanTech, AI, and FinTech. His investment check size typically ranges from $50K to $125K, with a sweet spot at $100K. With over 30 years of successful investing experience, Gil specializes in flexible deal structuring and acquiring non-core assets. He deploys private, flexible capital with a long-term view, backing strong management teams in various traditional sectors. Gil’s partnership and collaboration style emphasizes the importance of working in concert with management teams to drive long-term shareholder value.
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Eric Manlunas
Eric Manlunas is the Founder and Managing Partner at Wavemaker Partners. He has a focused investment thesis decarbonizing the global environment and invests $400-$600k into seed-stage, low… for opportunities. His investment focus areas include startups involved in AI, Future of Work, Cybersecurity, Real Estate, and Data Services. Eric’s investments typically range from $100K to $2.5M per company. He actively collaborates with partners to lead the development of ventures, demonstrating a collaborative work style.
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Polaris Partners
Polaris Partners invests in healthcare and technology companies ,Äãacross all stages from founding to profitable growth.
- 212 Ltd.
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Stefan Tengvall
Stefan Tengvall is an entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the field of information and communication technology. He was one of the founders of Ownit Broadband and served in various leadership roles within the technology sector. Stefan’s previous investments include Ownit Broadband and Scrive Norrdic. His investment check size varies based on the company and context. Stefan’s partnership and collaboration styles focus on building trust and collaboration with existing customers and partners.
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Silicon Pastures
Silicon Pastures is a group of angel investors who meet monthly to assess business plan proposals and share due diligence. Their investment focus areas include the technology sector, with a preference for companies in Wisconsin and the US Midwest. The firm seeks early-stage ventures and prefers companies with at least $200,000 in revenue. Silicon Pastures’ track record is active, and they maintain an office in South Korea. The firm’s investment check size is not specified, and they have a collaborative partnership style as demonstrated in their collaboration with Tract for renewable energy and data center development.
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Rethink Impact
Rethink Impact is a venture capital firm investing in female leaders using technology to solve the world,Äôs biggest problems.
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Thomas Vu
Thomas Vu is the Head of Franchise/Creative at Riot Games and the Head of Creative and Franchise Development at Peachtri. He invests in gaming, metaverse, and web3 companies, partnering with S-Tier founders. His investments include companies like LILA Games, Epic League, Lightforge Games, and Fast Break Labs. With a focus on energy, infrastructure, technology, and real estate sectors, Thomas Vu’s investments range from $1M to $15M per company. His professional career includes roles in project management and transformational services. Thomas Vu is known for his collaborative partnership style and expertise in franchise building.
- Caixa Capital Risc
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M25
M25 is the most active early-stage VC firm investing in Midwest headquartered startups (14 states, 100+ companies) across most industries
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Fusion Fund
Fusion Fund invests in early stage companies with technological and data advantages in industrial, enterprise, and healthcare applications.
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Mark Napier
Mark Napier is a Professor, Investor, and Advisor with experience as Managing Director of Kilmahew Ventures and Managing Partner of Kilmahew Capital. His previous roles include being CFO, COO, and Partner in various organizations. Mark Napier has a background in academia, with positions as Assistant Professor of Finance at Lewis University and active involvement in advisory boards and mentoring programs at several universities. He has a diverse professional career spanning roles in healthcare organizations and consulting firms such as Deloitte. In his investor roles, Mark Napier focuses on venture capital investments and corporate advisory services. His partnership and collaboration styles are underscored by his academic engagements and hands-on approach to mentoring and advising.
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Nancy Wang
Ms. Nancy Wang serves as Venture Partner at Felicis. She is a product & engineering executive, advisor, and investor with significant experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and SaaS. She advises Fortune 10 companies on accelerating revenue growth, and she advises startups on attracting their first 100K enterprise customers. Currently, she is the Director of Product & Engineering and General Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she leads P&L, product, engineering, and design for its data protection and data security businesses. Prior to Amazon, she led SaaS product development at Rubrik, the fastest-growing enterprise software unicorn, and built healthdata.gov for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She is a Venture Partner for Felicis Ventures, where she works with early-stage data infra and security companies on their product-market fit, market segmentation, and product scaling. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Pennsylvania, where she serves on the Board of Directors for the UPenn School of Engineering Online.
- Xiang He Capital
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Global Brain Corporation
Global Brain Corporation is a venture capital firm that invests in companies from seed/early to pre-IPO startups.
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Mike Mulica
Mike Mulica is a farsighted investor focusing on B2B E-commerce and business strategy. He invested in Vinja in the past. Mike Mulica has a track record including roles at Actility, Sonim Technologies, Grit Capital Partners, and Avataar Venture Partners. He studied at Marquette University, Copenhagen Business School, and Kellogg School of Management.
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Javi Vicente Rejas
Javi Vicente Rejas is an angel investor focusing on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He made 19 direct investments in 2023, with investments in companies like Anansi, Koala, and Open-Trade. His investments show a strong focus on sustainable technology solutions. Javi has achieved ‘Evergreen’ status in his investing journey after investing in over 200 startups and meeting over 7,500 startups personally. Geographically, his investments have a preference for various regions, particularly focusing on opportunities in Iberian Chain, eastern Spain. Unfortunately, specific details about his investment check size and previous investments are not available.
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Moderne Ventures
Moderne Ventures is a venture fund that invests in tech real estate, mortgage, finance, insurance, and home service companies.
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Kirby Winfield
Kirby Winfield is a Co-Founder and served as the Chief Executive Officer at Dwellable. He also served as Chief Executive Officer and President at AdXpose. Kirby Winfield is the Founding General Partner at Ascend Venture Capital and serves on the board of several companies. His investments focus on pre-seed and software companies. He invests primarily in AI-related companies. Ascend VC’s preferred check size ranges from $250K to $750K. Kirby Winfield is involved in AI investing and emphasizes solving problems with AI rather than focusing on the technology itself. He collaborates with entrepreneurs emphasizing substance over style and explores networking and collaboration opportunities.
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Rally Ventures
Rally Ventures invests in early-stage enterprise technology companies.
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Armen Berjikly
Armen Berjikly is an angel investor known for past investments like CodeSignal. He focuses on markets such as employment, human resources, recruiting, SaaS, skill assessment, and software. Armen is based in San Francisco, California, USA. His professional career includes founding artificial intelligence company Kanjoya and social network Experience Project, aiming to improve the relationship between technology and human emotions. He has served in roles like President, Chief Product Officer, and CEO. Armen’s investment style involves collaborating with startups in the employment and HR sectors, offering mentorship and strategic guidance. His investments typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 per company, and he is known for his inclusive and collaborative partnership approach.
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Jay Parikh
Jay Parikh is an Angel Investor with a focus on seed round investments in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) industry, primarily in the United States. Some of his previous investments include Meta, Atlassian, Code Barrel, Ning Interactive Inc., Akamai, Clarity Insights, and FastSoft. Jay Parikh’s professional career includes roles at Facebook, Ning, Akamai Technologies, NetGravity, and Andersen Consulting. He is known for his track record of building and scaling technology organizations and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech University.
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Ellie Perlman
Ellie Perlman is the founder of Blue Lake Capital, a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily investing throughout the United States. The investment thesis focuses on strategies for high inflation and interest rates in 2024, highlighting the impact of economic conditions on real estate investments. Blue Lake Capital’s geographical preference is the Sunbelt region, with a strong emphasis on multifamily properties. Specific sectors of interest for family offices include industries linked to artificial intelligence, healthcare services related to aging, and renewable energy sources. Previous investments and track record details were not directly available. Ellie Perlman partners with institutional investors, leveraging their resources and providing access to more investment opportunities.
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Samuel Hendel
Mr. Samuel Hendel is the Co-Founder of Dataminr, a leading company for event and risk detection, and a Board Member at Wejo. His investment focus areas include B2B software, data/analytics, and fintech. He has a track record of 18 years in the investment management industry, and most recently served as Portfolio Manager and President of Easterly Investment Partners. Samuel partnered with KKR to purchase a music catalog of 62,000 music copyrights for $1.1 billion. Previous investments include Chord Music Partners, Knitting Factory Entertainment, Partisan Records, and Kino Lorber. He typically writes $25,000 checks and aims to build a large portfolio. Samuel Hendel maintains a collaborative style in conflict management.
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Streamlined Ventures
Streamlined Ventures is a seed-stage investment firm focusing on Data Science, APIs, Blockchain/Web3, AI, and Software Automation.
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Georgia Cavanaugh
Georgia Cavanaugh is a VC Analyst at SteelSky Ventures based in Chicago, Illinois. Her investment focus areas include Consumer Health and Digital Health at both pre-seed and seed stages. Georgia’s investment range is $100K to $5.0M with a sweet spot at $1.5M. She has collaborated with co-investors such as Buffy Alegria, Casey Santiago, Maria Velissaris, Maya Hardigan, and Nichole Jones.
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Diego Basch
Diego Basch is an Angel Investor with a track record in technology and business. He is the Founder of Gradient Defense and Bicicletas Mentales, with past experience at Factual Inc, LinkedIn, and IndexTank. Diego’s investments are primarily in early-stage startups, focusing on technology solutions with a clear business case. His check size varies based on the investment opportunity. He holds a Master’s in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires.
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AngelPool
AngelPool is an angel investor with a focus on investments in startups innovating in data processing and storage. Their investment thesis revolves around the balance of investment horizon, risk appetite, and domain expertise. AngelPool specializes in investing at the early concept and startup phases. While their geographical preference is not specified, they have contributed to over 950+ angel and individual investments in Indian startups, aiming for a diversified portfolio. Their investment check sizes typically range from $25,000 to $100,000 per startup. AngelPool’s collaboration style emphasizes understanding and leveraging introspective, relational, and expressive styles to enhance teamwork and effectiveness.
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Steven A. Rodriguez
Steven A. Rodriguez is a Venture Partner at Refinery Ventures with an investment range of $100K to $5.0M, focusing on Hardware, Robotics, SMB Software, and AI at Series A stage. His sweet spot is $1.5M. Some of his recent investments include Titaniam and Edgybees. Steven collaborates with co-investors like Lu Zhang, Tim Schigel, Gigi Levy-Weiss, and others. He is known for his track record in driving brand engagement and community growth. His geographical preference and investment focus areas were not explicitly mentioned.
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Wojciech Woziwodzki
Wojciech Woziwodzki is the CEO of Tequila Mobile, a mobile game developer and publisher. He has experience in funding and managing high-potential tech enterprises. Wojciech Woziwodzki’s investment focus areas include tech investments focused on data/AI and gaming sectors. The stage of investment typically includes Seed rounds. His geographical preference is Poland, Europe. Previous investments by Wojciech Woziwodzki include Tequila Mobile, a mobile games developer and publisher. He is known for his professional career as the CEO at Tequila Mobile, as well as holding positions at Deep BI and Wisdio. Wojciech Woziwodzki’s partnership and collaboration styles involve building successful collaborations in the entertainment, technology, sports, culture, and heritage sectors.
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Andrew Szymanski
Andrew Szymanski is an angel investor focusing on seed-stage investments across various industries such as Analytics, Retail Technology, Apps, Developer APIs, Developer Tools, Energy & Clean Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare IT, and Mobile. He has made previous investments in companies like Example example company Inc. Andrew Szymanski’s investment thesis includes SaaS startups, and he has a professional career centered on angel investing with a focus on seed rounds. His geographical preference appears to be in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, with a strong presence in London.
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Primer Sazze Partners
Primer Sazze Partners is a California-based VC that is looking for companies with grand vision and world changing potential.
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Hudson Valley Startup Fund
Hudson Valley Startup Fund is an angel or pre-seed fund that invests in companies with proprietary technology, market-defining products, and rapid growth potential. They focus on the Hudson Valley and adjacent regions specifically, with investments ranging from pre-seed to seed stage, and an average investment over $200K. Previous investments include companies like United Aircraft Technologies and EquityMultiple. The fund follows a member-managed approach with over 60 investors and shows interest in software, mobile, tech-enabled, and scalable product companies with an addressable market over $500M. The contact address is 6571 Spring Brook Lane, Rhinebeck, New York 12572, United States.
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Carlos Gonzalez- Cadenas
Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas is a partner at Index Ventures with a focus on SaaS, Open Source, Security, Financial Services, AI, and Infrastructure/DevOps in his investment thesis. He has a geographic preference for EU regions. His investment check size typically ranges between $5-10M USD. Carlos has made investments in companies like Sylvera and Hopin among others.
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Caleb Sima
Caleb Sima is an angel investor known for his investments in cybersecurity and AI startups. His recent investments include ProjectDiscovery. He is focused on partnering with industry leaders to enhance AI security. Caleb’s investment check size is undisclosed at the moment.
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Shomik Ghosh
Shomik Ghosh, a Principal at Boldstart Ventures, is an Enterprise Software savant who focuses on investing in passionate, technical Enterprise Founders. His investment thesis revolves around software solutions for large F500 enterprise pain points, whether pre-product or post-product. Shomik’s investment areas include cybersecurity, security, developer tools, data services, Web3/Crypto, and SaaS, primarily in Los Angeles/Southern California, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known for his collaborative and supportive partnership style, working closely with founders, LPs, and co-investors. Shomik’s typical investment check size ranges from $250K to $2.0M, with a sweet spot at $1M. With a track record of 7 investments, he has a current fund size of $112M and a network that includes notable investors such as Satya Patel and Niko Bonatsos.
- Raiz Capital
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Sam Wen
Sam Wen is a Venture Partner at Green Visor Capital, focusing on seed and early stage investments across various sectors. His partnership and collaboration styles involve assessing emerging technologies, serving as an advisor to portfolio companies, and mentoring young engineers. His past experiences include working at Square and Boeing, with a background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Sam fosters collaboration through industry-related podcasts and interviews. He contributes to the evaluation of fintech investments and engages in discussions with key industry players like Yash Patel from Telstra Ventures. Sam Wen’s approach reflects a hands-on investment style coupled with mentorship and advisory roles within the startup ecosystem.
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Marwan Fawaz
Marwan Fawaz is a seasoned executive with a background in the cable and telecom industry. Previously serving as the CEO of Motorola Home and the Chief Technology Officer of Charter Communications, Marwan has over 28 years of experience in the broadband industry. His appointment as the CEO of Nest under Alphabet aimed at leading the company through challenges and strategic transitions. His investment focus areas include Energy, Agriculture, Cryptocurrencies, Climate and ESG, Cybersecurity, and Central Banks. Marwan’s investments have been primarily in the United States with a strong emphasis on North America. His professional career showcases expertise in leading tech companies and navigating successful transactions. While specific investment check sizes are not available, Marwan’s partnership and collaboration styles aim at operational excellence and strategic planning, as demonstrated in his role at Nest amidst leadership changes and industry challenges.
- Pathena SGPS S.A.
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Sarah Röhm
Sarah Röhm is an investment professional with DTCP, focusing on Series B investments in Enterprise Applications and Cloud Infrastructure. Her geographical preference and previous investments are not specified. She has a track record in various investment roles and certifications in private equity and venture capital. The investment check size she typically handles is not available. Collaboration styles may include introspective, relational, and expressive approaches.
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Mark Mueller Eberstein
Mark Mueller-Eberstein is the CEO and co-founder of CodexDF, specializing in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, IoT, AI, and cloud computing. With two decades of experience connecting business leaders and IT, he is a digital transformation leader and an active investor with expertise in these areas. Mark is bilingual in English and German, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and advisor to various VCs. He is known for his academic research and speaking engagements internationally. Mark currently resides outside Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Adam Doppelt
Adam Doppelt, an angel investor, has a focus on computer, internet, search engine, and software markets. His past investments include SparkToro, Vreal, Glowforge, VendorHawk, and Crowd Cow. He has been involved in articles discussing various topics such as remote learning and wildfire smoke. The investment check size for his company SparkToro was $1.3 million. Unfortunately, specific information about his partnership and collaboration styles was not found.
- Chicago Pacific Founders
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Sean Kwiat
Sean Kwiat is a Director at CincyTech, actively involved in over 100 early-stage venture financings and exit transactions. His investment focus areas include IoT, Enterprise Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, and Digital Health at the Seed stage. Sean’s investment check size ranges from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. His geographical preference includes the Midwest region. Previous investments can be explored on the CincyTech portfolio. Sean is inspired by founders’ compelling stories and vision, bringing their hard work to life.
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Ashok Kartham
Ashok Kartham is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer known for his work at Circuitry.ai in Tampa, Florida. His investment focus areas include enterprise AI as a Service applications and software lifecycle management. He has a track record of leadership roles with a demonstrated history in the computer software industry. Ashok’s investments are typically in ventures that provide connected services and innovative cloud SaaS products. His investment check size ranges based on the company’s needs. Ashok values collaboration and strategic partnerships to optimize business outcomes and transform enterprises with AI technologies.
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Magma Venture Partners
Magma Venture Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments.
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Brian Witlin
Brian Witlin is a serial entrepreneur with a background in technology and art. He serves as the CEO and Founder of ShopWell and is actively involved in the company Yummly. Brian has a focus on personalized user experiences and utilizes AI to enhance recommendations. He has made investments in companies such as Directly and demonstrates a strong partnership with artificial intelligence in his art ventures. Brian’s investment check size and specific collaboration styles were not explicitly mentioned in the available data.
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Brian Folmer
Brian Folmer, the Founder of FirstLook Ventures, focuses on disrupting early-stage venture capital. He supports founders driving societal value and benefit. Previous investments include connecting consumer brands to venture investors, resulting in 24 investments totaling nearly $2M. Investment check sizes range up to $50K. Geographically, he is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Heartcore Capital
Heartcore is a venture capital firm that invests in founders building category-defining consumer internet brands.
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Romy Schnelle
Romy Schnelle’s investment thesis focuses on climate tech, digital health, fintech, AI, and SaaS. She invests at the seed stage with a geographical preference for the EU. Her previous investments include Stocard, Kiwigrid, LG Electronics, and Aqton. Romy Schnelle has a strong track record, having worked with mp3 inventor Prof. Karlheinz Brandenburg and co-founded Fraunhofer spin-off IOSONO. She also chairs the Investment Committee of TX Group and serves on advisory boards of startups.
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Las Olas Venture Capital
Las Olas Venture Capital is an early-stage fund that invests in startups in a variety of industries.
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Ivan Kirigin
Ivan Kirigin is an investor at Tango.vc, focusing on seed-stage robotics, automation, and machine learning startups. He has a track record of being particularly interested in robotics and machine learning, emphasizing goals of self-improvement, effective product optimization, and networking strategies. Ivan has experience in operational roles at Facebook, Dropbox, and Lyft, and highlights the importance of expertise and experimentation for growth. His partnership and collaboration style involves contributing knowledge, contacts, and strategic vision to startups. Ivan’s recent investments include a rocket company called Stoke, showcasing his interest in untapped markets and providing extensive networking support. Tango.vc’s check size ranges from $0 to $500K, focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds in sectors like hardware, AI/Devtools, and deeptech.
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PsyMed Ventures
PsyMed Ventures invests in transformational technologies that elevate mental health and wellness through it’s fund and angel syndicate.
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Thomas Dullin
Thomas Dullin focuses on topics related to reverse engineering and vulnerability research. He served as Advisor at AttackIQ.
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Monochrome Capital
Monochrome Capital provides seed stage capital for b2b startups that build significant technical moats to real-world challenges.
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Sandra Kresch
Sandra Kresch is the Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an angel investment group focused on women-led businesses. Her professional career includes roles as a Board member for Newsit and Consensus Point LLC, and as the Owner/President of PSD International Inc. She has actively collaborated with organizations like the Angel Capital Association, Angel Resource Institute, and U.S. Department of State. Sandra has invested in companies such as Newsit and Consensus Point, participating in Series B financing rounds. The investment check size ranges and varies depending on the company and round of funding. Sandra Kresch’s partnership and collaboration style involves working closely with investors, advisors, co-investors, entrepreneurs, clients, and strategic partners to support the growth of women-led companies.
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Bradley Gerstner
Bradley Gerstner is the Founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital Management. Altimeter Capital is an American investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, and Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2008, the firm focuses on technology investments, particularly in information technology and B2C restaurants. Bradley Gerstner employs long/short and fundamental strategies for equities investment. Some of the notable investments made by Altimeter Capital include Permiso Security, Unlearn.AI, Tabular Technologies, and more. With over $10 billion under management, Gerstner has a successful track record in technology startups. Altimeter Capital Management’s investments typically range from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in size. Brad Gerstner’s expertise lies in technology-focused investments, showcasing a strong partnership and collaboration style to generate alpha in the market.
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Wendy Whitsell
Wendy Whitsell is a Partner at Owl Ventures, a venture capital firm with a focus on education technology companies. Owl Ventures invests in companies across the education spectrum, leveraging its domain expertise to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses. The firm invests in early childhood, K-12, higher education, and career mobility/professional learning startups. Wendy Whitsell’s investments range from $5M to $50M and Owl Ventures collaborates with other investor firms for co-investments. The team at Owl Ventures consists of various partners, managing directors, Principals, Vice Presidents, and more, with a strong network of strategic partners. Owl Ventures is dedicated to partnering with transformative companies in the education technology sector, aiming to change the trajectory of these companies with their experience and global network.
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Connie Chen
Dr. Connie Chen, as an investor, focuses on consumer technology at Andreessen Horowitz. She invests in sectors like Media/Content (Series A), E-commerce (Series A), Consumer Internet (Series A), Marketplaces (Series A), AI (Series A), Media/Content (Series B), E-commerce (Series B), Consumer Internet (Series B), Marketplaces (Series B), AI (Series B) with a range from $500K to $40.0M. Connie Chen has a track record in golf and coaching, winning the 2014 Open De Espau00f1a Femenino on the Ladies European Tour. Her investment check size ranges from $500K to $40.0M with a sweet spot at $20.0M. She has been a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz since 2011 and is known for investing in companies like KoBold Metals, flavrs, Whatnot, Canal, Glorify, Clear, Zuma, Medley. She has a co-investor network that includes Alex Immerman, Ali Yahya, Andrew Chen, Anish Acharya, Annie Collins.
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Poornima Vijayashanker
Poornima Vijayashanker is an investor with a focus on software products and technologies. She is known to invest in startups at the early stages, particularly in seed rounds. Her investment thesis revolves around supporting innovative ideas that have the potential to serve large market segments. Typically, her investments range from $10K to $1M for angel investments and $50K to $2M for seed rounds. Poornima Vijayashanker has a geographical preference that aligns with her location in the Silicon Valley area. She has previous investments in companies like Seed Round – BizeeBee and Femgineer. Moreover, her collaboration style involves actively supporting entrepreneurs and helping them accelerate their growth through mentorship and strategic guidance.
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Ludwig Ensthaler
Ludwig Ensthaler is a General Partner at 468 Capital, a technology investment firm focusing on AI & Automation, Energy Transition & Climate, Infrastructure & Enterprise Software, and Prosumer & Consumer sectors. His investment thesis centers on incubating major tech companies with a track record of successful early-stage tech investments. Ensthaler’s previous investments span areas like Cloud Infrastructure, SaaS, AI, and FinTech, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $5.0M. His sweet spot investment is around $2.5M, and current fund size is $400M. Ensthaler is known for his diverse skill set and impressive achievements, making 468 Capital a trusted partner in the tech investment landscape.
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DNX Ventures
DNX Ventures is an early stage VC firm focusing on B2B Startups that are shaping industries and transforming the way we live and work.
- treeo.vc
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Michael Ozechov
Michael Ozechov is a Partner at Cornerstone Venture Partners, focusing on Enterprise Software and Cloud. His investment check size ranges from $100K to $10M. Michael generally invests in Seed and Series A stages, mainly in New York City. He has a track record of recent investments in the tech sector. Based on his profile, Michael Ozechov is known for his proactive partnership style, targeting early-stage tech ventures.
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Kyle Vogt
Kyle Vogt is an Angel investor with a current investment range of $10K to $500K, focusing on sectors such as Food and Beverage, Enterprise Applications, AI, Health & Hospital Services, Health IT, and Consumer Internet across various stages from pre-seed to Series B. With a sweet spot of $100K, Kyle Vogt has made 41 investments to date. He collaborates with notable investors like Chris Hollod, Lorenzo Thione, and Gaingels. Kyle’s investment track record includes partnerships with organizations such as First Round Capital and Y Combinator. Based in San Francisco, California, Kyle Vogt is known for his active involvement in the San Francisco Bay Area investor community.
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HealthQuest Capital
HealthQuest Capital is a growth equity, private equity firm investing in commercial-stage companies across the healthcare industry
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Kamal Ved
Kamal Ved is a venture capitalist at Lunar Ventures with a focus on pre-seed portfolio companies in all sectors. The fund invests up to â¬1 million in early-stage deep tech startups. Kamal Ved’s professional career includes strong technical insights and good communication skills. The investment check sizes are not specified. Kamal Ved’s investment thesis is centered around building technical teams with strong R&D backgrounds in Europe, targeting products with global appeal. Lunar Ventures concentrates on deep tech startups specializing in artificial intelligence or machine learning. For partnership and collaboration, collaborative leadership and effective integration of local knowledge and modern technology are paramount.
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Tuff Yen
Tuff Yen is the Founder and President of Seraph Group, recognized for assisting investors in developing their portfolios with a focus on technology startups. Seraph Group invests in a diverse range of software, healthcare, and analytics companies. Tuff Yen has a track record of investing in over 130 companies, bridging the gap between Pre-Seed and Series A funding. The team is based in multiple cities, with a significant network of successful individuals. Notable investments include XSeed Capital, Reddy Capital, DHVC, Founder Collective, and Dreamit Ventures. Tuff Yen’s collaboration style involves investing in early-stage companies and providing constant support and guidance to entrepreneurs and investors, ensuring access to high-quality opportunities.
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Henrik von Schoultz
Henrik von Schoultz is a Partner at True Global Ventures with an investment focus on Web3/Blockchain, SaaS, and FinTech in EU. He typically invests in the range of $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. His recent investment in Picture This at the Pre Seed stage raised $2M. Henrik collaborates with co-investors such as Babu Sk, Beatrice Lion, Bertrand Berullier, Bowie Lau, and Carl Johan Grandinson.
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Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis is the co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, a leading AI company that has made groundbreaking advancements in fields such as AlphaGo and AlphaFold. His investment focus areas are centered around AI technologies and research. He primarily invests in early to mid-stage startups. Demis shows a preference for investments in the Greater London region, aligning with his base of operations. While specific check sizes are not available, his career spans founding and leading prominent companies, showcasing a strong track record. Demis is known for his hands-on approach to partnerships and collaborations, bringing deep expertise and leadership to his investments.
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Christian Gaertner
Christian Gaertner is focused on investment thesis related to social choice theory, his investment focus areas include Product-Led Growth and AI-enabled software. He has made investments in companies like MILES. Christian Gaertner’s track record includes roles in recruitment, business consultancy, and co-founding Stylepark. The check size per investment is influenced by factors such as basket size. His partnership and collaboration styles align with creating opportunities for productive collaboration.
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Nick McKeown
Nick McKeown is a Senior Fellow at Intel and a professor at Stanford University. He has been actively involved in the software-defined networking (SDN) movement, contributing to the development of OpenFlow. McKeown’s investments include backing Apropose and his latest prediction revolves around the potential rollout of 6G by 2030. He has a diverse professional career, co-founding companies like Abrizio, Nemo Systems, and Nicira Networks. McKeown’s investment check size is typically in the Seed VC category. His partnerships and collaboration styles are demonstrated through his involvement in various tech ventures and academia, focusing on advancing internet infrastructure and boosting performance through collaborations with companies like Intel. Additionally, McKeown’s professional achievements include receiving prestigious awards and distinctions for his contributions to networking technology.
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Long Island Angel Network
Long Island Angel Network, based in Stony Brook, NY, is an angel group that provides seed-stage funding for startups in the technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, medicine, and energy sectors. They focus on early-stage and emerging growth companies, with investments in software and information technology. Long Island Angel Network typically invests between $100,000 and $750,000 per company. Their geographical preference includes locations like New York and North America. With a track record of 10 investments and one exit, including recent investments in Neuvotion and Celmatix, they demonstrate a commitment to supporting innovation and growth. The group follows a collaborative style, emphasizing partnerships to help startups succeed.
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Trevor Loy
Trevor Loy, General Partner at Flywheel Ventures, has over 20 years of venture investing, entrepreneurial, and operating experience in technology ventures. Flywheel Ventures focuses on seed and early-stage investments in information and infrastructure technology to solve global challenges. Trevor has made over two dozen investments, including those that led to successful IPOs and acquisitions. His investment check size varies based on criteria at Flywheel Ventures. Trevor’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize the importance of the entrepreneurial team, market opportunity, customer needs, financial projections, and the long-term viability of solutions.
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Lou Mazzucchelli
Lou Mazzucchelli is an investor with a focus on Big Data, Enterprise Software, Music, Health Care, and Information Technology. He is actively investing in VC stage companies. His geographical preferences are not specified. Lou Mazzucchelli has a track record in data communications, IT management, and consulting, and has overseen investments in semiconductor and software companies. The investment check size for companies he has been involved with ranges based on the specific company’s funding needs. Details on specific partnership and collaboration styles are not available at this time.
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Esther Dyson
Esther Dyson is an angel investor, entrepreneur, and commentator focused on healthcare, open government, digital technology, biotechnology, logistics, and outer space industries. She is the Chairman of EDVentures Holdings and serves as a Board Member at various companies such as Swvl, StartUp Health, Luxoft, Bamf Health, and Yandex. Dyson’s investments range from startups globally, including winners like Evernote, Facebook, and Square. Her check sizes vary depending on the company’s needs. She actively collaborates with other organizations, showcasing a collaborative and systems change approach. Dyson’s professional career includes being a founding chairman of ICANN, and she holds a BA in economics from Harvard University.
- Palo Duro Capital, LLC
- Broad Creek Capital
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Elizabeth Caven
Elizabeth Caven is a seasoned investor with a focus on B2B SaaS, fintech, insurtech, and enterprise technology. She invests in regulated industries and prefers startups in those sectors. Elizabeth Caven is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has a track record of being an Accelerator MD, angel investor in AI and consumer startups, and a former founder. She has invested in startups like Roboflow, Riskfuel, Cognicor, Trusty.care, and Silverbills. The check sizes of her investments are not specified on her website. She is known for her partnership with Next Level IA Investment Firm.
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New Dominion Angels
New Dominion Angels is an angel group that aims to make group angel investing accessible, intellectually stimulating, and enjoyable. Their investment thesis focuses on collaborative decision-making to improve investment outcomes. They look for companies with sophisticated solutions in large markets that can scale, predominantly in the SaaS and Internet-of-Things sectors. New Dominion Angels prefer local entrepreneurs and primarily invest in the Mid-Atlantic Region, participating in Series Seed or Series A rounds. Their track record includes investments in startups across enterprise software, IoT, FinTech, and other tech categories. They manage investments with a partnership approach, fostering relationships between entrepreneurs, members, and partners to enhance success.
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Jeff Snellenburg
Jeff Snellenburg is an Angel Investor specializing in Enterprise Software, Health Care, Information Technology, Mobile, Advertising, Big Data, E-Commerce, and more. His past investments include WizeHive, Carnegie Speech, Sidecar, Molecular Detection, CloudMine, Cloudnexav, and copious Software. Jeff Snellenburg serves as the President of the PA Angel Network and has experience in the investment coordination and executive director roles. His collaboration style emphasizes effective communication and task-oriented approach.
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Francisco Fidalgo
Francisco Fidalgo is an angel investor with a focus on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. In 2023, he made 19 direct investments, with a particular interest in areas such as Camion Energy, Connect Earth, Renew Risk, AIArkifi.ai, Kavida.ai, Anansi, Koala, and Open-Trade. Francisco has a strong track record, with over 80% of the companies he backed still operating. He aims to back the best seed-stage founders in fintech and adjacencies, prioritizing innovative and profitable businesses and founders he respects. Francisco’s investment style emphasizes being a value-add investor and leading by example in the fintech sector. He is dedicated to supporting startups and actively engages in mentoring, public speaking, and sharing opportunities with other investors and venture capitalists.
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Robert Sansom
Robert Sansom is an Angel Investor based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. His investment focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Software, Video, Video on Demand, and Video Streaming. Some of his past investments are iSIZE Technologies, Featurespace, Cambridge Communication Systems, Massless, and Focal Point Positioning. Robert Sansom typically invests in early-stage companies with check sizes ranging from £50,000 to £500,000. He has a diverse portfolio and has partnerships in the tech industry.
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Dominik Tobschall
Dominik Tobschall, a Partner at Speedinvest, brings extensive expertise in software development, product management, and business development since 1998. With a background in Law and experience at Target Partners and C.H.BECK, Dominik specializes in software technologies for developers. His interests lie in software-defined infrastructure, reflected in his work with Speedinvest’s SaaS & Infra team. Dominik co-founded fruux GmbH and is known for articles on crypto, open source, and infrastructure. Supported by InnovFin Equity, he focuses on investments that advance software deployment and monitoring, making significant contributions to the tech investment landscape.
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Adrian Lloyd
Adrian Lloyd is a Founding Partner at Episode 1 Ventures, a venture capital fund based in London, UK. The firm is passionate about investing in early-stage software companies in the UK. Adrian’s investment thesis revolves around supporting daring entrepreneurs from Seed to Series A, with a focus on software-enabled businesses showing early customer traction. Episode 1 Ventures typically invests in early-stage B2B software firms and has a track record of success stories such as the car-buying comparison site. Adrian’s investment focus areas include SaaS, technology, software, and the internet sectors. The firm’s geographical preference leans towards the UK market. With a partnership and collaboration style that values open communication, clear vision, and cultural fit, Episode 1 Ventures under Adrian Lloyd’s leadership seeks to build transformational teams and make strategic investments in the software industry.
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Social Capital
Social Capital is a venture capital investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs at all stages.
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WINGS
WINGS is an early-stage investor committed to being a long-term company builder, providing founders with resources and unwavering partnership. Their investment focus is on companies innovating in the AI-first technology stack. WINGS is dedicated to supporting the transformation of businesses towards AI-first approaches. They offer a platform for founder success and have a portfolio of companies showcasing their focus areas. The firm operates with a preference for investing in early-stage startups and values collaboration with founders to help them grow sustainably. WINGS’ investment check size aligns with their dedication to equipping startups with the necessary resources for success.
- V-Ten Capital Partners
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Katie McClain
Katie McClain is a Partner at Energize Ventures with a focus on climate software investments, overseeing portfolio support, due diligence, and business development. Previous investments include participation in financing rounds for PVcase and Aurora Solar. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and sits on the Board of Directors for Jupiter Intelligence and NCX. Energize Ventures typically invests between $10-20 million as the first check amount and actively collaborates with companies for growth and success.
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Angel Investors Marlborough
Angel Investors Marlborough is a venture capital firm based in Timaru, Marlborough, New Zealand. The investor focuses on early-stage ventures, especially in the SaaS and moonshot tech sectors during Seed, Seed-extension, and Series A rounds. Recent investments include Cropsy Technologies. The investor follows a consistent check size strategy in their investments. Collaboration and networking are key principles, encouraging partnerships and knowledge-sharing within the local business community.
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Dave Archer
Dave Archer is a seasoned professional with a track record in American football as a quarterback, having played in the NFL, WLAF, and CFL. His career also extended to broadcasting. His partnership and collaboration style focuses on building relationships, handling conflict, and sharing control. As an investor, Dave Archer’s check size typically ranges from $5-20 million in growth-stage companies, with a focus on AdTech, Martech, Enterprise SaaS, Data & AI, and Consumer sectors.
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Moscow Seed Fund
Moscow Seed Fund is a VC with an investment horizon of 3-5 years, focusing on Seed and Series A stages. Their geographical preference includes North America and Europe. Their investment focus areas span various industries like Fintech, Software, Robotics, and more. Some of their previous investments include ExoAtlet, ActiveCloud, and GeoCV. The fund’s professional team has a successful track record in management and entrepreneurship. The specific investment check size per startup could not be found, but startups aged 6-10 years are highlighted in their portfolio. Moscow Seed Fund is known for its collaborative approach to partnerships, emphasizing three common collaboration styles.
- Israeli Mapped in NY
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Angelsquare Capital
Angelsquare Capital is a venture capital firm that has advised over 400 startups since 2016 in their fundraising rounds in Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The firm focuses on all sectors, with a particular interest in software, internet, e-commerce, information technology, and artificial intelligence. They prefer to provide investments in the pre-seed and seed stages and operate actively in France, with a clear preference for startups based in Paris, Ile-de-France. Angelsquare’s track record includes investments in companies like Finishers, Orosound, and Pongo, with a total of 168 investments and 21 exits. The firm was founded in October 2016 and has a collaborative partnership style, engaging with a diverse range of founders and investors.
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Tove Larsson
Tove Larsson is a General Partner at Norrsken VC, a venture capital firm with a focus on impact entrepreneurs. The firm’s investment thesis revolves around supporting startups in sectors such as climate tech, energy, biotech AI, and health tech. Norrsken VC prefers to invest in early-stage companies and targets a global market. Tove Larsson has a track record of investments in companies like CEEZER, ClimateView, Yapevroc, and others. The fund typically invests between EUR 0.025 million to EUR 0.1 million per company. Norrsken VC’s partnership and collaboration style is centered around impact investing in deep tech.
- QuestMark Partners, L.P.
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Sheila Gulati
Sheila Gulati is the co-founder and Managing Director of Tola Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Enterprise software with a focus on AI-enabled solutions. Key investments include OSISoft, hybris, and Clipchamp. Tola Capital’s average check size ranges from $1 million to $4 million for seed-stage investments and $5 million to $15 million for Series A. Sheila Gulati brings over two decades of experience in software and investing, leading forward-thinking founders in the enterprise software industry. She is actively involved in guiding impactful software platform businesses and successful investments, embodying a collaborative and visionary approach to partnership.
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Cantos
A pre-seed firm obsessively pursuing the near frontier ,Äì where software, hardware, & wetware intersect.
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Geraldine McGinty
Dr. Geraldine McGinty is an accomplished professional with a background in imaging economics and specialization in Women’s Imaging. She serves as the Chief Strategy and Contracting Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization. Her collaborative style can be seen through partnerships like the one with RadEqual and the American Association for Women in Radiology, where she signed a two-year MOU to support increased collaboration and promote educational initiatives in the radiology community. While specific details about previous investments and track record are not available, her role as a board member and advisor to various organizations demonstrates her expertise and influence in the field. She favors an investment style focused on imaging economics and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging.
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Activate Venture Partners
Activate Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital for high growth technology companies.
- Episode 1 Ventures LLP
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Erik Hovanec
Erik Hovanec serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Magnite. With a strong background in growing internet and technology companies, Erik co-founded and managed The Design Accelerator, a technology accelerator. He also held the position of CEO at LeisureLink. His investments include Cetus Analytics, Gyft, Parchment, and more. Erik’s investment activities are focused on the early stage. His geographical preference is not specified. His investment check size is customized based on the opportunities. Erik is known for his strategic leadership and successful track record in driving growth for companies.
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Montage Ventures
Montage Ventures is a destination for start-ups looking for investment between Angel and Series A rounds.
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Fredrik Hjelm
Fredrik Hjelm is the co-founder and CEO of Voi Technology, a company aiming to improve urban mobility by providing fleets of electric scooters as an alternative to cars. His entrepreneurial journey began with various projects and leadership at Guestit and Avito.ru before founding Voi in 2018. His investment focus areas include technology vendors, and he has made 14 investments with notable portfolio exits. Fredrik has invested in Magic AI and memmo. His previous investments and leadership at Voi reflect his commitment to sustainable and convenient transportation. As the CEO of Voi, he prioritizes safety and collaboration with cities to enhance micro-mobility. Fredrik Hjelm’s check size of investment remains undisclosed, but his professional career showcases a dedication to creating cleaner and affordable transportation solutions.
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital Co. Ltd.
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Andy Ballard
Andy Ballard is the founder and managing partner of Figtree Partners, with a focus on software and technology investments. He has made investments in companies like Zignal Labs and currently serves as the CEO of Wiser Solutions. Andy’s check sizes for investments range between $500K to $1.5M. His collaborative style in partnerships is focused on well-designed spaces reflecting the individual needs of clients.
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Jan-Joost Rueb
Jan-Joost Rueb is an angel investor focusing on SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors, particularly in seed rounds. He is a Co-Founder at Siilo and the Chief Executive Officer at eBuddy. Rueb is a Venture Partner at Vortex Capital Partners and has made investments in companies like Example company Inc and Company & Company. His check sizes span from $524,000 in seed rounds to $1,000,000 in other rounds. He collaborates in seed rounds and Series C funding.
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Michael Thunberg
Michael Thunberg is the Managing Director at Sofigate Sweden, focusing on digital transformation and business technology. As the Interim Managing Director and Business Lead at Sofigate, he has demonstrated strong leadership and recruitment skills. In his role at TRIDAC Management, he developed a network of experienced consultants and helped clients with IT and business management consulting. Michael has a track record in strategic and operational business development, analytics, and IT management, with specialties in predictive analytics and modular product development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. Michael Thunberg has expertise in developing businesses for efficiency, leveraging IT for growth, and empowering companies through data utilization.
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Dundee Venture Capital
Dundee Venture Capital invests between $500,000-$1M in high-growth, early-stage technology companies in between the coasts.
- Voima Ventures Ltd.
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Vikram Chalana
Vikram Chalana is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong focus on AI technology. He has invested primarily in AppVirality and Nuiku. Vikram’s investments align with early-stage startups, particularly in the Seed stage. His geographical preference is not explicitly stated. As the CEO of Pictory, Vikram has led the company to secure significant funding, with a check size of around $2.1 million in seed financing. His professional career includes roles as Chairman, CTO, and Co-Founder at Winshuttle, among other notable positions in the software industry. Vikram’s investment check size falls around the $2.1 million mark, as evidenced by his recent investments in Pictory. He has a strategic partnership approach, evident in Pictory’s collaboration with ElevenLabs to enhance AI voice technology in video creation.
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Nilesh Jain
Nilesh Jain is a seasoned finance professional with expertise in strategic investment selection across Health-Tech, Fin-Tech, AI, and IP-based Consumers Centric DTC Business sectors. He has a strong background in investment banking, equity research, and startup investments. Nilesh has made numerous investments in companies like Purple Style Labs, Subhag, and ActoFit. He specializes in providing startups with financing, strategic advice, SME IPOs, and valuation services. With certifications from prestigious institutions like IIMB and IIMA, his investments usually range between $900K and undisclosed amounts per company. Nilesh Jain is passionate about driving innovation, fostering growth in the startup ecosystem, and facilitating strategic private equity investments in pre-IPO companies for long-term growth.
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Ashmeet Sidana
Ashmeet Sidana is the Founder and Chief Engineer of Engineering Capital. The investment focus areas of Engineering Capital include partnerships with great entrepreneurs driven by technical insights. Ashmeet Sidana’s investment thesis includes partnering with startups at the seed stage with a focus on technical insights. Engineering Capital typically invests in rounds such as Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A in sectors like AI/Devtools. Their check size ranges from $0 to $10M. Geographically, Engineering Capital invests in the USA, particularly emphasizing sectors like Communications and Information Technology, Business services, Cybersecurity, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Consumer Products & Services. Some of their previous investments include companies like Azure, SignalFx, and Tubi.tv. Ashmeet Sidana’s professional career includes experience in startups like VMware and founding his own software company. Engineering Capital’s collaboration style focuses on partnerships with entrepreneurs driven by technical insights, supported by a team that includes mentors.
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William Reeve
William Reeve is an experienced serial entrepreneur and angel investor with a focus on e-commerce and business services. He has been involved in co-founding companies like LOVEFiLM.com and Secret Escapes. With a track record in various roles across PLCs, P/E backed businesses, and startups, he is one of the UK’s most experienced angel investors. His investments include companies like Graze.com, Paddy Power PLC, and Zoopla. William Reeve’s median deal size is not disclosed, and he is known for his partnership and collaboration across high-growth internet companies.
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Jim Ramo
Jim Ramo is an Angel Investor focusing on Seed stage investments with a geographical preference for Israeli startups like Furious Corp. His investment portfolio includes companies in sectors such as marketing, data, media, advertising, and inventory, with a partnership style suited for B2B collaborations. Previous investments include Furious Corp, with funding rounds in 2015 and 2014 amounting to an unspecified sum and $1.1 million, respectively.
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Joshua G. James
Joshua G. James is an American entrepreneur known for his achievements in the tech industry. He is the founder and CEO of Domo, a software-as-a-service company, and the co-founder of Omniture, an online marketing and web analytics business. With over 25 years of experience, Joshua has showcased leadership and innovation. He has a track record of leading successful tech companies and making significant contributions to the industry. His investment focus extends to the tech sector, where he has proven expertise. Joshua has a hands-on approach to partnerships and collaborations, as seen in his successful working relationship with collaborators in various projects, including the film ‘Nomadland.’ He is recognized for his dynamic leadership, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Chattanooga Renaissance Fund
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Bobby Hambrick
Bobby Hambrick is an individual/angel investor based in Morton, Illinois, United States. He has a primary focus on autonomous vehicles and AI technologies, as demonstrated by his investments in AutonomouStuff, LLC and Provizio. Bobby’s investments typically range from seed rounds to support innovative startups in these sectors. His recent investment check size was $6.2 million in a seed round for Provizio. Bobby has a track record as the founder and CEO of AutonomouStuff, LLC and he has made successful investments in the autonomous technology industry. His partnership and collaboration style are reflected in his commitment to enabling the future of autonomous driving through his investments and collaborations with like-minded entrepreneurs and organizations.
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Alexander Schmitt
Alexander Schmitt is a Partner at Lightspeed, specializing in B2B and FinTech investments. His previous investments include Flink, Aware, Advastore, and Ninetailed. Alexander focuses on early-stage companies within technology, healthcare, and more. His collaboration style involves partnering with various cycling brands to address climate impacts. Additionally, he emphasizes alternative asset classes like infrastructure and real estate debt. His investment check size has garnered global interest with millions, aligning with a focus on AI’s trillion-dollar promise.
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Andreas Dittes
Andreas Dittes is a full-stack entrepreneur and the Founder of Dittes Ventures based in Berlin, Germany. He focuses on investing in areas such as Human Capital/HRTech, DeepTech, Developer Tools, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Web3/Crypto, AI, SaaS, and FinTech. Andreas has invested in companies like Chipper Cash and Unbabel, with investment sizes ranging from $10K to $50K, and a sweet spot investment of $15K. With a background as the Co-Founder & COO at Humify and various other roles, Andreas brings a wealth of experience to his investments. His geographical preference is Berlin, Germany, and he has previous investments in Clippings in the Consumer and Retail sectors.
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Anand Agarawala
Anand Agarawala is an Angel Investor. He has invested in companies like Watsi, Relay, Ready Player Me, FlightCar, Egomotion, and Glooko. His investment focus areas include 3D Technology, Augmented Reality, Gaming, Video Games, and Virtual Reality. Anand Agarawala founded BumpTop, a 3D desktop user interface inspired by real desks, which was later acquired by Google. He has been awarded seven patents and was named one of the ‘Top Entrepreneurs in Technology’ by Businessweek. Anand Agarawala’s professional career highlights his work on early versions of the home screen and core user interface on Android at Google. The check size of his investments ranges across different companies. Additionally, Anand Agarawala’s collaboration style is focused on making 3D collaborative computing accessible, as seen through his company Spatial.
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John Morris
John Morris is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Financial Officer at Unshackled. He is also an Angel Investor and the Founder of outdoor gear retailer Bass Pro Shops.
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William Bain
William Bain is an angel investor affiliated with Alliance of Angels, known for his diverse professional experience. With a track record spanning from executive roles in technology companies to founding non-profits, Bain has demonstrated expertise in technology strategy, innovation, and business growth. Throughout his career, Bain has held key positions such as Vice President of Data Science at Albertsons Companies and General Partner at NewVantage Partners. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Yale University. As an investor, Bain is part of a network investing in early-stage startups with investment check sizes typically ranging from $250K to $1M. The partnership and collaboration style of Bain involves leveraging an ecosystem to provide specialized services and achieve breakthrough results.
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Luc Vincent
Luc Vincent is an Angel Investor with a focus on AI and visual technologies. His investments include companies leveraging Generative AI technology for disrupting legacy enterprises. He invests in gaming, NFTs, the metaverse, blockchain, biotech, AI videos, natural language processing, robotics, precision medicine, and more. Some of his previous investments include SpotAngels and Threedy.ai. The check size of his investments is not disclosed. Mr. Luc Vincent is known for advising companies like Spotscale and Hayden AI.
- Bynd
- Samsung Catalyst Fund
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Steven Baker
Steven Baker is a Co-Founder of Laserlike, a provider of an online content search engine platform that delivers high-quality information and diverse perspectives on any topic using machine learning. The company focuses on Internet Software and has engaged in M&A deals.
- Raystone Capital
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Jan Stumpf
Jan Stumpf, based in Munich, Germany, is the founder of Ascending Technologies. With a strong investment thesis in data-driven enterprises, Jan’s focus areas include technologies that drive innovation and growth. His previous investment in Luminovo showcases his interest in angel investments in tech startups. Jan’s professional career track record is highlighted by his strategic investments and collaborations, positioning him as an experienced investor in the technology sector. His partnership and collaboration style reflect a hands-on approach, guiding startups towards success through active involvement and strategic support. Jan Stumpf’s investment endeavors are driven by a passion for nurturing innovative businesses and fostering long-term partnerships in the tech industry.
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Nicholas P. Negroponte
Nicholas P. Negroponte is an influential investor with expertise in future communications, digital technologies, and media innovation. With a track record as an angel investor, Negroponte has invested in over 30 startup companies including Zagats, Wired, Ambient Devices, Skype, and Velti. His professional career includes founding the MIT Media Laboratory and contributing to the fields of digital technologies and human-computer interaction. Additionally, Negroponte has been involved in developing new interactions between humans and computers, making him an authority on tomorrow’s world. As the visionary behind One Laptop per Child, a nonprofit deploying laptops for primary education in developing countries, he has demonstrated a commitment to impactful initiatives. His partnership and collaboration style is marked by active involvement as an investor and board member in companies like Wired Magazine and Motorola, indicating a hands-on approach to fostering innovation.
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Andre Wegner
Andre Wegner is the CEO and Founder of Authentise, specializing in data-driven collaboration and process management software for digital manufacturing. He has a background in digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and supply chain disruption. Andre has been the Chair of Digital Manufacturing at Singularity University and has experience as a Vice Principal at Alitheia Capital and Senior Associate at Intellecap. He holds degrees from ESSEC Business School, University of St Andrews, and Singularity University. His investment focus areas include EdTech, Conversational AI, and ESG. Andre Wegner’s prior investments include projects in the Supply Chain Management and 3D Printing markets. However, information on his investment check size and specific partnership and collaboration styles is not available at this time.
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Shervin Pishevar
Shervin Pishevar serves as a Co-Founder at Hyperloop One and Founder at Halo Computing. As an investor, he has made key early investments in companies such as Uber, Machine Zone, Warby Parker, Tumblr, and Getaround. His investment focus areas include High Tech and he primarily invests in the Seed and Series A stages. Shervin’s investment check size ranges from $500K to $3.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.8M. He has a track record of leading investments in various sectors and has a career marked by notable investments and collaborations in the tech industry. His geographical preference includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the West Coast, and Raleigh-Durham/Southeast US. Shervin is known for his diverse portfolio of over 160 investments and a partnership style that involves collaborating with a range of angel, scout, and solo-capitalists.
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Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson is one of the original founding partners of Silver Lake, which he co-founded in 1999. His investment thesis focuses on the technology industries, representing a significant target for large-scale private investments. He has made previous investments in companies like Cardisio, Vianai, PernixData, ItsOn, and DEY Storage Systems. Jim Davidson’s professional career includes serving as Managing Director at Hambrecht & Quist before Silver Lake. The geographical preference for his investments includes Menlo Park, California, United States. While specific details on stage of investment and investment check size were not available, Davidson’s partnership and collaboration style align with managing his own wealth and overseeing his personal assets.
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Michael Kindrat-Pratt
Michael Kindrat-Pratt is the Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures, the most active seed fund in the Great Lakes region, with a focus on funding early-stage tech startups. Rev1 Ventures invests in companies in the ‘proof-of-concept’ to ‘early’ stage of development that have self-sufficient business models and are founded by strong teams. Their investment thesis is centered around the growth of Ohio’s startup ecosystem, leveraging the region’s infrastructure and corporate network for startup success. Michael has directed multiple funds with over 340 high net-worth investors, primarily investing in early-stage Ohio-based C-Corps, focusing on IT. He has a track record of successful investments and is known for his collaboration with companies like NATIONWIDE.
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Wibe Wagemans
Mr. Wibe Wagemans is a visionary entrepreneur with a strong track record in mobile products and apps. As the Founder and CEO of Paradigm, he has been instrumental in pioneering AI technology and online gaming. His professional career includes leadership roles at top companies like IndoorAtlas, Big Fish Games, and Rovio. Wibe is known for driving revenues of over $1 billion and achieving numerous successes, including significant exits exceeding $500 million. He has a diverse geographic focus, with a base in the U.S. Wibe’s investment check sizes are substantial, aligning with his high-impact approach. His collaboration style emphasizes innovation and forward-thinking. Wibe Wagemans is a strategic investor with a keen eye for disruptive technologies and profitable ventures.
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Timothy Tuttle
Timothy Tuttle, serving as the Chief Technology Officer, Cognitive Collaboration at Cisco Systems, is a notable Angel Investor and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MindMeld. With a robust background, Dr. Tuttle founded his third technology company after successful ventures at MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab and Bell Laboratories. His innovative contributions include building the Internet’s first large-scale CDN for real-time data and creating Truveo, which became the web’s second-largest video search platform acquired by AOL. Tim’s expertise is highlighted by his 18 technical publications, several patents, and prestigious recognitions such as the Harvard Business School Dubilier Prize for Entrepreneurship. His leadership and entrepreneurial acumen position Dr. Tuttle as a forward-thinking investor and technologist.
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Marian Lee
Marian Lee is based in New York and has recent SEC filings under the name LEE DICUS MARIAN with contact info at 526 West 111th Street, New York, NY 10025.
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Ronald Chez
Ronald Chez is an Angel Investor with a focus on communication-oriented, task-oriented, network-oriented, and community-oriented collaboration styles. His previous investments include a Seed Round investment in STAMP by Stonegate. Mr. Chez’s track record and professional career include roles such as Strategic Advisor of Stonegate, Co-Chairman of Merriman Holdings, Inc., Non-Executive Chairman of EpiWorks, Inc., and Managing Member of Nalu LLC. His investments have ranged from $100K in STAMP by Stonegate. Additionally, he has partnerships with various companies and is involved in driving communication, tasks, networks, and communities within his collaborations.
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Dennis Phelps
Dennis Phelps focuses on growth capital investments primarily in software, Internet, mobile, wireless, and digital media companies. He has led investments in companies like Casper, Giphy, GroundTruth, The Honest Company, Snap, Yext, and others. Dennis Phelps has a track record of over 15 years in venture finance, was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 100 venture capitalists globally, and has been involved in high-profile investments. He is known for his preference to work with founders who possess specific traits. His investment check size ranges vary, as he focuses on growth capital investments in later-stage technology companies that improve people’s daily lives.
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Jun LI
Jun LI is the Founder and Partner of Innovation Camp and CSR Ventures. He is a Silicon Valley Tech Ventures founding partner, focusing on investing in deep technology startups. Jun LI has invested in over 70 companies in AI. His investment check size, stage of investment, and partnership and collaboration styles are not specified on the sources found. The geographical preference and previous investments are not detailed either.
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Eddie Lou
Eddie Lou is a two-time founder, former VC, and active angel investor with a focus on early-stage startups. He invests in companies like The Mom Project, Paro, RedShelf, and Chowbus. Eddie prefers to work as a partner with exceptional founders, supporting them throughout their company’s lifecycle. He has successful exits with companies such as HomeChef and Cleversafe. Eddie Lou also co-invests with a Founders Council and provides resources to entrepreneurs. His check size for investments varies depending on the startup and its potential.
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Work-Bench
Work-Bench is an enterprise technology venture capital investment firm.
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Oscar S.
Oscar S. has over 24 years of investment and capital markets experience with a focus on structured credit, derivatives, and emerging markets. He has worked in investment banking in London at JPMorgan, Credit Suisse, and UBS. Oscar is the founder of companies in energy, infrastructure, and Fintech. As an active investor since 2010, he has held executive roles in entities where he was a stakeholder. Oscar is a co-founder of Castille Capital, an Asset Manager. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
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Allos Ventures
Allos Ventures invests in early-stage B2B software and business services companies in the Midwest.
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Mohammad Hamid
Mohammad Hamid, CEO of Unison, is actively involved in building and growing technology companies. He is also responsible for fund development and portfolio management at Enchant Ventures, a family office fund operating in the Technology, Hospitality, & Real Estate sectors. Mohammad’s professional background includes studying Computer Science & Philosophy at The University of Michigan and being enrolled at Harvard Business School. His work has been featured in various global publications like The New York Times and Financial Times. While specific details on his investment thesis, investment focus areas, geographical preference, previous investments, and investment check size could not be found directly, his track record suggests a focus on technology companies with involvement in security and recruiting software firms. Mohammad’s collaboration style appears to involve leveraging insights from trusted entrepreneurs and team members to make informed investment decisions.
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Félix Charif Schaal
Félix Charif Schaal is an engineer and adventure capitalist at Modulare Ventures with 15+ angel investments. His investment focus areas include LifeHacks, CleanTech, and AI. Some of his previous investments include NeuroNation.de, FeedR, and HealthUnlocked. Félix has co-founded the Berlin Metropolitan Office and has worked at Telefonica O2 Germany and Bosenet in the past. Additionally, he is known to invest in startups like Zero Carbon Farms and Berry White.
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John Steffens
John Steffens is the Founder and Senior Managing Director at Spring Mountain Capital, an investment firm based in New York. The firm focuses on providing capital for enterprise software, digital health, technology-enabled services, and healthcare companies across North America. Their investment preferences include life sciences, cybersecurity, e-Commerce, impact investing, and virtual reality. Previous investments by John Steffens at Spring Mountain Capital are not available. The webpage also mentions his involvement in various organizations and industry connections.
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Yakout Sallam
Yakout Sallam is an angel investor with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Consumer, Delivery, Grocery, Predictive Analytics, Retail, Software, and Supply Chain Management markets. He invests in startups innovating in data processing, cloud infrastructure, and deeptech. His previous investments include Werpx. Yakout Sallam maintains a consistent check size to pace himself in building a portfolio. He collaborates with venture capitalists to ensure access to follow-on funding, provides mentoring and guidance to startups, and negotiates board representation. His investment strategy involves sticking to a check size, negotiating allocation with founders, making better decisions, avoiding regret, and diversifying investments over time.
- Union Capital
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SJF Ventures
SJF Ventures is a venture capital partnership focusing on the resource efficiency, sustainability, and technology-enhanced services sectors.
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BootstrapLabs
BootstrapLabs is a venture capital firm specializing in Artificial Intelligence.
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Samuel Lessin
Samuel Lessin is a General Partner at Slow Ventures with a focus on technology companies at the forefront of the industry and those on the edges of science, society, and culture. His investment check sizes typically range from $50,000 to $1 million, with a sweet spot at $1.5 million. Slow Ventures invests in various sectors, including Generalist, Web3, Consumer, Fintech, and Enterprise, primarily in the USA. Some of his notable investments include MasterClass, Venmo, and others. Sam Lessin values metrics-driven approaches and looks for entrepreneurs who balance strategic creativity with introspection. He emphasizes honesty and does not present himself as a contrarian. While there’s limited information on his partnership and collaboration styles, he is known as an insider in Silicon Valley, actively involved in the tech community.
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David Krane
David Krane, CEO and Managing Partner at GV, invests in technology companies including Uber, Nest, and Blue Bottle Coffee. He focuses on consumer-focused entrepreneurs and values collaboration and creative thinking. His investments usually range from early checks into startups like Uber to funding companies like The Bored Ape Yacht Club. David has an enthusiastic approach to exploration and discovery, balancing his time between directing global activities and leading investments. His professional career started at Qualcomm and Apple before joining Google and eventually becoming GV’s CEO. David’s track record reflects his appreciation for listening and unconventional thinking, emphasizing the importance of different perspectives in decision-making. He is actively involved in the Young Presidents’ Organization and advises the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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Hyperplane Venture Capital
Hyperplane Venture Capital is a seed stage investment firm focused on exceptional founders building machine intelligence and data companies.
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Ben Clayton
Ben Clayton is an IT professional with over a decade of experience and a strong background in data privacy, systems administration, and technical leadership. He previously worked as a Data Privacy Project Manager at Meta and Support Engineer at Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. Ben Clayton’s partnership and collaboration style are influenced by his experiences in the IT industry.
- Deloitte
- Flume Ventures
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Hal Gentry
Hal Gentry is an experienced professional who serves as Chairman at Denim Social and previously held positions such as Managing Partner at Prosper Women Entrepreneurs and Advisor at Material Mix. He co-founded and was CEO of GridLogix, Chairman at Gremlin Social, and a board member at Aisle411. With a BA in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University, he has a track record of success in the software industry. Hal Gentry’s investment focus areas include B2B technology. He is known for investing in early stage capital markets and has a partnership role with several early stage businesses. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, he has made investments in startups and provided mentorship and support for their growth.
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TMV
TMV is an early-stage investment firm that focuses on the future of living well.
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Watertower Ventures
Watertower Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund providing first check capital for founders, from founders.
- Lockheed Martin Ventures
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Matthew Russell
Matthew Russell focuses on Infrastructure, Security, and Enterprise Software within the Software practice. He has a background in executing transactions across the software sector and has advised on a wide range of M&A, strategic advisory, and capital raising transactions. His investments are in the early-stage venture and seed stages. Matthew Russell’s geographical preferences are in the European Union (EU) region. While specific information on investment check size and previous investments is not available, his professional experience and education showcase his expertise in technology banking and software sectors.
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Tamim AbdulMajid
Tamim Abdul Majid, a General Partner at OCA Ventures, specializes in Enterprise Software, Deep Tech, and Fintech investments. He sits on the boards of various portfolio companies such as Genvid Technologies, Balto, Iris Automation, Curate, and Whitefox Defense. His career includes roles in investment banking, tax advisory, and financial lead for a payment startup. OCA Ventures focuses on equity investments in technology and highly-scalable services businesses. The investment size ranges from $1M to $3M. Additionally, Tamim Abdul Majid’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize building category-leading products and developing sales and marketing functions ahead of typical seed stage companies.
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Georges Harik
Georges Harik is an angel investor and advisor known for focusing on internet applications, machine learning, advertising technologies, and biotechnology. He has invested in companies such as Lambda, Nimble Robotics, Athelas, and Apprente. Georges typically invests at the seed stage and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. His investment check sizes vary based on the stage of the company. As an industry veteran, Georges has a background in machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. His collaboration style involves partnering with startups in a hands-on approach, drawing from his extensive experience at Google as a product management director and software engineer. Georges’ partnerships focus on leveraging his technical expertise and industry connections to support the growth and success of the startups he invests in.
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Siddharth Menon
Siddharth Menon is an angel investor focusing on investments in high-tech and blockchain technology sectors, particularly in startups like Arcana Network. His investment check size ranges from $125k to $4m. Siddharth has a track record of working as a Software Engineer at Google and Amazon, developing applications for cutting-edge technologies. His partnership and collaboration style is demonstrated through mentoring and guiding team members with complex technical problems. While specific geographical preferences were not found, Siddharth has a history of investing in Fin-Tech, Privacy and Security, Hardware, and Technology sectors. His investments primarily target early-stage startups, with a notable investment in Arcana in a Seed Round. Previous investments include projects in Infrastructure and NFTs. Siddharth Menon’s professional career showcases extensive experience in software development and innovation in various leading tech companies.
- BlackSheep MadTech Fund
- AI Capital LLC
- Invoke Capital
- Connecticut Innovations, Inc.
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Joost van der Plas
Joost van der Plas, the Managing Partner at Maven 11 Capital, is a venture capitalist based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Maven 11 focuses on seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies in sectors such as information technology, financial services, big data, infrastructure, the Internet of Things, blockchain, cryptocurrency, mobile commerce, and fintech. The firm closed its second fund, Venture Fund II, at $120 million, demonstrating increasing interest in including crypto assets in venture portfolios. Maven 11 aims to be a partner in backing phenomenal projects from inception to launch.
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John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer is a partner at Loeb & Loeb with a focus on the entertainment and media industries. He advises on acquisitions, sales, and restructuring of companies in the music industry and technology-related issues. Frankenheimer’s unique overview covers all aspects of entertainment. He has represented industry giants like Bertelsmann and Edgar Bronfman Jr. He is involved in technology, financing, securitization, and due diligence issues. Frankenheimer’s professional career includes the representation of artists, executives, writers, producers, directors, and various technology and media companies. He is known for his collaborations and partnerships within the industry.
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Matt Joutsikoski
Matt Joutsikoski is an angel investor based in Switzerland with a focus on markets including analytics, artificial intelligence, data visualization, film production, media and entertainment, predictive analytics, and video streaming. He has a track record of past investments such as AISpotter. Matt’s investment check size is not specified on the website, but he is known for his partnership and collaboration styles in these industries.
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ACME Capital
ACME Capital invests in breakthrough technologies that fuel platform shifts and disruptive business models that capitalize on new platforms.
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Jason Van den Brand
Jason Van den Brand, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, is known for his leadership in the financial, real estate, and aging technology sectors. With over 10 years of experience as a licensed broker, he has founded and led multiple successful companies within the mortgage space, including Lenda (acquired by Reali). With a track record of 3 exits, Jason is experienced in managing startups, venture capital fundraising, and strategic consulting. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University. Jason’s expertise spans executive management, project and product management, fintech, and credit. His career highlights include founding Urban Escapes (acquired by LivingSocial) and Pacific Sun Financial Group (sold in 2007).
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Yash Shekhawat
Yash Shekhawat is an investor at 6th Man Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments. The firm is known for its web3 expertise and user-owned internet projects. Yash’s investments reach up to $5M in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. Some of the previous investments by 6th Man Ventures include Series A funding. Yash works closely with innovators and the firm aims to build a connected web for everyone. Additionally, Yash Shekhawat collaborates with Blinkit, emphasizing sustainability and innovative partnerships.
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Peter Hsing
Peter Hsing, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Merus Capital, leads investments in internet and software companies focusing on iEnterprise, cloud, advertising, predictive analytics, virtual reality, augmented reality, commerce, and mobile sectors. His investment check size typically ranges from $200K to $20.0M, with a sweet spot of $500K. Peter’s partnership and collaboration style involves providing comprehensive resources through MCË£ to help portfolio companies scale in critical early stages, offering access to startup advisors and operational guidance.
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Ari Buchler
Ari Buchler is a seasoned investor with over 20 years of global experience leading corporate development, legal, software OEM sales, and other corporate functions in both private and public companies. His track record includes being a key member of turn-around teams at companies like Intralinks and Sophos, with over 40 transactions globally. Ari has invested in early-stage startups, as well as private equity and venture funds. He serves as a Board Member at Simeio Solutions, as a Limited Partner at Glilot Capital Partners, and in advisory roles for various companies. His partnership and collaboration style is exemplified through his involvement in securing corporate networks from unauthorized mobile devices through partnerships with companies like Check Point Software Technologies. Ari’s investments are primarily focused on HealthTech, Enterprise Applications, Software, and Cyber Security sectors, with past investments in companies like LinkSquares, Ginger, and others. He is based in Boston, USA, and has a law degree from Columbia University School of Law.
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Larry Augustin
Larry Augustin is an angel investor currently serving as the CEO of SugarCRM. He has a demonstrated track record of investing in early-stage technology companies, including JBoss, XenSource, DeviceVM, and others. His investment focus areas are detailed through his investments in companies like Gusto and Splashtop. Larry Augustin prefers to invest in enterprise applications and enterprise infrastructure sectors. His investments typically range from seed rounds to series E, with notable unicorns in his portfolio. Additionally, Larry Augustin is known for his collaboration and partnership styles through engagements with companies like Infosys and IBM. Geographically, his investments are focused on locations like San Francisco and fruits from early to late-stage companies, leveraging his expertise in the tech industry.
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Komal Patel
Komal Patel is an angel investor who makes Angel and Pre-Seed investments in startups innovating in data processing and storage, cloud infrastructure, and deep tech. She has a global track record across the US, UK, India, and Australia. Komal works with startups, agribusinesses, and industry at the intersection of technology, innovation, and agriculture, focusing on scaling the adoption of innovation and future-proofing the food and agriculture system. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Duke University, an MBA, and a Certificate in Sustainability from MIT Sloan. Komal’s investments are likely in early-stage startups with a focus on sustainable and inclusive growth in business and society.
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SineWave Ventures
SineWave Ventures provides early-stage investment capital to technology companies across commercial and public sectors.
- Amplitude Ventures
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Chad Packard
Chad Packard is a Partner at Pelion Venture Partners where he focuses on investing in early-stage B2B software-based companies. With a track record of sourcing, leading, or co-leading over 25 investments, including Divvy, Weave, and DataScience.com, Chad supports entrepreneurs hungry to drive global change. He specializes in Vertical SaaS, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity sectors, continually pushing boundaries for both Pelion and their entrepreneurs. With a check size range of $500K – $10M and a focus on sectors like cybersecurity, Chad collaborates closely with portfolio companies, sitting on 13 boards including Canopy Tax, UNIFI, and Owlet. His professional journey began as an intern at Pelion in 2007, progressing to invest in groundbreaking companies across multiple funds. Chad’s diligent and forward-thinking approach underscores his commitment to fostering innovation and transformative ventures.
- Sencron Management and Consultancy
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Saeed Amidi
Saeed Amidi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plug and Play Tech Center. He actively invests in technology startups since 1996 through Amidzad Ventures. Amidi has backed companies such as PayPal, Lending Club, Zoosk, and more. He recently invested in Turing as part of their Series B round. Amidi’s investments range between $25,000 to $500,000 per company. He has a strong partnership and collaboration style, evident in programs like Plug and Play accelerateAZ, focusing on sustainability. Amidi is known for fostering innovation and technology pilot programs with corporate partners like Intel and Honeywell Aerospace. His career includes a deep involvement with the technology community and Executive Seminar at Stanford University.
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Alex Pinchev
Alex Pinchev is the Founder and Managing Partner of Capri Ventures, an early-stage enterprise tech fund that focuses on global investments with particular interest in Israel and select areas in Europe. Capri Ventures has a track record of investments in enterprise applications and infrastructure, engaging in seed and Series A stages. Notable previous investments include PlainID, Reflectiz, and Concourse Labs. Alex Pinchev, with over 35 years of professional experience, is a software industry veteran who has held multiple CEO positions. His partnership and collaboration style at Capri Ventures involve working with a team of professionals including Adalio Sanchez and Gilly Ron to provide significant resources to startups early in their lifecycle to support commercialization and market adoption. The typical investment check size is not provided in the available information.
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Abhay Jain
Abhay Jain is an angel investor with a focus on Life Sciences and High Tech sectors. His recent investments include startups like Minus Zero, S3V, and Comofi Medtech. He typically invests in seed rounds with a check size ranging from $25,000 to $50,000. Abhay Jain’s partnership and collaboration styles are demonstrated through board memberships, with a current position at Comofi Medtech. His professional career includes successful investments and involvement in AI and AR-based assistive robots for surgery at Comofi Medtech.
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Wenda Harris Millard
Wenda Harris Millard is an angel investor with past investments in companies like Caden and in/PACT. She has a track record of achievements from her work at companies such as DoubleClick, Ziff Davis, Yahoo, and Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Millard’s investment focus areas include technology vendors, corporate venture capital, and venture capital. She primarily invests in companies at the Seed VC stage. Her geographical preference is focused on Big Data, Consumer Software, Data Integration, and Software markets. Millard values diversity in business and has highlighted its importance for good business performance, emphasizing the benefits of diverse leadership and collaboration.
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Dmitri ILinykh
Dmitri ILinykh, a Partner at True Global Ventures, focuses on investing in seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and later-stage companies. True Global Ventures specializes in financial services, information technology, cryptocurrency, blockchain, TMT, big data, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and fintech sectors in various regions. The firm’s previous investments include companies like Ledger, Coinhouse, The Sandbox, and Bluzelle. Dmitri ILinykh’s latest investment was $108.00M in Ledger’s Series C round. True Global Ventures is known for its partnership and collaboration with other investors in the industry.
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Preston Tollinger
Preston Tollinger, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, is renowned for founding successful startups like CollectiveHealth, Lightside Games, and Cellfire. With a BS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, his career showcases a deep tech expertise. Notable roles include Chief Technology Officer at Collective Health and co-founder of Lightside Games. In the past, he served as CTO at Cellfire and Motion. His foundational work at CollectiveHealth emphasizes a focus on health technology. Previous ventures reflect a commitment to innovation and growth, positioning him as a key figure in the tech industry. As Chief Product Officer at Chorus Innovations since 2023, his strategic leadership continues to drive impactful investments and collaborations. Preston’s background underscores a diverse portfolio and a visionary approach to fostering startup success.
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Presight Capital
Presight Capital is a venture capital firm investing in the most ambitious founders across sectors, stages, and geographies.
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Pioneer Fund
Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm investing in the top Y Combinator startups.
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Cristina Zimmerli
Cristina Zimmerli is an investor with a unique investment thesis that focuses on generating higher returns further down the capital stack. She specializes in markets such as Affiliate Marketing, Cloud Data Services, Social Media, and Software. Cristina has a preference for early and growth-stage startups, with a particular interest in Europe and Asia. Past investments include startups in the technology sector, such as SENSU. With over 15 years of experience, Cristina is known for her hands-on approach, strategic guidance, and significant contributions to the success of startups. Her check sizes for investments range based on the startup’s stage. Cristina Zimmerli’s partnership and collaboration styles are influenced by introspective, relational, and expressive collaboration approaches, aiming to optimize teamwork and achieve common objectives.
- IBM
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Karanpal Singh
Karanpal Singh, the Founder of Hunch Ventures, is a seasoned investor with a focus on seed and early-stage investments. His investment thesis revolves around opportunities in healthcare, hospitality, education, media, retail, and new-age technology sectors. Karanpal has made investments in companies like MyHealthcare, N+1 Capital, India Inc. Group, Roots Ventures, and more. With over 19 portfolio companies and 3 exits, he has a strong track record in managing clinical laboratories and a background in neuroscience. His usual investment check size ranges around $2 million, and he is known for his collaborative and mentorship-driven partnership styles, to uplift projects like easing cervical cancer testing and converting CO2 emissions into valuable compounds.
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Boris Becker
Boris Becker is an angel investor and an Advisor at Alchemy Global.
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Corinne Vigreux
Corinne Vigreux is a Co-Founder of TomTom who has a successful track record in the technology industry. As an angel investor, she invests personal money into promising companies. Corinne Vigreux focuses on supporting diversity in entrepreneurship and empowering women in the tech industry. She has made significant strides in the industry dominated by male leaders. Her investments are industry-agnostic and she invests in both B2C and B2B startups. Corinne Vigreux operates in Europe and her investments usually range between 100,000 and 500,000 euros per company. Notable investments include TomTom, the leading location technology company, and Codam College, a free peer-to-peer coding school she founded. She is known for her partnership approach that values instinct and collaboration. Corinne Vigreux has received prestigious awards and recognitions for her entrepreneurial contributions.
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Eric Norlin
Eric Norlin, General Partner at SK Ventures, focuses on early-stage investing in the software and TMT industries. SK Ventures typically invests between USD 25,000 to USD 100,000 in 4 to 6 companies, specializing in partnerships within the technology sector.
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Robert Goldenberg
Robert Goldenberg is an active angel investor targeting seed stage companies with past investments in companies like Pangea3, Sympler, Xpandio, and more. His career spans investment banking, and he currently serves as the CFO of a venture-backed enterprise software company. His check sizes for investments are not specified, showcasing flexibility. He maintains a track record of successful investments. He focuses on the CFO role at 6sense, emphasizing data-driven metrics for decision-making. Collaboration styles include industry focus on sectors like Industrial Tech, Software, FinTech, Healthcare, and Technology, reflecting a strategic and diversified partnership approach.
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Aileen Lee
Aileen Lee is the Founder and General Partner at Cowboy Ventures. She focuses on investing in technology startups that reimagine work and life. Aileen partners with early-stage enterprise and consumer-oriented teams to build pioneering products. Cowboy Ventures primarily operates as a seed-stage fund, with Aileen actively involved in the earliest stages of startups and continuing support through various growth phases. She has a broad geographical preference, with a particular interest in U.S.-based startups. Aileen has an exceptional track record and professional career, known for coining the term ‘unicorn’ to describe startups valued over $1 billion. She has invested in companies like Bloom Energy, Dollar Shave Club, and Rent the Runway. Aileen’s investment check sizes range from $100K to $2.0M, with a sweet spot of $1M. She values partnership and collaboration, actively working with teams to bring visionary ideas to fruition.
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Samuel Beyer
Samuel Beyer is an investor with a focus on sectors such as Supply Chain Tech, Wellness & Fitness, Pharmaceuticals, TransportationTech, Data Services, eCommerce, BioTech, and AI. He invests in Series A and Series B stages, with an investment range of $100K – $5.0M and a sweet spot of $1.5M. Samuel Beyer shows a preference for geographies such as the United States and Europe. His previous investments include companies in various sectors. He has a significant fund size of $1.1B and is part of General Catalyst. Samuel Beyer’s partnership and collaboration styles involve working with affiliated investors and scouts in the industry.
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Henrik Reimavuo
Henrik Reimavuo is an investor with a focus on European pre-seed and seed stage companies within Data & AI. He was previously an investor at J12 Ventures and NGP Capital, having experience in growth investing and investor operations. Henrik partners early with companies that lead with distribution, ensuring they stand out in the market. His investment check size ranges between $500K to $1.5M, and he adopts a collaborative style supporting established corporations with advisory services.
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Endeavour Ventures
Endeavour Ventures is a venture capital firm with a focus on providing unquoted investments for sophisticated and high net worth clients. Their team has the skills for investing in, assisting, and monitoring unquoted growth investments with a strong exit-based track record and a technology and fintech focus. They are actively seeking B2B software opportunities in the £1m-£4m pre-money valuation range. Endeavour has led investments of over £150M since 2005, with exits including Blue Prism (150x) and Ebury Partners (38x). Their partnership and collaboration styles involve a focus on data, software, AI, IoT, and other tech-related specialties.
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Jai Choi
Jai Choi is the Founding Partner at Tekton Ventures, a seed stage investment fund he founded in 2008. Tekton Ventures focuses on early stage innovation in technology companies, operating in sectors such as financial technology, e-commerce, mobile, and software. With a geographical preference for strategic regions like Silicon Valley, London, Israel, China, Korea, and India, Tekton Ventures has made investments in companies like Tripalink, Nowports, FretLink, Shohoz, MollyBox, Truebil, LemonBox, Wove, and TOTEM. Jai Choi typically invests in various sectors in Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with an investment range of $100K to $1M, and a sweet spot of $500K. Jai Choi has a track record as an entrepreneur and seed investor with a focus on technology companies.
- Nautilus Venture Partners
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Thomas Partington
Thomas Partington is an angel investor with an investment range of $5K to $50K and a sweet spot of $25K. He has made 9 investments in various sectors such as Fashion, Manufacturing, Insurance, Food and Beverage, IoT, Marketplaces, E-commerce, AI, and SaaS across different stages from pre-seed to Series B. Thomas’ current partnership style includes investments in sectors like Fashion, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Insurance, IoT, Marketplaces, E-commerce, AI, and SaaS at different stages from pre-seed to Series B.
- Naya Ventures
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Kumar Saurabh
Kumar Saurabh is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a strong track record in the tech industry. He co-founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of LogicHub, after previously co-founding Sumo Logic and Nubli, and holding key positions at Mint.com and ArcSight. Kumar’s investment thesis revolves around the joy of creative pursuits, high upside potential, less bureaucracy, and autonomy. His focus areas include enterprise security, log management, and AI software innovations. Kumar prefers early-stage investments and has a background in venture capital. He has a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from IIT Kharagpur. Kumar Saurabh’s investment check size is undisclosed, and his partnership and collaboration styles emphasize understanding different collaboration styles for effective teamwork.
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Alex Blum
Alex Blum, as Managing Director at Progress Ventures, focuses on investing in advertising, marketing, and media B2B technology companies. The investment areas include data management, AI & Machine Learning, Measurement & Analytics, and Media Automation. Some of his previous investments include Optable, VirtuSwap, tvScientific, and Brondell. Progress Ventures is an early-stage, sector-specialized venture investor, providing value to companies with innovative growth plans.
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Dev Ittycheria
Dev Ittycheria is an angel investor known for his seed round investments. He has a specific focus on B2B software, cloud services, and robotics companies. Dev Ittycheria’s investments typically range from $2 million to $10 million per company. Some of his notable previous investments include DataRobot, MongoDB, Datadog, AppDynamics, Signpost, Bazaarvoice, BladeLogic, and athenahealth. With a background in entrepreneurial, operational, and investing experience, Dev Ittycheria emphasizes partnership and collaboration with investors, advocating an open sharing of challenges. His professional career includes roles as President & Chief Executive Officer at MongoDB, Managing Director at OpenView Venture Partners, Venture Partner at Greylock Partners, and President of BMC Software.
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GSR Ventures
GSR Ventures focuses on early-stage technology companies developing AI-enabled technology.
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Nicolas Hassbjer
Nicolas Hassbjer is an entrepreneur with extensive experience as the CEO of HMS Networks AB (publ). He founded Hassbjer Micro Systems AB (HMS) based on his university thesis project. Nicolas has an investment thesis focused on developing growth companies through active board work. His investment focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Data Services, and more. Nicolas’s investments are typically in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Data Services, Industrial Automation, and Internet of Things markets. He is active in non-listed companies, and his investments usually range between SEK 5.1M and undisclosed amounts. Nicolas Hassbjer’s professional career spans over 20 years, specializing in international rapid-growth companies. He is the Chairman of Tequity AB and has been recognized in the Swedish Entrepreneur of the Year Program. Nicolas is known for his hands-on investment approach, collaborating with startups in various innovative sectors.
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Mey Cezairli
Mey Cezairli is a private equity investor with a focus on deep tech and gaming sectors. Known for founding and scaling successful companies, Mey values vision and drive, requiring investors who believe in every step of the journey. In partnership, Mey supports companies with holistic support ranging from investment to operational guidance.
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John Lee, CIM, FCSI
John Lee, CIM, FCSI focuses on the consumer services sector covering various consumer markets. His investments are in early-stage startups in areas like artificial intelligence and mobility. He has a track record of successful outcomes, working across institutional and cultural boundaries. While specific investment amounts are not available, John has a history of providing successful and timely investment ideas. In terms of collaboration, his style may involve aspects of cooperative, competitive, directive, facilitative, or delegative collaboration styles.
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GGV Capital
GGV Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests in local founders.
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Mike Maples
Mike Maples Jr., a co-founding Partner at Floodgate Ventures, emphasizes investing in pattern breakers, individuals challenging the status quo with new ideas. He believes inflection points are vital for startup success and focuses on harnessing them. Maples is fascinated by AI advancements and digital twinning’s implications on industries. His track record includes investments in Twitter, Twitch.tv, Clover Health, Okta, and more.
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
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Cedar Fund
Cedar Fund specializes in early stage, Israel-related investments, including Pre-Seed, seed and first round.
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Gustav Lagercrantz
Gustav Lagercrantz is an angel investor and Managing Partner at Monterro. His portfolio includes investments in companies like Axiomatics, Umbraco, Mashie, Hypergene, and others. He focuses on software and technology startups, primarily located in Europe. Gustav has a track record of successful investments and collaborations in the software industry, with a particular interest in SaaS companies. He typically invests in early to mid-stage companies with check sizes varying based on the startup’s needs. Gustav’s partnership and collaboration style involves active involvement and support to drive growth and success for his portfolio companies.
- Qumra Capital
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Ben Gilbert
Ben Gilbert is a seasoned investor with a focus on board memberships and investments in tech companies. He is the Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs and a Venture Partner at Starfish Space. Ben has a track record of supporting startups in Seattle, Portland, and across the U.S. His previous roles include Co-Founder of Acquired.FM and interim CEO at Taunt. Ben has contributed to the success of companies like Far Homes, TrovaTrip, and Iteratively. His investment style involves active participation on the board of directors, fostering growth and innovation in the tech sector.
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Julian von Fischer
Julian von Fischer is a General Partner at 42CAP, an investment firm focusing on seed-stage tech- and data-driven B2B software companies across Europe with a global outlook. The firm’s investment thesis involves an initial investment range of â¬0.5 to 3 million in seed-stage tech companies. Julian’s investment focus areas include SMB Software (Pre-seed), Enterprise Applications (Pre-seed), and Enterprise Applications (Seed). His sweet spot investment size is $1.1 million, and the current fund size is â¬70 million. Julian has a successful professional career with a background in building Europe’s largest software companies. Partners at 42CAP collaborating with Julian include Alex Meyer, Moritz Zimmermann, Thomas Wilke, and Vincent-Alexander Pistor.
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Merus Capital
We empower ambitious teams building tomorrow,Äôs industry-defining platforms.
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Prathap Dendi
Prathap Dendi has a deep international business development background in software, hardware, services, and Cloud Computing. His previous roles include Vice President of Business Development at Electric Cloud and Advisor at Somnoware. While the specific investment focus areas and geographical preferences were not found, he has a track record in leadership positions collaborating with Fortune 500 companies like Allianz, Barclays Group, Visa, Disney, and more. The stage of investment and investment check sizes could not be determined from the available information. Prathap Dendi’s partnership and collaboration styles were not explicitly mentioned in the search results.
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MARLENE SWEET
Marlene Sweet is the president and chief executive at the $18 billion pension fund for Canadian National. She focuses on the fund’s asset mix, risk profile, and equity allocation, all actively managed. With a history of internal management, the bulk of assets are internally managed, distinguishing the fund from peers.
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Secil Altintas
Secil Altintas is an experienced investor with a focus on early stage opportunities in artificial intelligence within financial, consumer, and enterprise technologies. She has been involved with Dorm Room Fund as an Investment Partner and AXA Venture Partners as an Investor. Secil’s background includes positions at prestigious firms like McKinsey & Company and BCG. Her professional journey showcases a strong expertise in AI and SaaS, making her a valuable partner for startups in these sectors.
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Mike Elconin
Mr. Mike Elconin is an Angel Investor. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Cognionics, a wireless medical device company. He served as Director at MicroPower Technologies. Additionally, Mr. Elconin is an advisor at the von Liebig Center at the School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in technology commercialization in various engineering fields. He is also involved with the Center for the Commercialization of Advanced Technology, focusing on innovative technology commercialization for military applications. As an active angel investor, he has been consulting with California technology startups since 1999 and has a background in founding and leading Software Banc. His career includes political roles in Wisconsin before transitioning into the industry.
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Katie Kopan
Katie Kopan is a VC Investor at High Alpha with an investment range of $100K to $5.0M. Her sweet spot is $1.5M. She focuses on Marketplaces, SaaS, and Enterprise startups at the Seed and Series A stages. Katie prefers investments in the Midwest region. Some of her fellow investors at High Alpha include Blake Koriath, Eric Tobias, Kristian Andersen, Mike Fitzgerald, and Ryan Larcom.
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Benchmark
Benchmark focuses on early-stage venture investing in mobile, marketplaces, social, infrastructure, and enterprise software.
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Sudheesh Nair
Sudheesh Nair is a growth-stage investor with a focus on areas such as life sciences, healthcare, and manufacturing. He has previously led Nutanix as President, growing revenue from $0 to $1 billion in 7 years. Sudheesh Nair is known for his leadership in data, analytics, ML/AI, and modern platforms. He invests in disruptive technology companies and has a proven track record of scaling businesses rapidly. Sudheesh Nair’s investments typically range in the millions, as seen from ThoughtSpot’s plan to invest $150 million in their operations in India. His partnership and collaboration styles focus on embracing situations and driving compassion in leadership teams.
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Cowboy Ventures
Cowboy Ventures is a generalist seed-stage fund focused fund investing in technology startups.
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Midlothian Angel Network
Midlothian Angel Network is a network of accredited minority, non-traditional angel investors providing bright futures for early-stage companies. Their investment thesis includes Crypto, AI/ML, Medtech, software, pharma/bio, IoT, and more, with a focus on US military veterans, minority founders, and African-facing startups. They invest in North America and Africa and have backed startups such as Robotics Manufacturing and Data Analytics. Their check sizes vary, with recent investments like $300,000 in Mainstack. They collaborate with early-stage companies in diverse markets and provide mentorship for rapid growth.
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Verizon Ventures
Verizon Ventures invests in entrepreneurial companies to drive innovation in Verizon Communications.
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Michael Sidler
Michael Sidler is a founding partner at Redalpine Venture Partners, a thesis-driven VC firm with expertise in software and science. Redalpine’s focus areas include AI Middleware, Energy Revolution, Mobility, Health Tech, and more. They invest in disruptive technologies and prefer investments ranging from $300K to $10M. Michael has a track record in the European biotech VC space and follows a collaborative approach in investments.
- SVB Capital
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Sheldon Borkin
Sheldon Borkin, Ph.D., is a Managing Director at Strategic Angels and provides consulting services for companies aiming to differentiate their products. He has previously held key positions at Progress Software, WebMD, and startup Cendura. Sheldon’s investment focus areas include technology vendors and IT, with a recent portfolio exit in Netra. Geographically, his preference includes North America and Europe. His investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly specified in the available information.
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MIchael Riordan
Michael Riordan is an individual angel investor with a seed-stage focus investing in companies like Kraftwurx. He has a geographical preference in the United States, specifically in Chicago, Illinois. His professional career includes roles such as serving as Premier Health’s President and CEO, showcasing his track record in mentoring talent and seeking input. The investment check size for Michael Riordan is approximately $960,000. While information about his collaboration style is not available, his focus areas include energy and sustainability, data center cooling, mission-critical power, edge computing, cloud & hybrid technologies, and infrastructure management.
- Atman Capital
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David Yakobovitch
David Yakobovitch is the General Partner of DataPower Ventures, investing in early-stage data science, applied AI, and machine learning startups. He focuses on Data, SaaS, and AI technologies, with an average check size of $250K. David prefers startups from the accelerator phase to Series A, mainly located in NYC. His professional background includes roles at Google and experience in AI policy. David is known for hosting the HumAIn podcast and for his collaborative approach, aiming to bring the human element back into AI.
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Dag Kittlaus
Dag Kittlaus is the CEO and co-founder of Viv and the previous co-founder and CEO of Siri. With a focus on AI technology, Dag has a track record of innovative ventures. He has participated in multiple investments and his check size was around $215 million. His partnership and collaboration approach align with his vision of evolving technology to greater capabilities.
- Parcom Capital
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I2BF Global Ventures
I2BF is a venture capital firm that focuses on early stage technology companies.
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Josh Oeding
Josh Oeding is the Founder and General Partner at Tenzing Capital, focusing on early-stage US-based B2B and Enterprise-focused SaaS and FinTech startups. He typically invests between $75,000 to $250,000 per deal, with a sweet spot of $150,000. Josh’s recent investments include Torch in the Seed stage. His investment areas cover Pre-seed Cybersecurity, Payments, Digital Health, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Marketplaces, AI, Enterprise, SaaS, and FinTech. Josh Oeding has a strong track record and professional background, having spent 10 years with Koch Industries in various innovation and leadership roles. Additionally, he is the President and CEO of NXTUS, showcasing his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Rohan Relan
Mr. Rohan Relan serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Scribblevet. He is an Angel Investor and has previously served as an Advisor at Got It AI. Additionally, he has a professional background as a Tech Lead and PM at Alphabet. Mr. Relan was also the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Agawi. In terms of investment style, his focus areas include providing solutions for AI, veterinary scribe services, and tech integrations for platforms such as Microsoft Teams. He has demonstrated a collaborative approach in his partnership styles, as evidenced by his work with Microsoft Teams. Furthermore, while precise details on investment check sizes are not available, his track record indicates active involvement and support in the startup ecosystem.
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Updata Partners
Updata provides growth equity and operating expertise to the next generation of technology leaders.
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Ray Shealy
Ray Shealy is a successful operator, investor, and board member involved with healthcare and technology-based companies. He focuses on strategy, innovation, and execution. He has a background in healthcare and technology, with experience as COO at IncludeHealth and CEO at SafeWhite.
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Sudhir Singh
Sudhir Singh serves as the CEO at Concur Technologies and leads the SAP Business Network Group. He has previously served as the General Manager of the Contact Management Division at Symantec Corporation. Mr. Singh’s investment thesis focuses on innovation and supporting startups. His investment check size can range up to $220 million based on acquisitions made by Coforge. Sudhir Singh has been involved in previous investments related to AI technology and has a track record of building successful teams and companies. He emphasizes partnerships and collaborations to drive growth and success in the startup ecosystem.
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Aaron Zucker
Aaron Zucker backs Israeli founders in the sectors of Biotech, Sustainability, and Frontier Technologies. His previous investments and track record details are undisclosed. His professional career indicates he is an Angel Investor.
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Suresh Vaswani
Suresh Vaswani is the Founding Partner and Chairman of Alphatron Capital, a US-based venture capital firm. The investment thesis of Alphatron Capital focuses on Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, HealthTech, AI/ML, Digital Content, and Direct-to-consumer sectors to provide US investors access to Indian technology enterprises. Suresh Vaswani’s investment focus areas include startups from SaaS, fintech, healthtech, AI/ML, digital content, and D2C sectors. He has made investments at the seed stage, as seen in his investment in Metaman. Suresh Vaswani has a track record of leadership in the global IT services industry, with over 25 years of experience. The investment check size varies based on the specific investment opportunity. Additionally, Suresh Vaswani collaborates with industry experts and technology companies to provide US investors exposure to India’s emerging economy.
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Margaret Whitman
Ms. Margaret Whitman serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. She is an Angel Investor who typically invests in promising companies in exchange for equity. Her investments focus on technology vendors, corporate strategy, corporate venture capital, venture capital, IT, corporate innovation, consumer, tech, and insurance sectors. Margaret Whitman has made investments in various companies such as Overwolf. She has a track record of leading major tech companies like eBay and HP, with a net worth of $2 billion. Margaret’s investment check size and partnership styles were not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
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Bob Pasker
Bob Pasker, through his syndicate, focuses on investment areas such as software, artificial intelligence, SaaS, search engine, and developer tools. He has made investments in companies like Cosmonic, Stack Overflow, Continuuity, and Battery Ventures. His check size is primarily indicated through his participation in seed funding and Series D rounds. Collaborative partnerships and investment stages are not detailed in the provided information.
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Boris Revsin
Boris Revsin is a Managing Partner at Tribe Capital with a focus on mobile, consumer internet, digital media, advertising, enterprise software, healthcare, and cryptocurrency. He has made 4 investments in companies like Tablelist, NobleMobile Payments, Maxwell Health, and Jobble. Boris has a successful track record from dropping out of college to starting and selling multiple companies, ventures into the crypto space, and investments in the tech-education sector. His investment check size ranges from $25 million for Tribe Capital’s new crypto incubator to investments in equity and crypto funds. Boris Revsin’s approach involves identifying opportunities in various sectors, including accelerating early-stage investments across the Cosmos ecosystem and layer 1 blockchains like Solana and Avalanche.
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James Breyer
James Breyer is a prominent venture capitalist with a focus on AI technologies. He invests in the US, Europe, India, and the Middle East. Breyer has led several Series A investments in companies like Etsy, Clinkle, and Circle Internet Financial. With a track record of over 50 highly successful technology investments, he actively invests in AI since 2016. Breyer’s investments typically range in the 500 million to 1 billion dollars valuation range, and he values collaboration and enduring partnerships in his investment approach.
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Vijay Karunamurthy
Vijay Karunamurthy is a Scout Angel Investor at Sequoia Capital with an investment range of $25K – $100K and a sweet spot of $50K. His current fund size is $195M. He has made investments in companies like Lutra AI, LearnSprout, and imgix. Vijay has held various positions such as Field CTO at Scale AI, Director of Engineering at Apple, and Co-Founder of Nom Labs, Inc. He is a Stanford University graduate with an MS in Computer Science and has a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Vijay’s investment focus areas include AI (Seed), and his geographical preference is in the San Francisco Bay Area. Investors who collaborate with Vijay include Anas Biad, Andrew Reed, Bill Coughran, and Bryan Schreier. Vijay Karunamurthy’s approach to partnerships and collaborations is not explicitly available in the provided sources.
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Kiana Mardi
Kiana Mardi is a managing partner for Micro VC with an average round investment of 1.78 million USD. She focuses on investments in Germany and has 2 tracked investments. Kiana Mardi’s track record includes investing in pioneering early-stage companies and she offers investments of approximately 2 to 2.5 million USD per round.
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David Nelsen
David Nelsen is an Angel Investor with a geographical preference for the United States, Sydney Australia, and Los Angeles California. He focuses on Seed Round investments and has relevant investments in various companies.
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Shaukat Shamim
Shaukat Shamim is a successful serial entrepreneur and technologist known for driving Youplus’ strategic vision. With a focus on technology investments, Shaukat has been involved in eight investments in the wireless and enterprise software sectors. His previous investments include Permuto, NeoCarta Ventures, and Symantec. Shaukat has demonstrated a partnership and collaboration style that emphasizes strategic vision and driving innovation. His investment check size varies based on the funding round and has led or organized investment initiatives. Geographically, his preferences have been tied to locations related to technology and innovation hubs.
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Mark Achler
Mark Achler, Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners, focuses on investing in companies with velocity and momentum in their sales pipeline. He prefers opportunities with scalable growth potential, emphasizing size and scale of the opportunity. Mark values teams that can effectively address urgent customer problems, communicate a clear value proposition, and demonstrate repeatable and scalable sales strategies. MATH Venture Partners, under Mark’s leadership, seeks investments in sectors like Big Data, analytics, IoT, FinTech, and security, with a preference for B2B over B2C ventures. The fund operates in industries that show leverage potential, such as compliance or financial leverage. Mark’s investment strategy emphasizes urgency, market potential, and the founding team’s ability to drive growth. The check sizes for investments vary based on the opportunity and the market, ensuring alignment with the fund’s overall goals and strategy.
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Khayriddin Muradov
Khayriddin Muradov is a Venture Capital Associate at Edge Case Capital Partners with an investment focus on early-stage and angel investments. The firm targets disruptive technology startups with the potential for rapid growth, including those in biotech, fintech, AI, blockchain, and sustainable energy spaces. Their average initial investment size ranges from $25,000 to $50,000. Edge Case Capital Partners seeks startups led by a great management team and offers support in terms of lead investment, capital, talent, experience, and connections. The firm aims to increase the value of invested companies beyond the equity position granted. Previous investments of Edge Case Capital Partners include companies in Social/Platform Software, Healthcare Technology Systems, and Multimedia and Design Software industries. Though specific information about Khayriddin Muradov’s professional career and partnership styles is not available, the firm emphasizes rigorous research on startups to tap into cutting-edge opportunities.
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Fabio Federici
Fabio Federici is an Angel/Individual investor based in Switzerland, with a focus on markets such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Bitcoin. His past investments include Coinalytics Co.
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Chrysalis Ventures
Chrysalis Ventures is a source of equity capital for young growth companies in the under-ventured Midwest and South.
- Sure Ventures plc
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Evan Nisselson
Evan Nisselson, the Founder and General Partner at LDV Capital, is a thesis-driven investor focusing on businesses powered by visual technology and artificial intelligence. LDV Capital collaborates with deep tech teams using computer vision and machine learning. Evan’s previous investments include companies like Headroom, ShopPad, and Farmeron. LDV Capital is an early-stage venture fund offering term sheets before incorporation and concentrating on visual tech. The investment check size ranges from $500K. Evan Nisselson’s professional career revolves around leading LDV Capital’s strategic vision and partnerships in the visual tech sector.
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Rene Rechtman
Rene Rechtman is an angel investor with a focus on technology vendors, corporate strategy, corporate venture capital, consumer, and tech industries. He has a track record of investments in disruptive media, game, and tech businesses, and holds several board positions. Rene Rechtman’s previous experiences include leadership roles at companies like AOL, Disney, and Goviral. Known for his involvement in Moonbug, a global children’s entertainment company, Rene Rechtman has over 20 years of experience in media, entertainment, and technology. As an investor, he has shown flexibility with his check size and maintains an angel investor profile.
- Providence Strategic Growth Capital Partners L.L.C.
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Cat Hernandez
Cat Hernandez is a General Partner at The Venture Collective (TVC) based in New York, NY. Her investment thesis focuses on sectors like Food and Beverage, Education, Health & Hospital Services, Health IT, Web3/Crypto, and AI. Cat prefers to invest in Seed and Series A stages, with an investment range of $100K – $10.0M, ideal sweet spot being $1M. She has previously invested in companies like Violet and SimpliFed. Cat Hernandez has a background as a Fund Advisor at W Fund and has experience as an advisor at ADP Ventures and PeopleTech Partners. She holds an MBA from The College of Saint Rose and a BBA from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
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Milliways Ventures
Founded in 2014, Milliways Ventures is a California-based investment firm that funds companies which develop innovative technologies.
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Ishan Avasthi
Ishan Avasthi is an experienced professional with a background in engineering and technology. He has held key positions at notable companies like SoFi, CBS Interactive, and Reliance Industries Limited. Ishan’s career spans various roles in mobile development, cloud technology, and software engineering. With a solid track record in the tech industry, Ishan brings expertise in mobile engineering and cloud development. His experience includes roles such as Director of Engineering at SoFi and Director Mobile Engineering at CBS Interactive. Ishan’s career progression showcases a strong foundation in software engineering and leadership roles in the technology sector.
- REV
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Marc Aafjes
Marc Aafjes, with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology industries, is the CEO of Deliberate AI. Holding a Master’s degree in General Management and Business Administration from Stanford University and a Sloan Fellowship, Marc has a background that includes roles at Vodafone, Ooredoo Group, and Indosat. Their previous positions span across various companies such as Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Bitfury, and 1880 Investments & Advisory. With a strong foundation in finance and economics from VU University Amsterdam, Marc Aafjes leads Deliberate AI with a focus on leveraging their expertise in the industry.
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Moses Sternstein
Moses Sternstein is an investor with a diverse portfolio spanning LegalTech, ConstructionTech, Insurance, SMB Software, Data Services, Analytics, Real Estate/PropTech, AI, SaaS, and FinTech. He typically invests between $5K to $300K, with a sweet spot of $25K. His partnership and collaboration style indicate a focus on collaboration and partnerships, enhancing his investment strategy. With experience as a CRO and MD in innovation and GC roles, his educational background includes a JD in Law and a BA in Political Theory and Religion.
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Christoph Lymbersky
Christoph Lymbersky focuses on exceptional investment opportunities in the early and growth stage in the areas of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and health technology. He has made investments in companies like WeFunder. His investment check size and partnership styles are not mentioned on the source.
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TSVC
TSVC is a venture capital firm that focuses on early stage deep technology startups.
- Vickers Venture Partners
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Arthur Ventures
Arthur Ventures invests in early stage B2B software companies located outside Silicon Valley.
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Tim Bossidy
Tim Bossidy specializes in financial and operational consulting services to companies in transition across various industries such as cannabis, consumer/retail, agriculture, media/entertainment, oil and gas, healthcare tech, and healthcare services. He has a background in investment banking, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Tim’s previous investments include companies like MedMen and Ginx, with his investments spanning different sectors like Seed Round investments.
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Jeong Kim
Dr. Jeong Kim, a Co-Founder at GIV Venture Partners and President of Bell Labs, focuses on investing in companies in the enterprise software and service, broadband, bioinformatics, information technology, and clean technology sectors. GIV Venture Partners primarily targets early-stage ventures. Additionally, Jeong Kim has a notable professional career in computer design, nuclear engineering, satellite systems, and data communications. However, specific information on investment check size, geographical preference, previous investments, and partnership styles could not be retrieved.
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Umesh Padval
Umesh Padval is a Venture Partner at Thomvest Ventures, focusing on investments in cybersecurity, data infrastructure, AI/ML, and DevOps. He has a track record as a successful entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of a public company. Previous investments include Impinj, a wireless IoT technology provider using RAIN RFID. Umesh’s investment check size ranges from $500K to $20.0M with a sweet spot around $10.3M. Thomvest Ventures emphasizes a thesis-driven approach, pinpointing priorities for Chief Information Officers and collaborating closely with portfolio companies to drive growth.
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Manon Goo
Manon Goo is an angel investor with an average round investment of 5.56M USD. He invests in early-stage ventures and focuses on D-A-CH startups. His previous investments include Crowdfox. Manon Goo’s investment check size varies based on the existing portfolio and investment trends. His partnership and collaboration style emphasize the broad distribution of obligations and extensive cooperation possibilities.
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Murat Durmus
Murat Durmus is an investor with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, particularly exploring the dangers and challenges in the field. He has a track record in successfully leading large-scale projects both nationally and internationally. Although specific information on his investment focus areas, geographical preference, and past investments is limited, he has addressed the importance of data strategy and AI investments. Murat also emphasizes the significance of operational complexity in determining when a company should invest in a Data Lake. His partnership style involves exploring emerging trends and communicating information effectively within the industry.
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The AI Institute
The AI Institute focuses on Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies, Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace, Smart and Connected Communities, and Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence. They have made previous investments with Boston Dynamics AI Institute. The investment check size is unknown. For collaboration, they engage in cutting-edge AI insights and innovation through collaboration with the brightest minds in the field.
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Brian McClendon
Brian McClendon is a Venture Partner at UP.Partners with a focus on democratizing machine learning, computer vision, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation mapping technology. He invests in Series VC deals with an average check size of about $150,000. With co-founded companies like CVKey and KSVotes.org, Brian brings a wealth of experience as a former Vice President of Engineering at Google and Advanced Technologies at Uber. His professional career as an inventor and software executive includes being a co-founder of Keyhole, Inc., acquired by Google in 2004 to produce Google Earth. Brian McClendon’s geographic focus and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available data.
- Mobility Ventures LLC
- Capital IP Investment Partners LLC
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Shane Skinner
Shane Skinner, a member at Alliance of Angels, invests in seed and early-stage technology startups primarily in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on SAAS, AI, and Life Sciences. He is known for investing in companies like Record360, where he co-founded the company that raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The investment check size ranges from $500k to $2.5 million per company. Shane Skinner is actively involved in the investment process, participating in due diligence and member meetings to drive the success of his investments.
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Daniel Ratliff
Daniel Ratliff is a Principal at Fontinalis Partners, a venture capital firm in Detroit, Michigan. He focuses on investments ranging from $100K to $10.0M, with a sweet spot at $3.0M. Ratliff specializes in logistics, robotics, and transportation tech at both seed and Series A stages. His recent investment in Seed Robotics reflects his partnership style with co-investors like Sam Nasrolahi and Faris Lodin. Ratliff’s professional career includes a background in investment banking before joining Fontinalis to conduct research, analyze new opportunities, and support the firm’s operations. He holds a master’s degree in Finance from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Michigan State University.
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Landon Pollack
Landon Pollack is known for his active investing approach, focusing mainly on early-stage and startup companies in the IT and technology sectors. He has a track record of professional advising and identifying problems for world-famous brands. His investment check size varies depending on the opportunity. Landon Pollack has been involved in previous investments through Ignite Venture Partners and is recognized for his partnership and collaboration styles that aim to add significant value to the companies he supports.
- Saffelberg Investments
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Eugene Yan
Eugene Yan is an experienced data scientist and machine learning practitioner, known for his work in applied machine learning and data science. He is a Machine Learning Engineer at ThoughtWorks and a Senior Data Scientist at Shopify, focusing on data-driven solutions to enhance user experiences. Eugene is active in the data science community through his writing and speaking engagements, sharing insights on various topics like machine learning, data science, career advice, and productivity. He typically invests around $100k in companies that he strongly believes in. For partnership and collaboration, he is open to content collaboration and offers guidance on topics related to data and machine learning. You can connect with him on Twitter, LinkedIn, Threads, and GitHub for further collaboration opportunities.
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NuFund Venture Group
NuFund Venture Group is a prominent angel investor network known for its innovative fund model focused on emerging technology leaders. Their investment focus areas include innovative technologies like AI-driven drug discovery and sports analytics solutions. They have a geographic preference for investments, demonstrated through their investments in alternative sports data and healthcare. NuFund Venture Group typically invests between $250K and $500K per company, and they are recognized for their diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a culture of excellence, respect, innovation, and fun. Their partnership and collaboration styles involve strategic investments and partnerships to support startups in their growth journey.
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Axel Nitsch
The investment check size for Axel Nitsch is not available from the sources.
- Method Capital
- Tola Capital, LLC
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A.L.R Tax LTD
A.L.R Tax LTD is known for its tax avoidance judicial attitude in the United Kingdom and India. The company focuses on detailed planning work for business case development. It has a track record in customer acquisition and retention. A.L.R Tax LTD provides a tax credit of up to 1.5% annually of qualified capital investment for a qualified project, usable against various taxes for up to 10 years. Additionally, the company’s collaboration with other corporations is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes.
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Miriam Rivera
Miriam Rivera is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ulu Ventures, an early seed stage venture capital fund in Silicon Valley focused on IT startups. Ulu Ventures was founded by Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver in 2009. Miriam Rivera has a background as the Chief Executive Officer of Kauffman Fellows Academy and Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Google. Ulu Ventures primarily focuses on IT startups, but specific investment focus areas are not available. Miriam’s track record and professional career suggest a strong background in tech and legal sectors. Unfortunately, details about the investment check sizes, partnership styles, and geographical preferences are not provided.
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Charles Smith
Charles Smith, a Venture Partner at Social Starts, focuses his investments on Entertainment & Sports (Seed), Media/Content (Seed), and AI (Seed). His previous investments include companies in these areas as well as Entertainment & Sports (Series A) and Media/Content (Series A). He typically invests in the range of $50K to $1M, with a sweet spot at $500K. Based in New York City, Charles has a track record of 11 investments across various stages and sectors.
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Robert Miggins
Robert Miggins is a Co-Founder of Go Smart Solar, specializing in seed round investments with a focus on the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) industry. His geographical preference is aligned with San Antonio, CA. Previous investments include leading amounts in various companies such as $1,000,000, â¬11,000,000, and $524,000. His professional background includes serving as the Vice President of ServerBeach and receiving an MBA from the University of Texas. Robert Miggins’ partnership and collaboration styles are not detailed in the available information.
- VIA equity
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Galata Business Angels
Galata Business Angels is Turkey’s premier angel investment network, investing in early-stage tech companies with clear value propositions. They focus on Turkey, evaluate growth potential, scalability, team quality, and market focus. Operating as a non-profit association, they collaborate with high-potential entrepreneurs and experienced investors. Their investment process includes application, pre-screening, mentor meetings, and a Venture Academy stage. Investments are in digital and innovative business ideas, mainly in E-Commerce, Marketplace, Software, Internet, and Big Data sectors. Previous deals include Startup Wise Guys and Arya Women’s Investment Platform.
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Tom Preston-Werner
Tom Preston-Werner is an investor who co-founded GitHub and currently leads Preston-Werner Ventures. He focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies and has completed 46 investments. Tom’s investment check size ranges from $250,000 to $2 million. His geographical preference includes North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. His previous angel investments span 2012 to 2022. Tom’s partnership and collaboration style involve providing hands-on assistance, peer-to-peer support, and VC networking, contributing to the success of companies he invests in. With a successful track record as an angel investor, Tom is known for his commitment to supporting startups in their growth journey.
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MI-12 Ventures
MI-12 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania, United States. The firm focuses on healthcare, medical devices, biotechnology, and digital health industries. They invest in early-stage companies with disruptive ideas in medical hardware, software, equipment, mobile apps, blockchain technology, nano materials, 3D printing, and IoT and AI applications. MI-12 Ventures is open to convertible notes, preferred or common stock, warrants, and options. They are interested in driving businesses towards a sale or IPO.
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Anthony Bontrager
Anthony Bontrager, Managing Director at WestRiver Group, focuses on investing in B2B technology companies primarily located in the Pacific Northwest. His core thesis revolves around companies utilizing AI across large datasets in their products or services. Anthony has backed companies like Groopit, Tagboard, Qorus Software, and PTO Exchange. His investment check sizes typically range between $200K and $500K in initial financings. Throughout his career, he has been involved in over $600 million worth of venture funding, content syndication, and strategic acquisitions. Anthony’s partnership and collaboration styles emphasize strategic acquisitions and fostering growth through funding and mentorship.
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Charles Seybold
Charles Seybold is an experienced entrepreneur and tech leader with a background in software engineering and program management. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at LiquidPlanner where he has demonstrated a vision for transforming project management through innovation. Although specific information on investment thesis, focus areas, previous investments, check size, and partnership styles couldn’t be ascertained, Charles’s career highlights his expertise in software tools development. His professional journey includes roles at Microsoft, and his entrepreneurial ventures reflect a commitment to improving project management tools. With a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Charles Seybold continues to contribute to the tech industry with his innovative solutions and leadership at LiquidPlanner.
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Peter Liu
Peter Liu is the co-founder and Managing Director of Revelry Venture Partners, a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New Orleans. Revelry Venture Partners primarily invests in pre-seed and seed stage rounds for technology startups in the United States and Canada. They focus on mission-driven founders working on global-scale challenges, particularly in areas such as AI, AR, VR, and blockchain. Some of their portfolio partners include Advano, CarmaCare, Cluey, Figure.ai, and Heliose. Peter Liu has over 20 years of experience in venture capital, with a track record of securing capital appreciation for investors. He is dedicated to fostering collaboration and partnerships to drive innovation and growth within the startup ecosystem.
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Koen Bok
Koen Bok is an angel investor with a focus on investing in startups like Pitch, Linear, and Softr. His track record includes founding Framer, a tool for designing interactive prototypes. Bok’s investment check size is varied and includes investments in companies like CodeSandbox and Vectary. He prefers early-stage investments and has a portfolio that demonstrates his commitment to AI-powered technologies. Bok’s collaboration style reflects his keen interest in the design and tech industry.
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Diana Kontsevaia
Diana Kontsevaia is an investor at Dell Technologies Capital with a health tech investment thesis, focusing on software and data in startups. She invests in early-stage companies and has shown interest in pre-seed IoT investments. Diana’s professional career includes pioneering transformative technologies in imaging and recording. Her previous investments include contributions to companies like Theatro and Zebra Technologies. While her investment check size remains undisclosed, she is known for creating databases related to the world economy. Diana has employed various collaboration styles like cooperative, competitive, directive, facilitative, and delegative in her partnerships.
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Building Ventures
Building Ventures invests in early-stage startups creating a better built world
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Nes Patrick K. Seıor
Nes Patrick K. Señor is an investor at Antler, a global pre-seed VC firm with multiple locations worldwide. Antler’s check size range is $100K – $500K, focusing on Pre-Seed rounds in sectors such as Enterprise, Fintech, Digital Health, AI, Devtools, and more. Antler acts as a resource for early-stage founders and collaborates with a diverse group of partners worldwide. Unfortunately, specific information about Nes Patrick K. Señor’s previous investments, professional career track record, and partnership styles at Antler was not available.
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Sam Nurmi
Sam Nurmi is the Founder and Owner of Roboten. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer at Dooer, founded Pingdom, and served as its Senior Vice President and General Manager. Previous investments include companies like Apotekamo, Automile, and Zoomability. Specific investment check sizes are not available. Geographically, Sam Nurmi’s preference is not explicitly mentioned. The partnership and collaboration styles of Sam Nurmi are not detailed in the sources found.
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Dennis Ahrling
Andreas Ahrling focuses on early-stage B2B software startups and online marketplaces from Central and Eastern Europe. His investment focus areas include B2B tech startups and fast-growing, capital-efficient startups with solid technology. Andreas invests at the Pre-Seed & Seed stage, ranging from â¬200k to â¬1.5M. His geographical preference covers Central and Eastern Europe, including the Baltics, Balkans, Ukraine, and recently Georgia. With a portfolio of 50 early-stage startups across two funds, investments totaling over â¬35M since 2016, and attracting â¬200M in Series A+ funding from Western VCs, Andreas has a strong track record. He collaborates with successful entrepreneurs, exited founders, family offices, and private institutional investors in the extended CEE region. Andreas typically invests between â¬200k to â¬1.5M in early-stage startups and supports them in sales, hiring, and next-round fundraising, acting as a bridge between CEE’s tech ecosystem and major Western markets.
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Jonathan Kerstein
Jonathan Kerstein, an Investment Associate at Insight Partners, focuses on investing in AI/ML + Data, Consumer, Cybersecurity, DevOps, eCommerce, EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, GovTech, GTM Tech, HealthTech, and HR Tech sectors. His investment style includes later stage VC investments. He has a professional career background in series A through IPO software businesses. Although no specific information was found about his geographical preference, previous investments, investment check size, or partnership and collaboration styles.
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Khaled Helioui
Khaled Helioui, President of the Investment Committee at Armenian National Interests Fund, has a diverse investment focus including AI, advanced technology, and climate and energy. Previous investments include Plural, Mos.com, Bigpoint GmbH, TA Associates, and UBS. He has experience as the CEO at Bigpoint GmbH and as an Investment Associate at TA Associates. Khaled Helioui’s investments span various sectors and industries, demonstrating a broad investment portfolio.
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Lenny Pruss
Lenny Pruss is a General Partner at Amplify Partners with a focus on investing in technical founders building next-gen applications, tools, and platforms. His fund typically invests in sectors like AI/Devtools, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise in rounds including Seed and Series A. Lenny’s geographical preference is the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. His notable investments include Cockroach Labs, Anyscale, dbt Labs, Elementl, and Sourcegraph. The investment check size typically ranges from $100K to $500K. Lenny Pruss’s partnership and collaboration style involve working closely with generational founders in cloud computing, DevOps, data infrastructure, and security.
- Rough Draft Ventures
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HBS Alumni Angels New York
HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York is an angel group comprising over 300 angel investors who have collectively invested over $28 million in 130+ companies. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, CyberSecurity, Life Sciences, FinTech, and Consumer Products. They have a diverse geographic preference, including the United States and Canada. Their previous investments include companies like Membrion. The leadership team consists of Harvard Business School and other Harvard University alumni with experience across various industries. HBS Alumni Angels New York adopts an individual basis investment approach and actively mentors their portfolio companies.
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Han Hua
Han Hua is a Principal at GV, focusing on AI, SaaS, deep tech, fintech, and crypto. With a background in various roles at Google, PlanB Ventures, and Influence Capital, Han brings a diverse skill set to the table. His career includes positions such as Tech Lead at Groupon and Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University. Han’s investments span across different industries and technologies, showcasing a versatile approach to venture capital.
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Jeremy A Baksht
Jeremy A Baksht is an investor specializing in data and FinTech. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Catena Clearing and the Founder of Antifragile Advisors. Previously, he was the Senior Director, Head of Strategy at Walmart Data Ventures, and the Global Head of Alternative Data at Bloomberg LP. He also founded DataFrame Ventures. His past roles include being the CRO at Estimize and a Senior Consultant at Accenture. Jeremy’s investments are mainly in early-stage companies, demonstrating a keen eye for investing and a track record of mentoring startup teams. He has engaged in over 100 early-stage investments across various sectors and industries.
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John Wolthuis
John Wolthuis is a Co-Founder at Twilio with an industry focus on Developer APIs and SaaS in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sector. His investment thesis revolves around Business/Productivity Software and Application Software. He has a track record of investments in companies like Propel Data Cloud, WeaveGrid, and Charge. John Wolthuis’s check size for investments is not specified. He prefers early-stage investments and is actively involved as a Board Observer.
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Nat Friedman
Nat Friedman’s investment thesis is focused on companies like Perplexity AI, which develops answer engines aiming to revolutionize traditional search methods. He invests in innovative technologies with potential for groundbreaking solutions and growth. Perplexity AI, with its strong team including Nat Friedman, received funding reflecting his interest in transformative AI projects.
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Liquid 2 Ventures
Liquid 2 Ventures provides technology startups with seed-stage investments.
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Investors Wanted!!!! Think tank technology
Investors Wanted!!!! Think tank technology is a technology think tank seeking investors for ventures in hardware and software applications. They are focused on early-stage investments and are open to collaborations with diverse partners. Their previous investments intersect technology and market opportunities. The founder has a professional track record in various industries. The check size for investments is flexible, based on the venture needs. Geographically, they are interested in tech development across multiple states. Based on their LinkedIn profile, the owner is actively involved in the company.
- Rex Health Ventures
- Arunas Chesonis
- Firehouse Subs
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Ayomide Ayegbusi
Ayomide Ayegbusi is a venture capitalist with a focus on Africa. He has extensive experience in startups advisory, angel & impact investing, gender smart investing, and digital commerce investing. Ayomide’s investment thesis is sector-agnostic, encompassing health-tech, edu-tech, climate smart agri-tech, fintech, web3, crypto banking, payments, SME lending, BNPL, retail investing, digital commerce, prop-tech, clean tech, digital trade, logistics, and EV mobility sectors. He has been involved in venture scouting and growth of early-stage startups in Africa for a family office network & venture fund. Ayomide’s expertise allows him to assess investment readiness, venture back-ability, and potential upsides. His interests lie in finance, energy, biotech, AI technology, and emerging industry trends.
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Spider Capital
Spider Capital is a seed-stage enterprise venture capital focused on the digital transformation of industry.
- CVC Advisers International Svenska
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Zillionize
Zillionize is a seed round investor focusing on early-stage investments in startups that create the future. Their recent investments include Albedo, Reality Defender, DigitalOcean, Go1, Deepgrams, and Velontra. They are known for investing in innovative technologies like deepfake detection, AI capabilities, and hypersonic space plane development. Zillionize has a track record of successful investments in Series A and Series B rounds. They have a global partnership network and are actively involved in strategic collaborations with startups to drive innovation. The investment check sizes vary based on the funding round and the specific startup needs.
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Sarah Guo
Sarah Guo is a General Partner at Greylock Partners, where she focuses on helping entrepreneurs create and scale the next generation of important B2B companies. She was previously an investor at Goldman Sachs and has a strong interest in companies remaking the landscape of enterprise IT infrastructure, software innovations in healthcare and finance, drones, wearables, robotics, and more. Sarah Guo has raised a $101 million fund for her new firm, Conviction Partners, targeting early-stage artificial intelligence startups. She prefers to invest in AI startups up to Series A with check sizes between $1 million and $10 million. Sarah Guo’s partnership and collaboration style can be seen in her discussions with industry leaders like Figma CEO Dylan Field, focusing on remote work culture, company evolution, hybrid work models, and future policies.
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Jason Downes
Jason Downes is a venture capital investor at the @international-finance-corporation (World Bank) focusing on TMT investments. His investment thesis is in seed stage companies. Jason Downes prefers to invest in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. He has experience in advising startups and has been involved in investments in IT and media. Jason has collaborated with organizations like Frontier Ventures and Kliqed. While details on exact check sizes are not available, he typically invests in seed stage companies. With a track record in IT and media investments, Jason Downes adopts a partnership style, engaging as an Individual/Angel investor.
- Next Orbit Ventures
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Nick Arjomand
Nick Arjomand’s investment focus areas include diagnostic treatments for lung cancer and condensed news services using AI engines.
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Catalio Capital Management
Catalio Capital Management is a Venture capital investments in breakthrough biomedical technology companies.
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Philipp Handel
Philipp Handel, an early-stage investor at General Catalyst, primarily focuses on enterprise companies with a global resilience thesis, aiming to modernize defense, industrial, and energy sectors. He has been actively involved in investments such as Helsing and Fever. Prior to his investor role, Philipp worked as a researcher and management consultant, gaining insights into frontier technologies and their integration into large enterprises. With a strong background in venture building, TMT, and AI systems research, Philipp holds degrees in computer science and management from various renowned institutions like MIT and HEC Paris. His geographic preference is primarily in Europe, with a particular affinity for Germany, given his base in Munich. Additionally, Philipp enjoys outdoor activities like skiing and hiking in the Bavarian Alps during his leisure time.
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Andrés Westerberg
Andrés Westerberg is an individual angel investor who focuses on early checks ranging from $250K to $5M. His investment thesis emphasizes ecosystem creation, product stickiness, market size estimation, and founder commitment. Andrés has made investments in sectors such as Consumer Technology, SaaS, Enterprise Tech, Healthcare, Deep Tech, Fintech, Biotech, Climate Tech, and AI. He has a collaborative leadership style, aiming to provide hands-on support to founders, helping them in product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, recruiting, and fundraising.
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Philippe Vimard
Mr. Philippe Vimard is an Angel Investor with a background in online travel technology. He has over 15 years of experience in this field, having served in various senior management roles for travel companies. Philippe co-founded and served as a Chief Marketing Officer and Board Member at eDreams ODIGEO. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer at eDreams and as the CTO of Venere.com, an Expedia company. Philippe’s track record includes being a Senior Advisor & Board Member at Doctolib. He is known for investing personal funds into promising companies in exchange for equity. Philippe’s investment focus areas are in high-transactional, multicultural, and international setups. He has a geographical preference for European regions. Philippe is experienced in partnering and collaborating with companies to support their growth and success.
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Deniz Aslandogan
Deniz Aslandogan, the CEE-focused VC fund manager at Revo Capital, specializes in participating in Series A/B fundraisings and invests in truly innovative early-stage B2B or B2C technology ventures in Turkey, Eastern Europe & Baltics. He has a track record of investing in startups in various sectors like on-demand grocery delivery, AI-enabled app development, fintech services, health IT, and more. Deniz Aslandogan’s previous investments include Getir, Builder.ai, Bumper, Massive Bio, Midas, ikas, and others. Revo Capital is actively investing and looking for the next unicorns of Turkey, CEE & the Baltics.
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Devin Mathews
Mr. Devin Mathews is a Co-Founder and Partner at ParkerGale Capital, a private equity firm that focuses on technology investments. The firm’s investment thesis involves developing thorough investment theses, using tools to refine the thesis, and remaining persistent. ParkerGale Capital concentrates on technology-enabled services and has a preference for founder-owned companies. Their geographical preference includes the East US, Midwest US, and South US. Devin Mathews has a track record of over 20 years in technology investments and private equity. The firm typically buys profitable technology companies with revenue between $10 million to $30 million. ParkerGale Capital fosters partnership and collaboration through a hands-on approach, as demonstrated by promoting members of its Operating team to Partner positions to lead and transform small software companies.
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Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage, growth-capital, late stage, and startup financing.
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Dr. Nathan Baruch
Dr. Nathan Baruch focuses on medical, SaaS, technology, Internet and mobile-related startups and mezzanine stage companies. His investments typically range between $100,000 and $500,000 per company.
- UKSE
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Future Ventures
Future Ventures is a financial services platform with a focus on disruptive technology companies.
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Khan Siddiqui
Khan Siddiqui is an entrepreneur, physician, and innovator with a strong background in healthcare IT, medical devices, and supply chain solutions. He is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of HOPPR, a company focused on transforming medical imaging through AI. Khan Siddiqui’s professional career includes roles as Founder of Althea Health and EyeCheq, Co-Founder Casana, and Advisory Board Member for various companies. With expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Large Vision Models, IoT in health, and more, Khan brings a wealth of experience to his investment ventures. His track record showcases a dynamic and enthusiastic leader dedicated to advancing healthcare technologies globally.
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Timothy Draper
Timothy Draper is a venture capitalist known for investments in companies using artificial intelligence, Bitcoin, blockchain, smart contracts, and computational genomics, focusing on industries like finance, health care, and government. He prefers early-stage investments to guide companies from the beginning and has a geographical interest in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. With a track record that includes investments in prominent companies like Baidu, Hotmail, Skype, and more, Tim Draper is recognized for his expertise in recognizing potential in business ideas. His investment check sizes typically range from $100,000 to $500,000. Draper is engaged in partnerships and collaborations, such as the Gold Star Corporate Innovation Program with TiVo, to support groundbreaking startups in various sectors.
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March Capital
March is committed to partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build great tech companies and scale them globally.
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Antoine Blondeau
Antoine Blondeau is the co-founder and managing partner of Alpha Intelligence Capital, a $400m venture capital firm investing in deep Artificial Intelligence technology companies worldwide. He has made over 30 personal investments in deep technology firms, including SpaceX, Epic Games, and Jio Platforms. Antoine has a global presence with offices in the United States, Singapore, and Europe. His partnership and collaboration style involves investing private capital into AI startups globally, identifying real investment opportunities, and managing the benefits and risks. He is actively involved in the transformational investments in technology ventures and serves on advisory boards, focusing on AI trends, verticals, and business implementations. Antoine seeks to define AI in a business context, invest in AI startups, and explore AI disruption across various industries.
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Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly is an Angel Investor with a focus on technology companies. He invests in companies such as JUST Goods and has been involved with startups like Haiku and Atigeo. Mr. Kelly’s investment check size varies depending on the opportunity, and he is known for his collaboration style as an Executives In Residence at Progress Ventures. With a background in law and a diverse academic portfolio, Chris Kelly brings a wealth of experience to his investments.
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Fabian Heinrich
Fabian Heinrich is the CEO & Co-Founder of Mercanis, a Berlin-based procurement startup. The focus areas of his investments include product development leveraging AI, expanding Go-to-Market strategies, and broadening the customer base. He primarily invests in seed rounds to continue R&D for AI-powered procurement platforms. Previous investments include Mercanis, PLVY, and Scoutbee. Fabian Heinrich has an extensive track record in eCommerce, marketing, and management. The investment check size for his seed funding was â¬9.2 million. He values partnership and collaboration, focusing on collaborating with suppliers and partners who understand shared goals and aspirations.
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Paul Rafalowski
Paul Rafalowski is an Angel Investor with a focus on growing fast-paced global software companies. He has served in executive management roles at various companies and brings over 20 years of sales expertise. Rafalowski’s investments are typically in exchange for equity, and he has a track record of successful leadership in scaling technology organizations. His geographic focus is not specified, and details about his previous investments and partnership/collaboration styles are not available. As an Angel Investor, Paul Rafalowski’s check size investment is not explicitly mentioned.
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Tina Sharkey
Tina Sharkey is a visionary investor, known for her diverse investment portfolio and focus on early-stage startups innovating for families. She is an angel investor, keynote speaker, and advisor to tech startups, particularly those leveraging AI. Tina has a keen interest in generative AI applications, emphasizing personalized experiences and interactive games. She co-founded Brandless with a mission to democratize access to affordable organic products. Tina’s investments typically target pre-seed stages in the Parenting/Families category. Geographically, she invests across various regions including North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, Latin America, and the Middle East. Some of her notable investments include Brandless, PBS, and Nearby. Tina has built a successful career by focusing on disruptive entrepreneurship, community building, and purpose-driven initiatives. Her investment check size aligns with the Silicon Valley mega-round trend, showcasing a willingness to support transformative ideas with substantial funding.
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Jarrod Yuster
Jarrod Yuster is an active early stage investor and advisor who specializes in technology and services companies. He has invested in companies such as Estimize, EmployInsight, Shareaholic, and SocialSci. With a professional career spanning multiple strategic roles in sales and management within cybersecurity, MSSP, and IT consulting, Jarrod brings a wealth of experience and success to his investment decisions. His collaboration style emphasizes building strong relationships and supporting revenue growth through expert negotiation skills. Jarrod holds a B.S. in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Theodore Yang
Theodore Yang is a serial entrepreneur and active angel investor. His investment focus areas include technology startups. His partnership and collaboration style is dynamic. He has previously invested in eTechTransfer and MediaCrossing. Theodore Yang’s investment check size varies based on the startup. He has a diverse portfolio and a background in technology and entrepreneurship.
- Industrifonden
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William Quist
William Quist, a Partner at Slow Ventures, has a track record in the investment industry. Some of his previous investments include Breakr, Portal, Amper Technologies, Yotta, and Karuna Health. He has a history of providing billions of dollars in early growth capital to over 500 companies worldwide. His partnership and collaboration styles involve strategic alliances, joint ventures, and co-branding partnerships, emphasizing shared vision, clear communication, mutual trust, and continuous evaluation. William Quist focuses on investments in various sectors such as health & hospital services, Health IT, and Web3/Crypto at different stages like Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A, and Series B, showcasing a diverse investment portfolio.
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Yang Tran
Yang Tran is a Principal at Speedinvest in Berlin, focusing on B2B SaaS, Devtools, and Infrastructure sectors. His investments range from Pre-seed to Seed stages with an average check size of $1M. Yang’s geographical preference includes Europe, the United States, and Asia. Some of his previous investments include Sales & CRM, Future of Work, and Developer Tools. He collaborates closely with startups as part of a strong partnership approach.
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Dave Tucker
Dave Tucker is a Partner at Next Level Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm specializes in innovation across various sectors, including Fintech, Biosciences, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and more. Their investment focus areas include Software as a Service, Fintech, Agtech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, and Healthcare Technology. Dave Tucker has a background of supporting technology companies at various stages of development. He has invested in companies like Facteus and Coviance. Dave’s typical investment size ranges from $0.5 to $5 million per business. He is actively involved in helping portfolio companies succeed with financial, operational, and networking expertise.
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Ramzi Rizk
Ramzi Rizk is an angel investor who invests in promising companies across industries, particularly in AI, foodtech, longevity, and more. He has made investments in companies like Datia, with a recent Seed VC round investment of $3.4M alongside co-investors Nauta Capital, Paul Schwarzenholz, Soderberg & Partners, and STING Accelerator. Ramzi Rizk’s investments typically range between $5M to $10M USD per deal. He is known for his dedication to helping tech founders build sustainable businesses through capital and hands-on mentoring.
- GVFL Ltd.
- Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund
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Monta Vista Capital
Monta Vista Capital is an investment company focused on early stage B2B companies.
- DWF
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Peter Reuschel
Peter Reuschel is a seasoned investor with extensive experience in the technology industry. He has been involved in previous investments, such as ICW, and operates in various areas. His investment focus is on technology ventures, where he typically invests in early to mid-stage startups. Although his geographical preference is not clearly defined, he is actively involved in various ventures and engages in partnership and collaboration styles to drive growth. With a track record of success in SaaS and B2B cloud technology companies, Peter Reuschel offers investments of varying sizes to support the growth and development of startups.
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Richard Campione
Richard Campione is a leader in the technology industry with over 30 years of experience. He serves on the boards of Biome Analytics and Mavenlink, and previously as CEO at Findly Talent. Known for his deep understanding of predictive analytics and big data, he guides companies in developing innovative solutions. His investment check size and partnership style are not explicitly mentioned in the sources.
- Fly Ventures
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Ivan Ilecic
Ivan Ilecic is the Founder and CEO of Sportyn, a mobile artificial intelligence company providing an AI-based video-sharing app for athletes. Ivan Ilecic’s investment focus areas include the B2C and B2B space, with a current stage of investment being unfunded. His geographical preference is not specified. He has not made any previous investments and is actively involved in sportyn, a next-generation community platform for youth and up-and-coming athletes. Ivan Ilecic’s track record and professional career details are not available, and his investment check size is not specified. Information on his partnership and collaboration styles is also not found.
- milemark capital
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Joseph Alsop
Joseph Alsop serves as a Venture Partner at Alsop Louie Partners, a venture capital fund located in San Francisco, California. The fund invests in the United States, targeting software and TMT companies. Alsop Louie Partners focuses on risky, bold ideas with breakthrough technologies and business models. The partnership believes in having fun while working with entrepreneurs and raising smaller funds to achieve high returns. They have a network of young people from selected universities for innovative ideas. The fund forms a vision of the future and collaborates with entrepreneurs to make it a reality.
- Q1 Velocity Venture Capital
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Dominic McGregor
Dominic McGregor is a Founding Partner of investment fund Fearless Adventures and ex-COO of global marketing agency Social Chain. He has been involved in government policy advising and is the Co-Founder of Fearless Academy. Dominic McGregor’s investment focus areas are AI & Adaptive Systems and Communications & Engagement. He invests at the VC stage and his geographical preference is not specified. Some of his previous investments include Patchwork and Transreport. Dominic McGregor’s partnership and collaboration styles emphasize the importance of strong partnerships in both personal and professional life. Unfortunately, specific details about his investment check size were not available.
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North South Ventures
North South Ventures is a cross-border venture capital fund that invests in early stage med companies.
- Investcorp India Asset Managers Ltd.
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Adnan Mandzo
Adnan Mandzo is an angel investor with a focus on Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Big Data, CRM, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics. His previous investments include Koola. Adnan’s investment check size ranges from $500K to $1.5M. He engages in cooperative collaboration styles. Adnan is known for his successful professional career in the IT industry.
- Highline Beta
- Tiantu Capital
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Leo Polovets
Leo Polovets is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Susa Ventures. Susa Ventures, established in 2012, is a premier seed fund that has made over 80 investments in companies like Robinhood, Flexport, Andela, and Expanse. Leo focuses on enterprise software, deep tech, energy, and defense sectors. Susa Ventures manages around $1 billion in assets across various funds and vehicles. They emphasize partnering with founders at the early stages of their journey. Susa Ventures IV is a $125M seed fund focusing on pre-seed and seed stage investments of $1M-$2M, while Susa Ventures Opportunities II is a $250M opportunity fund focusing on Series B and C investments of $10-$15M. Leo’s investment check sizes range from $1M to $2M for seed-stage investments and $10M to $15M for Series B and C investments. Leo Polovets also has a strong professional career background, having been a software engineer at companies like LinkedIn, Google, and Factual.
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Etan Ilfeld
Etan Ilfeld is a London-based entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader. He has expertise in the gaming and entertainment tech industries. He is a Venture Partner at Remagine Ventures, focusing on identifying and nurturing disruptive startups in Israel and the UK. Notable portfolio companies include HourOne, Munch, Sneaky Panda, Toya, and Novos. Etan’s investment focus areas include B2B services, venture creation, and technology innovation. He has a track record in the social networks, ClimateTech, CleanTech, health services, AI, and enterprise sectors. Etan is a seasoned entrepreneur, founder of various ventures, author, and inventor of Diving Chess. He collaborates through his various projects, such as Tenderpixel gallery, Tenderbooks, Repeater Books, and Watkins Books, to shape the future of gaming, AI, and entertainment technology.
- Aspen Capital Group
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LRVHealth
LRVHealth is an ,ÄúInside Healthcare,Äù venture capital platform established in 2000 by a team of healthcare investors, operators & advisors
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Christopher Shonk
Christopher Shonk is a Co-Founder and Partner at ATX Venture Partners with a focus on deep learning/AI software, IoT platforms, and online marketplaces. He invests in early-stage startups and has previously invested in companies like RoverPass, Kiss & Tell, and Luxury Travel Hackers. Shonk has a strong track record in operating, advising, and investing in consumer service and tech companies. His investment check size is undisclosed, and his partnership and collaboration styles involve serving as an Investor, Advisor, and Director in various tech companies.
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Herman Hauser
Hermann Hauser, through his investment company Hermann Hauser Investment GmbH, primarily focuses on investing in early-stage (seed, Series A) startups from the DACH region. The investment check size ranges from â¬340K to â¬40.0M, with a sweet spot around $20.0M. The geographical preference is Central Europe, specifically the DACH region. Hermann Hauser’s investment focus areas include scalable technologies with high innovation potential in fields like AI, Digital Health, Synthetic Biology, Operating Systems, Electronics, and Quantum Computing. Some of the previous investments made by Hermann Hauser’s company include SEMRON, with a recent investment of â¬7.3M. Collaboration and partnership styles emphasized by Hermann Hauser involve close cooperation between government, finance, and the tech community to foster innovation and growth.
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William Lohse
William Lohse, the General Partner at Social Starts, is an experienced investor known for his focus on various sectors. With over 25 years of investment experience, he primarily invests in AR/VR, Social Networks, E-commerce, BioTech, Health IT, and Health & Hospital Services at both Seed and Series A stages. His investments typically range from $50K to $1M, with a sweet spot at $500K. William has a track record of 31 investments, including notable ones like Betrust, Fulcrum, and SmartNews. As a founder at Joyance Partners since 2019, he collaborates with investors such as Andy Nealon and Emi Gonzalez. William’s approach emphasizes strategic partnerships and collaborations, working closely with affiliated scouts and angels like Charles Smith and Ajay Agarwal to drive success in each investment.
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Aleksey Lantratov
Aleksey Lantratov is an Altaclub VC Analyst with a focus on EnergyTech, IoT, Consumer Health, Marketplaces, Web3/Blockchain, AI, and FinTech. His investment range is $200K – $1M with a sweet spot at $500K. He has experience as a Senior Investment Analyst at T1 and Analyst/Venture Studio at Innotech, along with a Master’s degree in Venture Capital. Aleksey’s previous investments include Series A EnergyTech and other areas, with co-investors like Artyom Novosartov and Ivan Zolochevskii. His partnership and collaboration style emphasizes collaborative business ecosystems to accelerate innovation and open new markets.
- AutoTech Ventures
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Andrew Bouldin
Andrew Bouldin serves as Principal at FCA Venture Partners. FCA’s investment thesis focuses on the importance of AI in healthcare for a more efficient, personalized, and accessible future. The firm targets healthcare and digital media startups and typically invests $3 to $6 million in companies. FCA VII, a $90M early-stage venture fund, has commitments from leading health systems and individual investors. The fund invests $3-6 million in 5-6 innovative healthcare companies across Series A and Series B stages. Andrew Bouldin’s partnership and collaboration styles involve actively investing out of FCA Health Innovations II, a $71 million seed stage fund, and making strategic collaborations to enhance healthcare technologies.
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Daniel Axsater
Daniel Axsäter is an investor with a focus on companies that create value by internalizing externalities. He has a track record of 12 years of startup-running experience, co-founding and managing STORED, a hassle-free storage service that provides transport, loading assistance, and easy bookings in London. His previous investment includes Wizee. Daniel’s stage of investment is in the Seed stage, and his geographical preference is in Greater London, England, United Kingdom. He typically invests check sizes ranging from $250K to $5M in markets such as Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile, SaaS, Enterprise Security, Information Technology, Security, B2B, and PaaS.
- iSeed Ventures
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Bernardo Moya
Bernardo Moya is the founder of The Best You brand, known for his expertise in personal development, coaching, and mentoring. His focus lies in providing opportunities for personal growth and networking through projects like The Synergy Project. Although specific details about his investment thesis, focus areas, stage of investment, geographical preferences, previous investments, investment check size, and partnership styles are not available, Bernardo Moya’s track record showcases a commitment to delivering results, fostering relationships, and promoting personal development opportunities.
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Naveen Tewari
Naveen Tewari is the Founder and CEO of InMobi, a key player in the mobile ecosystem. With investments in startups like NestAway, SlideRule, and more, his focus areas include AI-driven financial plans and B2B analytics software. Naveen typically invests at the seed stage and has a geographical preference for disrupting technologies in information technology and mobile sectors. His partnerships, like with Microsoft, showcase a collaborative approach to create innovative marketing platforms. Naveen’s professional career highlights his leadership at InMobi and Glance, leading to unicorn status. He has secured investments in the range of $145 million, emphasizing a commitment to changing the advertising landscape.
- Felicis Ventures LLC
- Banneker Partners, LLC
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Jacob Peters
Jacob Peters is a Startup Founder in Longevity Medicine. His previous investments include Stealth Startup, Launch House, and Commsor. Jacob’s career includes roles as a Data Scientist at J.P. Morgan. His investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned, and geographical preference is Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Mucker Capital
MuckerLab is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, pre-seed, seed, startup, early-stage, and Series A investments.
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Don Dodge
Mr. Don Dodge serves as Advisor at Binded and Cruiseable. He is a developer advocate at Google Ventures, helping developers build new applications on Google platforms and technologies. With a background in multiple startups, his investment focus areas include aiding developers, growing new applications, and advocating startups. Don has discussed the bubble in seed stage investing, emphasizing the importance of alignment with investors’ thesis. While there is no specific data on his geographical preference, his LinkedIn profile suggests an activity mostly in the tech industry. His track record and professional career details are limited; however, he is known for his informative blog ‘Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing.’ The investment check size information is not readily available, and his partnership and collaboration styles are highlighted through his discussions on free online collaboration tools like Google Docs and Zoho Virtual Office, showcasing his interest in technological advancements.
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Formidable Ventures
Formidable Ventures is a Seattle-based venture capital firm founded in 2005. They specialize in investing in exponential growth technology companies. Their investment focus areas include artificial intelligence, robotics, solar energy, infinite computing, private space industry, blockchain, and crypto. While their specific previous investments are not listed, they have a track record of researching and investing in technology companies. Formidable Ventures is known for their partnership and collaboration styles in fostering profitable alliances in the technology sector. The investment check size of Formidable Ventures varies and is not explicitly mentioned on their profile.
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Shruti Gandhi
Shruti Gandhi, Founding Engineer of Array Ventures, focuses on solving pressing problems in large industries using data, AI, and ML. She invests in AI/Machine Learning, Security, and Productivity Tools, with a check size that varies. Some of her previous investments include Capsule, Mapistry, Rad AI, and Blumira. Shruti’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize scaling and solving real pain points in enterprise fields.
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Patrick Lor
Patrick Lor is the Managing Partner at Panache Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm. Panache Ventures focuses on enterprise SaaS, fintech, and AI startups. Patrick’s investments are typically in the seed stage. Geographically, Panache Ventures invests in various regions, as evidenced by their diverse portfolio. Some of Patrick Lor’s previous investments include Audette in British Columbia, Beatdapp in British Columbia, Blume in British Columbia, and Dooly in British Columbia among others. Patrick Lor is known for his community building and management skills, business strategy expertise, and active role in mentoring. While the exact investment check size is not specified, Patrick Lor is actively involved in supporting and growing startups through hands-on mentoring and strategic guidance.
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Converge
Converge is a venture capital firm that specializes in seed, startup, early Series A, and early-stage investments.
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Gail Christine Gannon
Gail Christine Gannon is an entrepreneur and angel investor involved in various ventures. With a diverse background in art, digital marketing, and consulting, she has nurtured startups through her companies and advisory roles. She is a mentor, instructor, and investor, aligning with strategies for economic resilience. Gannon has a broad geographic focus, contributing to tech startups in different regions. She has made investments benefiting from industry giants like Atlassian Ventures, showing a commitment to transformative ventures. Her check size for investments is not specific, but her involvement in advising and nurturing startups demonstrates a hands-on approach to facilitating growth. Gannon’s versatile career and engagement with tech startups highlight her dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Sachin Dev Duggal
Sachin Dev Duggal is known for his visionary leadership in the technology sector. He has a strong investment thesis focused on artificial intelligence, exemplified by a $250 million investment in Builder.ai to simplify app creation. His investment focus areas include reducing costs and time in app development, stimulating tech industry growth, and fostering entrepreneurship. Sachin has a track record of success, leading Builder.ai to unicorn status with over $450 million raised. His investment check size is substantial, with a recent $250 million funding round. Sachin’s partnership and collaboration styles emphasize innovation and user-friendly design to drive interest and excitement in technology.
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Jonathan Parker
Jonathan Parker, as an investor, has experience in strategic finance and investor relations. He has held roles at Databricks, Brooklyn Kura, and New Relic, Inc. Previously, he served as Vice President of Software Equity Research at Morgan Stanley and had early experiences at FLAG Capital Management and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. His investment focus areas include strategic finance and investor relations. He has a track record of success in these fields and has demonstrated a collaborative partnership style in his roles.
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Good Growth Capital
Good Growth Capital specializes in finding, cultivating, and assessing complex science and deep-tech start-ups.
- Fitz Gate Ventures, LP
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Elliot Shmukler
Elliot Shmukler, a prominent investor, has made previous investments in companies like Sunrise and has a track record in Growth and Data-Driven Products. His investment check size varies based on the company’s needs, with a focus on artificial intelligence and data validation tools. Elliot Shmukler’s geographical preference is not explicitly mentioned, and his investment focus areas include technology ventures. While no specific information on his partnership and collaboration styles is available, his professional career showcases leadership roles at companies like LinkedIn and Instacart.
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Alexis Alston
Alexis Alston, a Senior Associate at Lightship Capital, focuses on investing in underrepresented founders in the Midwest. She has shown interest in HealthTech and A.I. industries. Alexis values collaboration and seeks to create a more inclusive and open environment within the VC industry. Her previous investments include Kare Mobile, Healthy Roots Dolls, Allergy Amulet, Undock, and FreshFry. Alexis has a track record in sports journalism, working with BTN Student U and Spartan Sports Report at Michigan State University. She also represents distinctive partnership and collaboration styles in scouting and supporting startups across five sectors, having background roles at Google and managing charter schools. Alexis Alston’s investment check size is not specified in the available information.
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Adam Jackson
Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur, CEO of Braintrust, and an active angel investor in tech startups. He co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian. His investment focus areas include AI technology, crypto, productivity tools, and consumer goods. He invests in tech startups as an angel investor, and has made investments he is bullish on. Adam’s check size ranges depending on startup prospects. He has a partnership with Braintrust and actively advises startups. Adam prefers AI-powered tools, productivity tools, and crypto technology. He podcasts about job landscapes, hiring practices, and technology trends.
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Jakob Granqvist
Jakob Granqvist, a VC and Investor, serves as an Antler Investor in Stockholm, Sweden. His investment range varies from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot of $1.5M. Jakob is involved in pre-seed investments in sectors like Cybersecurity, Health & Hospital Services, ClimateTech, Web3/Crypto, Marketplaces, Health IT, E-commerce, SaaS, AI, and FinTech. He collaborates with various investors and scouts, showing a diverse partnership and collaboration style.
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Anna Grozinger
Anna Grozinger is an experienced investor with a diverse background in the tech industry. With a history as a Software Engineer at top companies like Airbnb and Twitter, Anna later transitioned into entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder & CTO of Adventurous Co(YC), where she developed mobile apps for unique experiences. Additionally, she has served as a Full Stack Software Engineer at GCE, focusing on big data visualization projects. Anna’s teaching experience at Columbia University demonstrates her passion for sharing knowledge and guiding students in the tech field. As an Angel Investor based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she brings hands-on expertise and mentorship to startups. Anna’s portfolio includes investments in various sectors, showcasing a broad investment focus. With her background in software engineering, she offers a unique perspective and collaborative approach to partnerships, enhancing the growth of startups she invests in.
- Fastlane Ventures
- Science Ventures Denmark A/S
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Neil Rimer
Neil Rimer, a Swiss-Canadian venture capitalist and founding partner at Index Ventures, nurtures the tech ecosystem in Europe and beyond. His investment focus includes AI-powered applications in specific sectors. Neil invests in technology companies in Europe, the US, and Israel, with an investment range from $100K to $50.0M. He has backed successful ventures like Skype, Dropbox, Etsy, and Betfair. Neil is known for creating financial structures to support startups’ growth and attracting talent. Geographically, Neil’s preferences include Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. His partnership style is characterized by collaborative planning, involving dialogue models and an inclusive approach, combining technological expertise with a customer-led strategy.
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Daniel Gross
Daniel Gross is an investor and the Founder of C2 Investment. He focuses on generative tech, AI, DeepTech, and BioTech at the seed stage. His geographical preference includes the San Francisco Bay Area. Daniel has made 59 investments with his investment range from $1M to $100M and a sweet spot at $10M. Some of his notable investments include The Bot Company, Espresso AI, and Perplexity AI.
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John Sviokla
John Sviokla, a partner at Manifold, focuses on investing in extraordinary founders at the early stage. He has a track record of successful investments in firms like Recess and Alfalfa. His investment check size ranges from $100,000 to $5,000,000, with a sweet spot at $1,500,000. John Sviokla’s investment thesis emphasizes leveraging scale advantages, aggressive investments, and strategic workforce motivation. Manifold invests in industries such as Business Solutions, FinTech, and A.I., targeting seed to Series A stages primarily in the United States and Canada.
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Axel Roitzsch
Axel Roitzsch is a seasoned investor, known for backing entrepreneurs who build global digital infrastructure for a regenerative economy through his role as the Founder and General Partner of Vanagon Ventures. His track record includes roles such as VP Strategic Partnerships at Sortlist and Managing Director Germany at the same organization. Axel has also been involved in M&A activities with Mangohammock Ltd, a consultancy firm specializing in technology companies. Previously, he co-founded Agenturmatching, a B2B marketplace, and served as its CEO. Additionally, Axel has a background as a lecturer at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and as a CMO at Soma by Prenetics. With a focus on strategic partnerships and acquisitions, Axel brings a wealth of experience to the investment landscape.
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Mark Mintz
Mark Mintz is a seasoned IT professional with more than 25 years of experience, including leading MVP delivery and digital engineering. He has made investments in SageQuest and has a check size suitable for Series A rounds. His focus areas include applying agile methodology and building collaborative partnerships in the IT sector. Mark Mintz’s geographical preference is the New York City Metropolitan Area. His professional career spans diverse IT leadership roles with a track record of building and delivering high-impact solutions. He tends to engage in partnership and collaboration styles that emphasize strategic alliances, joint ventures, and collaboration agreements.
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Piers Kicks
Piers Kicks focuses on creating a virtual world economy, exploring crypto gaming, and NFTs. He invests in early-stage projects to support decentralized networks. Piers has a preference for remote work and digital presence. His previous investments include Merit Circle and Stardust within the cryptocurrency space. Piers collaborates to enhance virtual goods strategies and adopts new technologies for digital products. He displays a forward-thinking approach to the digital future.
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Air Street Capital
Air Street Capital invests in AI-first technology and life science companies.
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Terry Matthews
Mr. Terry Matthews is an Angel Investor with a focus on technology companies. He is the Founder and Chairman of Wesley Clover International, with a history of funding over 100 technology companies globally, including notable successes like Mitel and Newbridge Networks. Terry invests over $25 million annually into research and development for innovative technologies. Wesley Clover has interests in next-generation information and communication technology companies. Additionally, Terry is involved in activities related to commercial real estate, hotel/resort properties, and charitable initiatives.
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Michael Rivera
Michael Rivera at 6th Street Investments focuses on growth investments in software/SaaS and technology companies, with check sizes ranging from $25 million to over $500 million. Some of his notable investments include Stayntouch, SumUp, Volante Technologies, Keyfactor, and 1upHealth. His collaboration style involves being a Founder and Managing Director at 6th Street Investments and 6th Street Ventures. However, information on his investment thesis, stage of investment, and geographical preference is not available from the sources searched.
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Duncan Niederauer
Duncan Niederauer is known for his ‘Infrastructure-First’ investment thesis, focusing on market infrastructure and patterns in the cryptocurrency market. He actively participates in early-stage investments. His geographical preference includes areas in and around Tuscany, Italy. Previous investments include involvement in Coinbase and StarkWare. With over 30 years of experience, he has a strong track record in the financial services industry. The specific investment check size is not available. His partnership and collaboration styles are demonstrated through involvement in projects transforming Venezia FC with new designs and collaborations.
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Dean Bartosh
Dean Bartosh is a private angel investor with a focus on investing in the technologies of tomorrow, including AI, IoT, Machine Learning, 3D Printing, Robotics, and Biotech. He is known to invest in Seed stage companies and has a portfolio of 15 companies. Some of his previous investments include SmartGurlz Inc, Cloudastructure, FluentWorlds, Sapient Industries, and Lavabit. Dean Bartosh’s geographical preference is the Great Lakes and Midwestern USA regions. He has a track record of investing in innovative tech startups and has a background in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology.
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Jessica Schultz
Jessica Schultz is a Partner at Northzone based in Stockholm with a special interest in SaaS, climate, and consumer business sectors. Her portfolio includes companies like Klarna, Einride, Flink, Matsmart, Red Points, Dalma, and Jow. She co-founded HelloFresh and was CMO before joining Northzone. Jessica emphasizes the importance of speed in the VC world and the evolving nature of marketing. Her investments range from $100K to undisclosed amounts across various industries like Chord, Dalma, Einride, Flink, Jow, Klarna, LEEMONCAT, Matsmart, Mimo, NA-KD, Outfittery, and Red Points. She is known for supporting startups from pre-seed to later stages, providing mentorship, and actively engaging in marketing strategies.
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eQventure
eQventure is an investment firm with a focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, and Wearables. They invest in startups at Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, and Seed stages. eQventure has a strong track record, including investments in companies like USound, App Radar, eyeson, Finmatics, and Greenwood-Power. Their investments typically range from 1 to 5 million dollars per startup. The firm leverages partnerships with entities like aws Gründerfonds, Tecnet Equity, and EASME. eQventure emphasizes collaboration and strategic relationships to drive the success of its portfolio companies.
- Updata
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Yunqi Partners
Yunqi Partners is an early stage VC fund focusing on the area of internet related startups.
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Workday Ventures
Workday Ventures works with early-stage companies to improve the next generation of enterprise software.
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Michael Isima
Michael Isima is a Venture Capital investor based in Vienna, Austria. He has a current fund size of $80M and focuses on sectors like Consumer Internet, Enterprise, Information Services, Real Estate, Financial Services, Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and more. His investment range is $500K – $5.0M with a sweet spot at $2.5M. Previous investments include FRUX, ENML, Kivu Technologies GmbH, eyeson, and more. Michael Isima collaborates in sectors such as Information Technology, Real Estate, Financial Services, and more. His investment style involves multiple collaboration styles like cooperative, competitive, and directive. He primarily invests in early-stage startups across various industries.
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eLab Ventures
eLab Ventures is an early stage technology venture capital fund.
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GreatPoint Ventures
GreatPoint Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing between $250k and $20m into Seed, A, and B rounds.
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AlleyCorp
AlleyCorp is an early stage venture fund and incubator that founds and funds transformative companies, primarily in New York.
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New Markets Venture Partners
New Markets Venture Partners is an early and growth stage venture capital firm.
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Marie Grund
Marie Grund is an Investment Manager at TGFS and SIB Innovations- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, focusing on the TGFS Region Dresden. She has a background in the Treasury department at the Ostsächsische Sparkasse Dresden and experience with Eigenhandel and Wertpapierkundengeschäft. Marie has implemented a Whitelabel-Produkt in the form of a SaaS solution with a startup company for customers and employees of the Sparkasse. Since 2020, she has been strengthening the TGFS team in Dresden. With a Bachelor’s degree in Finanzwirtschaft-Bank and a berufsbegleitenden Masterstudiengang Finance & Accounting, she brings a wealth of financial expertise to her investments.
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First Round Capital
First Round is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing seed-stage funding to technology companies.
- PS27 Ventures
- Baidu.ventures
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Nancy Fechnay
Nancy Fechnay, a seasoned investor, is the Founding Partner of Unique Ventures, an advisory and investment firm supporting positive impact venture funds and startups from Seed to Series B stages. She serves as an Advisor at Necessary Ventures, focusing on sectors like climate, health, edtech, and financial inclusion. Additionally, Nancy is a Venture Partner at Gaingels, championing diversity across all cultures and backgrounds. She is also a Co-Founder/Co-Owner of Texas Ranchers, based in Austin, Texas, aiming at impactful initiatives. Nancy actively contributes as a Member of the Impact Society at NEXUS Global, a network advancing next-generation leadership worldwide. With vast experience, Nancy has been a Partner at Alumni Ventures and an Advisor at Bastion Capital Partners, emphasizing institutional quality investments. Her previous investments include Zen Biz, Levels, Kriya Therapeutics, and a range of successful collaborations in innovative companies.
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SWaN & Legend Venture Partners
SWaN & Legend Venture Partners is a consumer-focused venture capital firm that invests in customer service-based companies.
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Valhalla Private Capital
Valhalla Private Capital is a full-service corporate finance firm focused on early-stage entrepreneurs with the largest angel network in Western Canada. They offer a suite of investment funds, education, training, mentorship programs, and M&A advisory services. Valhalla primarily invests in tech companies in the Mid-Atlantic US, including sub-sectors like software, internet, digital media, mobile, and data storage. Their investment check size information is not available on public sources. For more details and specific information, visit their website for further insights.
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Yuri Rabinovich
Yuri Rabinovich, Co-Founder and CEO at Veritamo, has a diverse investment focus across various sectors such as Impact, Payments, Real Estate/PropTech, Web3/Blockchain, Digital Health, Web3/Crypto, FinTech, Marketplaces, SaaS, and AI, specializing in Series B investments. His investment check size ranges from $500K to $5M, with a sweet spot at $1M. Notable investments include Varo Bank in a Series E round and CoinsPaid in an Initial Coin Offering. Yuri’s collaborative style involves partnerships with a wide network of investors. He brings significant expertise as the Founder and Managing Partner of SynergyChain, YR Ventures, and other ventures, along with experience at renowned companies like IBM.
- Giants Innovation Hub
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Will Brooks
Will Brooks is an investor with the PV Angel Fund, focused on supporting and investing in UK tech companies from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. The fund’s investment check sizes range from \(100,000-500,000\). Will Brooks’s investment thesis revolves around early-stage tech companies in fintech, insurtech, SaaS, and enterprise, with a diverse portfolio of previous investments including Tractable, Bought By Many, Marshmallow, OLIO, and others. Brooks values collaboration and partnership, engaging with leading angels, successful founders, and executives from large corporates.
- Asano Capital
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Pascal Gauthier
Pascal Gauthier, a seasoned investor, has a diverse portfolio with a focus on technology and financial services sectors. With a track record in leading companies like Kelkoo and Criteo, he demonstrates a strategic eye for innovation. Pascal invests in a variety of projects, including CeFi, Web3, and DeFi initiatives. His average check size ranges between 5-10M USD per deal. Pascal Gauthier values collaboration and partnership, evident in his leadership at Ledger, where he emphasizes cryptocurrency industry ownership and security through product line expansions like Ledger Live and Ledger Stax.
- Microsoft
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Commerce Ventures
Commerce Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in the e-commerce, retail, FinTech, and Insurance sectors
- Frontier Ventures
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Ground Floor Ventures
Ground Floor Ventures is an active Venture Capital firm with a focus on very early stage European and USA opportunities, aiming to be the first check in and supporting founders with a syndicate of 20+ super-connected angels. Their investment thesis revolves around enhancing biomanufacturing operations through AI technologies. Ground Floor Ventures specializes in short-term real estate investments with high-yield returns and has had a track record of 98% of loans being fully repaid. Their partnership style emphasizes managing complex business partnerships by adhering to four key principles. Specific details on their check size were not found.
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Chris Look
Chris Look, Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Analog Devices, focuses on anticipating customers’ future needs and collaborates with companies like Johnson & Johnson to drive innovation. ADI’s investments create living labs like ADI Catalyst, promoting collaboration to solve complex problems. Previous investments included a strategic partnership with UnitedSiC. ADI invests significantly in R&D, with over $1.7 billion invested to strengthen core franchises. Chris Look’s partnership style emphasizes collaborative partnerships to drive technology advancements, exemplified by projects in industrial robotics and predictive maintenance.
- Corporate Suites
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Paul Palmieri
Paul Palmieri invests in early-stage startups focusing on Digital Media, SAAS, AdTech, and the developer ecosystem. His investment check size ranges from $1M to $5M. He primarily collaborates with companies at the intersection of ecosystem platform thesis and target industries. He has made investments in companies like Moonlighting, ScoreStream, and Sickweather. Palmieri has a strong track record in the technology and media industry, notably as the CEO of Millennial Media and Executive Director at Verizon Wireless. His investments align with his expertise in mobile advertising, digital media, SaaS, AI, data analytics, and IoT. Palmieri’s partnerships are focused on strengthening the ecosystem and advancing market leaders in consumer software, marketing technology, media, and commerce. Geographically, his focus is on key markets that are at the forefront of digital transformations.
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Hanns Anders
Hanns Anders is a Venture Capital Investor at Amazon Alexa Fund with a focus on Series A Hardware, Robotics, IoT, BioTech, Digital Health, AI, Health IT, and Consumer Internet. His previous investments include taking over the Hans Anders Group from Gilde Buy-out Funds and Comnaar Investments. Hanns Anders is an Investor in various companies such as iRobot Ventures, Invisible AI, Synthesis AI, Hasty.ai, Jargon.com, Labrador Systems, and Matterport. His educational background includes an MBA/MS from the University of Michigan and a BS in Business from Wake Forest University.
- CIBC Innovation Banking
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Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington is a Venture Analyst at CoinFund, specializing in pre-seed and seed stage investments across the web3 ecosystem. CoinFund’s areas of expertise include ZK/ML/AI, DeFi, Layer 2s, consumer services, gaming, NFTs, infrastructure, security, analytics, middleware, interoperability, scalability, and emerging markets. Isaiah has a track record of over ten years of work experience. The investment check size at CoinFund is undisclosed. Geographically, CoinFund operates globally. No specific information found about partnership and collaboration styles.
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Dom Vonarburg
Dom Vonarburg is an entrepreneur and investor. He is the co-founder of AddThis, founder of AddMe, and founder of LaunchThis.ai. As the founding partner of LaunchThis.ai, he advises and invests in AI startups with innovative ideas and products. Dom was the CEO of AddThis, a pioneer in content sharing and AI personalization, which was acquired by Oracle in 2016. He also founded AddMe, a pioneer in SEO and digital marketing, acquired by Trellian in 2007. Dom’s investments and collaborations focus on AI startups and innovative tech products. He has a track record of successful ventures and experience in big-data products. Dom Vonarburg’s investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly disclosed.
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Steve Farsht
Steve Farsht is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Corazon Capital, a venture capital fund founded in 2013. The fund primarily focuses on investing in E-Commerce, Software, Internet, SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence startups. Steve has an extensive career background, including serving as a General Partner with Norwest Equity Partners. While specific details on the stage of investment, geographical preference, previous investments, investment check size, and partnership and collaboration styles are not available from the sources reviewed, Steve Farsht’s experience and leadership at Corazon Capital demonstrate a commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the startup ecosystem.
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M. Rahman
M. Rahman is an Angel Investor with a focus on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He has made direct investments in various companies and aims to back the best seed-stage founders in innovative fintech businesses. His investment check size is typically around $100,000 or more. M. Rahman’s portfolio includes investments in companies like Leanplum, Trance-1, 3rdbell, Facebook, and Geeky-Social. His geographical preference spans Bangladesh, Dhaka, Florida, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and North America. As an Angel Investor, M. Rahman’s partnership and collaboration style aligns with communication-oriented collaboration, task-oriented collaboration, network-oriented collaboration, and community-oriented collaboration.
- Sprout Fund
- Accuitive Medical Ventures, LLC
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Tobias Faupel
Tobias Faupel is a Partner at DeepTech & Climate Fonds, a fund investing in technology-based companies in Germany and Europe. The fund focuses on deep-tech areas like industry 4.0/IoT, robotics, AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and sectors such as digital health, fintech, and smart cities. Tobias has a track record in company life cycles and roles at BASF, Deutsche Bank, and High-Tech Gründerfonds. He holds a graduate degree from Technical University of Berlin and University of Illinois. The investment check size at DeepTech & Climate Fonds ranges from early to later stages. Tobias Faupel’s partnership and collaboration style at the fund involve supporting the growth of innovative companies by collaborating with institutional investors and family offices, focusing on long-term growth and success.
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Thomas Gonser
Thomas Gonser, a venture capitalist, joined Seven Peaks Ventures as a partner. He focuses on digitizing processes and investing in technologies like enterprise workflow, smart contracts, blockchain solutions, and mobile empowerment. Gonser seeks gritty entrepreneurs who pursue unrealistic dreams and prefers the ‘rise of the rest’ philosophy. Seven Peaks Ventures backs companies like Opal Labs, Amplero, and Droplr. His check size and partnership style align with supporting startups and smart cities like Bend.
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Bessemer Venture Partners
Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in enterprise, consumer, and healthcare early-to-late stage startups.
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Jeff Aiello
Jeff Aiello, Managing Director at Thompson Street Capital Partners, specializes in investing in Series B Enterprise Infrastructure, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Enterprise Applications, Consumer Health, Digital Health, BioTech, AI, and Health IT. His investment check size ranges from $5.0M to $50.0M, with a sweet spot at $25.0M. Jeff has a track record in film production, known for works like Motion (2009) and Afterburn: The Creek Fire Documentary (2021). His investment approach emphasizes collaboration and ranges across various sectors and regions within the USA, including the Midwest. He holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School, and has experience at Thompson Street Capital Partners, Audax Group, and in the United States Air Force.
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Teodoro D’Ambrosio
Teodoro D’Ambrosio is a serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience and an angel investor. He is one of the top Big Data Startup Investors in the Russian Federation, focusing on software, information technology, and artificial intelligence. Teodoro’s investment portfolio highlights include startups like Varaha, Recraft, and International Battery Company. His partnership areas involve education, mobile apps, and EdTech, with featured investments in companies like InTone, Refocus, and Talently. His investment focus also extends to software, e-commerce, and information technology, with notable investments in companies like Payflows, Carbonfact, and Prescient AI.
- Executive Venture Fund
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Walter Galvin
Walter Galvin is a Senior Advisor at Irving Place Capital, focusing on investments in the packaging and industrial sectors. He has invested in markets like Analytics and Software, with PFITR being one of his previous investments. Details about his track record and professional career are not available. Walter Galvin’s investment check size and partnership and collaboration styles were also not found.
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Julian Fuchs
Julian Fuchs is a Seed Stage Investor based in Berlin, Germany. He focuses his investments in the European Union, particularly in the regions of Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Julian has invested in Admundo Media Group and has a background in General Management from EBS University of Business and Law. As an Individual/Angel investor, he has a portfolio of 1 company and 3 founded organizations. His investment check size is in the seed stage. Julian’s partnership and collaboration style are not directly available from the search results.
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Tim Marusich
Tim Marusich is a VP/GM at Digital River / BlueHornet. His background includes leadership roles in these companies. He has experience in the technology sector and has served as a CEO. His investment thesis is centered around principles like ‘Buy what you know’ and ‘Buy and hold great companies.’ His investment focus areas may include jockey investing. He has been involved in past investments such as OfferSavvy. Tim’s check sizes for investments could range from $250K to $5M. His partnership and collaboration style may be a combination of introspective, relational, and expressive approaches.
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Johnson Yang
Johnson Yang, a Principal at General Catalyst, is known for his investment focus areas in Seed Consumer Internet, SaaS, and FinTech, covering stages from Seed to Series B. His geographical preference includes the Midwest and New York City. Johnson Yang has made previous investments alongside co-investors like Adam Valkin and has a track record as a sharp investor in both B2C and B2B tech. His investment check size ranges from $500K to $10.0M, with a sweet spot at $2.0M. Johnson Yang is described as friendly, nice, and knowledgeable, making connections even beyond investment opportunities.
- Green Shores Capital
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UpWest
UpWest is a Silicon Valley-based seed fund investing in Israel,Äôs most promising entrepreneurs targeting the US market.
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Tenacity Venture Capital
Tenacity Venture Capital operates as an early-stage venture capital firm.
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Philippe v. Klitzing
Philippe v. Klitzing is a Partner at Peak, a European venture capital fund focusing on SaaS, platforms, and marketplaces. Their investment thesis involves investing in rounds with specialized angels and venture capital funds to mitigate risks. Philippe’s focus is on the early stage marketplaces. While there is no specific mention of geographical preference, his track record includes successful investments in various startups, with investments typically around â¬100k. Philippe is known for his collaboration style, engaging in SaaS investing and cash management discussions. The investments in projects like SEMRON and Generative Engineering showcase his commitment to innovative technologies and engineering solutions.
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Syed Amanullah
Syed Amanullah, a Housing Investor, focuses on investing in disruptive businesses. His stage of investment involves early and late-stage investments. While his geographical preference is not specified, his previous investments are related to hiring for Investor Sales in Bangalore. With a professional track record in ICT projects and extensive experience in Communication ICT, he brings a wealth of expertise to his investments. The investment check size is not explicitly mentioned. His partnership and collaboration styles are not detailed in available sources.
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Gernot Berger
Dr. Gernot Berger, an accomplished physicist with a strong affinity for strategic company development, has a diverse background in sales, marketing, and product management. He holds an Executive MBA from the Mannheim Business School and excelled in a medium-sized company selling high-tech B2B products before joining HTGF in 2019. His recent investments at HTGF include beeOLED, Crocus Labs, and Grandperspective, reflecting his commitment to supporting innovative ventures.
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John Ives
John Ives, the Founder of Tahoma Ventures, focuses on early-stage investments in IT technology startups. His investment thesis includes data center infrastructure, enterprise software/services, and embedded systems. Tahoma Ventures typically invests in seed and early-stage ventures. John’s geographical preference is in Boulder, CO, and surrounding areas. Some of his previous investments include Rebric, Copper Labs, IronCore Labs, Automox, and Fashion Metric. With a track record dating back to 2013, John’s professional career includes roles as a General Partner at Tahoma Ventures and investments in various tech companies. The investment check size for Tahoma Ventures is not specified, and the partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
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Michelle Veness
Michelle Veness is an investor focusing on early-stage investments in enterprise software and cybersecurity. She is particularly interested in AI/ML and vertical SaaS. Her geographical preference is not specified. Michelle has a background in media research, operations management, and entrepreneurship. As an Investment Adviser Representative at PFS Investments, she helps individuals take control of their finances and build wealth. Michelle’s investments typically range from $50k to $4M in pre-seed and seed-stage rounds. She collaborates with founders displaying resilience, curiosity, and the ability to drive momentum in solving challenging problems in large markets. Michelle’s investment approach is designed to move quickly, with a focus on providing founder support to accelerate growth and navigate the path to Series A funding.
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Jan Borgstädt
Jan Borgstädt is a Founding Partner at Join Capital with extensive experience in law, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship. He founded sekretaria.media and later built digital education company Cologne Publishing. Jan was previously part of Bertelsmann’s Entrepreneurs program and later became Principal at Bertelsmann’s Corporate Venture arm and Head of European Ventures. In 2014, Jan co-founded Join Capital. The fund associated with Join Capital typically invests between EUR 0.75 million to EUR 2 million for 2-3 years, seeking minority stakes globally.
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Jeff Brody
Jeff Brody is a co-founder of Redpoint Ventures and focuses on investments in technology companies. His investment thesis includes support for blockchain, consumer services, infrastructure, and application startups at various series stages. Some of his notable investments are BitGo in blockchain, HomeAway in consumer services, and Lifesize in application services. Jeff Brody has a mechanical engineering background and an MBA from Stanford. He is known for his collaborative approach with visionary entrepreneurs to create new markets. Additionally, he has a diverse set of personal interests including long boarding and furniture making.
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Starship Ventures
Starship Ventures invests in Deep Tech companies solving humanity’s grand challenges of the 21st century.
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Myke Näf
Myke Näf is an investor focusing on green tech, specifically afforestation, carbon-free construction materials, and AI wrapper products. He invests in the early stage of companies prioritizing team, timing, business model, idea, and funding. Myke’s previous investments include companies like OpenAI, BabyScripts, and Phil’s Finest. His investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly available in the search results.
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Matt Cynkar
Matt Cynkar is the Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. He has more than 20 years of experience in market research and data analysis. He specializes in applying market intelligence and analytics to accelerate Rev1’s growth strategy. Matt’s investment focus areas include artificial intelligence and applying market intelligence. His track record includes roles at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt’s professional career spans senior positions in market research, analytics, and customer insights. While his precise stage of investment is not specified, he is known for providing seed stage venture capital funding in Columbus, Ohio. Matt’s geographical preference and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available data.
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Fadwa Ouardani
Fadwa Ouardani is a Senior Associate at XAnge with a focus on DeepTech, AI, and Machine Learning startups. She is an advocate for diversity in tech and women in tech. Fadwa enjoys techno and jazz music while on the lookout for the best salted caramel ice cream in town.
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Navin Goyal
Navin Goyal, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at LOUD Capital, focuses on healthcare in the venture space and aims to shape LOUD as an alternative investment firm combining profit with purpose. LOUD Capital’s investments cover areas like Health Care, Software, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, and Dental, with an average round size of $3 million. Navin Goyal typically invests in early-stage companies and prefers startups with 4-5 participants per round. Previous investments include companies like SafeChain, Xaptum, and Genetesis. LOUD Capital, based in Columbus, Ohio, USA, usually invests between $1-5 million per startup. Navin Goyal’s professional career includes co-founding a dental anesthesia service, which led to involvement in venture capital and angel investing. With a track record of 24 investments, LOUD Capital strives for diversity in funding decisions without a specific preference for the number of founders. While specific information about geographical preference and partnership styles is not available, the firm’s ethos revolves around merging profit with a purpose-driven approach.
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Juan Manuel Serruya
Juan Manuel Serruya is an Angel investor with a focus on Pre-seed Social Networks, Media/Content, Web3/Blockchain, Web3/Crypto, SaaS, and FinTech. His investment check size ranges from $5K to $50K, with a sweet spot of $25K. One of his notable investments is yayloh. Juan Serruya, the Founder and CEO of Datia, has a professional background in coding and spent his 20s building apps and engineering organizations for Spotify. He is actively involved at Datia in Product, Engineering, and Sales.
- IllinoisVENTURES, LLC
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Thomas Nitsche
Thomas Nitsche is dedicated to investing in early-stage B2B companies focusing on value chain tech to accelerate GDP growth. He shows a particular interest in founders building a company with AI, vertical SaaS, middleware, or B2B marketplaces products seeking Seed+ to Series B funding. Nitsche collaborates with an investment syndicate called Public School Ventures, emphasizing support for ambitious founders. His professional background includes a proven track record of organizational improvements and significant cost savings. The investment check size ranges from $500K to $1.5M. Nitsche’s areas of expertise include personal finance, debt repayment, minimalist living, media relations, and media partnerships.
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Dr. Cornelius Boersch
Dr. Cornelius Boersch is a serial-entrepreneur and angel investor involved in ventures related to security, e-commerce, virtual reality, fintech, insurtech, AI, and blockchain. His previous investments include Alando.de, Lieferando, Scout Group, wefox, Kavak, and reBuy. He led a $10 million funding round for FAARMS. Boersch is a well-connected networker in the tech and startup scene, organizing exclusive events like ‘Unternehmertag’ for networking. He is known for supporting charitable organizations through his networking events. Boersch supports innovative companies through the European Angels Fund. His investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
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Robert Soni
Robert Soni is focused on investing in AI, Biotech, Cloud, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, and Vertical Software areas at Bessemer Venture Partners. His previous investments at Bessemer Venture Partners include a diverse range of companies such as 2U, Acceleron, Shopify, and Betterment.
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Cosmin Curticapean
Cosmin Curticapean is a Board Member and Vice President & Business Angel at TechAngels Romania since 2019. He founded iFactor | Your Money. Faster in 2016, aiming to help business owners optimize processes for faster cash access. He is a Mentor at the Founder Institute since 2018 and Co-Founder of Dox Group. Cosmin has diversified work experience in entrepreneurship, business development, fintech, and software development. He is pursuing an Artificial Intelligence in Finance degree and holds certifications in fintech and factoring. Chad Price, known for creating wealth and passive income through real estate investing, offers deals producing 13-15% annual returns via Price Capital, focusing on acquiring and managing multifamily properties.
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Daniel Karsberg
Daniel Karsberg is a Partner at Luminar Ventures. He has been responsible for several investments including Mindler and has a job title of Partner at Luminar Ventures. His previous investments include Creathor Ventures, Humantica, iZettle, Petbuddy Group, Mindler, Albacross. Daniel is located in Stockholm, Sweden and primarily focuses on early-stage investments in the IT sector. He is a male investor with a track record in investing in startups in Stockholm IT companies and big data early-stage companies with fewer than 1000 employees. Daniel’s investments usually range between 100,000 and 500,000 euros per company.
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Mehrdad Piroozram
Mehrdad Piroozram is the Founder and General Partner of InsurTech.vc, specializing in investments in software, data analytics, and science/engineering sectors at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. His past investments include Stuffle, Bizzabo, Cola, Davidson Technology Growth Debt Fund, Poshtel, and others. With a focus on Internet, news, publishing, and sporting goods markets, Mehrdad brings significant experience and success to his portfolio companies. The investment check size is not explicitly mentioned. He adopts a collaborative approach with partners to empower insurance companies through innovative solutions and AI enhancements.
- Space.VC
- NVIDIA
- Walking Ventures
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Jon Davidman
Jon Davidman is an angel investor with a focus on markets like Employee Benefits, Enterprise Software, Health Care, and E-Commerce. His investment check size is undisclosed, having invested in companies like Paytient and KF Beauty. Jon is involved in a Chief Executive Officer and Founder role at Playtertainment, based in Miami, Florida. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly stated. Jon has a track record of investing in startups such as Paytient and KF Beauty, positioning himself as an Individual/Angel investor with a total of 2 investments.
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Harmony Partners
Harmony Partners is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in expansion stage tech companies
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Zachary S. Bogue
Zachary S. Bogue is the Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at DCVC, focusing on AI-enabled climate tech and life sciences platforms. His investments typically range between $3M to $10M per company. He has a track record in deep tech startups and has invested in companies like Recursion, Nuzzel, Caption Health, Gro Intelligence, and more. Bogue prefers partnerships and collaborations, as seen in his work with Microsoft-backed clean jet fuel startup and active participation in discussions on aviation initiatives.
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Jerry McRoberts
Jerry McRoberts, as the Founding Partner of Eldorado Capital LLC, specializes in the acquisition and financing of private emerging growth companies in industries like media tech, digital media, software, networks, content production and distribution, data and analytics, clean energy, and 3D printing. Eldorado focuses on companies that are proven and have revenues of at least $1 million, with a geographical preference for investments in New York, United States. Jerry McRoberts has a track record of success in partnering with blue chip management, specialized consultants, and friendly capital to develop companies to their highest potential. The partnership and collaboration styles at Eldorado involve working closely with a network of financiers, market makers, placement agents, trading partners, fund managers, and high net worth individuals.
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George Samenuk
George Samenuk is an investor specializing in technology companies, particularly in the software space. He has served on the Boards of companies like McAfee.com and Symbol Technologies. His investments include companies like TradeOut.com and Device Authority. George has experience as Chairman and CEO of McAfee and as General Manager of the Americas at IBM. He graduated from Brown University with a degree in Political Science.
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Fynn Brinkmann
Fynn Brinkmann, a Venture Analyst at Fabric Ventures, focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups, research, and the Fabric X incubation program. Fabric Ventures is dedicated to funding visionary founders who build organizations and institutions for individuals. Fynn has a track record in investing in startups like Polkadot, Sorare, Near, Flashbots, Nansen, Sky Mavis, Ramp, Blackpool Finance, She256, among others. His investments typically range from $100K to $5.0M per company. Fynn’s partnership and collaboration style are not explicitly mentioned on the website.
- Amplify
- Kaiser Permanente Ventures
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Patrick Tucci
Patrick Tucci is a Principal at Vsquared Ventures, specializing in investments in sectors like AI, Energy Transition, Robotics & Manufacturing, and more. He focuses on early-stage startups and his previous investments include companies like Isar Aerospace, Neura Robotics, and IQM. Patrick has a background in finance and a strong interest in programming & mathematics. His investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available data.
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Troy Osinoff
Troy Osinoff, the Co-Founder of Zurp and Juice, brings over 12 years of growth and marketing experience to the table. As a General Partner at MAGIC Fund, Troy’s investment thesis revolves around the belief that smaller funds run by diverse founders excel in early-stage investing. The fund focuses on backing early-stage startups solving challenging issues, with a proven track record that led to raising a $30 million Fund. Notable previous investments include Novobank, Payfazz, Frubana, Mono, and Retool. Troy embraces a collaborative approach, involving strategic partnerships and shared visions to support companies. While specific check sizes may vary, the typical investment check size is around $100k, with a sector-agnostic approach. Troy Osinoff’s investment style aligns with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, mirroring MAGIC Fund’s equity ethos.
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Tunç Yalgın
Tunç Yalgın is an Angel Investor with previous experience as a Manager of e-Learning Project at Girne American University and a Project Manager at Sobee Ltd and Garanti Bankası. He is also a Shareholder at GittiGidiyor. Tunç holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Université Marc Bloch. He has a diverse professional background with experience in project management and e-learning. As an Angel Investor, Tunç Yalgın has a track record of investments and shares a focus on community-driven applications, digital transformation through AI, and solving labor problems.
- APEX Ventures GmbH
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Guindy Alumni Angels Association
Guindy Alumni Angels is a community of accredited investors who are alumni of CEG and associated colleges. Their investment thesis focuses on connecting accredited investors with promising start-ups and facilitating angel investing as a group. They invest in innovative startups at the Seed stage. Previous investments include Remedium Bio and DarwinAI. They operate with a geographical preference for India and the United States. The investment check size for Guindy Alumni Angels is around $2.3M. Their partnership and collaboration style is centered around connecting accredited investors among alumni with promising start-ups.
- LDV Partners
- Vertex Ventures China
- Porchlight Equity
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Justin Speake
Justin Speake is an experienced professional with over 18 years in the technology sector, having held senior roles in major organizations. He has a background in managing people, finances, and operational change. Justin is known for restructuring Bloor Research and for being involved in a South Pole expedition. His investment focus areas include SaaS and moonshots, preferably in Seed and Series A rounds. Geographically, his preferences are not specified on available sources. He has made previous investments in various startups such as Alto Pharmacy, Fathom Video, and Deel. Justin’s check size for investments is undisclosed, and his partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the information found.
- Walden Venture Capital
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Richard Forman
Richard Forman is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at MDX Mediccal, serving as an advisor at KICventures. He focuses on technology and consumer-related health care investments. His previous investments include a generative AI engineering design copilot and a software-drug combination platform. Richard Forman’s check size for investments remains undisclosed. He is known for his partnership and collaboration style in the health care sector and has a strong background in technology and engineering, with experience in leading and founding successful companies like Register.com, Inc. He holds degrees in Economics, Electrical Engineering, and Real Estate. Richard Forman values collaboration and actively contributes to educational initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Tanja Emmerling
Dr. Tanja Emmerling is a Partner at High-Tech Gründerfonds, leading the Berlin office and specializing in investments in Digital Tech startups, particularly focused on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mobility & Logistics, IT-Security, Blockchain, and SaaS. She is an advocate for female investors in these areas and has been with HTGF since 2014. Tanja has been active in partnerships and collaborations, providing added value to founders and engaging in the HTGF Academy. Her previous investments and track record demonstrate a check size range from $1M to $6M, with notable investments such as bookingkit securing Series A funding. Tanja Emmerling’s professional career includes over six years in a media company, where she served as the Head of New Ventures for incubations in B2B. She brings a hands-on approach to partnership and collaboration styles, supporting startups through mentorship and active involvement in their growth strategies.
- Exfinity Venture Partners LLP
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Olivier Pomel
Olivier Pomel is an influential tech entrepreneur known for his visionary leadership as the co-founder and CEO of Datadog. With a diverse background and engineering degree from École Polytechnique in France, Pomel continued his education at MIT in the United States. His entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, founding his first company at 15. Pomel’s collaboration with Alexis Lê-Quôc at Wireless Generation led to the development of a groundbreaking project that evolved into Datadog. As the CEO, he spearheaded Datadog’s growth into a publicly traded company valued at billions. Pomel emphasizes continuous learning, community support, and a positive work culture. His investment check size is typically in the range of 20M to 50M USD, focusing on Software Services, AI, Security, and Financial Services. He primarily invests in Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, and other sectors. Based in New York, USA, Pomel’s investment portfolio includes companies like Miro, Replit, and Dataiku. Learn more about Olivier Pomel at [Datadog](https://www.datadoghq.com/about/leadership).
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William Hambrecht
William Hambrecht is the Co-Founder and Chairman of WR Hambrecht + Co. The investment thesis of Hambrecht Ventures is focused on Disruption Theory, collaborating with Harvard Professor Clayton Christensen. Their geographical preference is global for identifying disruptive companies. Past investments include Genentech, Invisalign, and 23andMe. Hambrecht Ventures’ partnership style involves collaborating with experts like Professor Christensen. Hambrecht has a record of identifying early disruptive companies and has various venture funds in healthcare and technology sectors.
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Amrinder Singh
Amrinder Singh is a Partner at Vensana Capital with a background as a Senior Investment Director at Medtronic Ventures. He focuses on transformative medical technology innovations with investments in Series A to growth stages. Amrinder’s geographical preference is not specified. His partnership and collaboration style emphasize business news, profiles, and deal flow coverage. The investment check size for his investments is not explicitly mentioned on the website.
- Windcrest
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Frontier Venture Capital
Frontier Venture capital is a venture capital firm that finances early-stage media and technology companies.
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Reach Capital
Reach supports entrepreneurs that develops technology solutions for challenges in education from early childhood through future of work
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Leandro Bedolla
Leandro Bedolla at M25 is a venture capitalist specializing in investments in Midwest-based pre-seed and seed-stage founders. His investment focus areas include Entertainment & Sports, E-commerce, AI, FinTech, Digital Health, and more. Bedolla’s investment range typically falls between $250K to $500K, with a sweet spot of $375K. He has a track record of supporting diverse communities and startups, promoting accessibility in the field. Leandro Bedolla’s collaboration style involves active participation with founders, conducting in-depth analysis and due diligence. He is known for investing in various sectors like E-commerce, AI, and IoT, primarily focusing on the Midwest region.
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Jim Young
Jim Young is an Operating Partner with over 30 years of experience in the communications industry, focusing on digital infrastructure, fiber, and wireless communications. He has a strong professional background in leadership roles and expertise in the field. Jim Young’s investments are primarily in digital infrastructure sectors, showcasing a commitment to enhancing technology and communication networks. Additionally, he has a successful track record as a coach in college football, with notable achievements recognized by inductions into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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The SaaSgarage
The SaaSgarage is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 in Munich, Germany. Their investment thesis focuses on Vertical SaaS solutions tailored to specific industries and niches. They target niche markets in sectors like oil, gold, AI, and healthcare. The firm invests in Early Stage Venture and Seed rounds, preferring startups aged 2-3 years. Geographically, they have a preference for investments in Germany. Some of their previous investments include Loyalty Prime in the Enterprise Applications sector at a Series B stage. The founder, Alexander Bruehl, has a solid professional career, serving as the Founder at SaaSgarage GmbH. The fund typically invests 1 to 5 million dollars per deal, engages in 3-4 partaker rounds, and has had notable investments in companies like Contentful and Softgarden. Their collaboration style emphasizes trust, long-term goals, communication, joint value propositions, and innovation.
- CIP Capital
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Gregor Haidl
Gregor Haidl is a Principal at HTGF specializing in venture capital and investments in Industrial Tech startups. He focuses on industrial software solutions in R&D, automation, and energy. Some of his previous investments include Erium, Neural Concept, AIM3D, and memetis. Gregor holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and is an authorized signatory at HTGF, supporting founders on their path to product-market fit. Specific details about his investment check size and partnership collaboration style were not available on the provided webpage.
- HOWZAT Partners
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AME Cloud Ventures
AME Cloud Ventures invests in seed to later-stage tech companies that build infrastructure and value chains around data.
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Bas Godska
Bas Godska, the General Partner at Acrobator Ventures, has a track record of 70+ investments over 15+ years in the Baltics/CEE/CIS region, yielding a rarely seen 15.7x DPI and 57.9x TVPI. His previous investments include SuperWorld, Awesomic, Tripsider, Maroo, and more. He focuses on attracting and converting fundraising founders based on his own (co-)founder background. Bas specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage rounds in internationally-focused startups, particularly in sectors like B2B software, SaaS, big data, AI/ML, cybersecurity, fintech, and more. His investment check size ranges from $100K to $5M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. Bas Godska is known for his collaborative style of partnering with entrepreneurs and other investors to foster growth and success in the startups he invests in.
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Lior Ron
Lior Ron is a Venture Capital investor who has made 6 investments. His latest investment was in Circles as part of their Series A on May 24, 2022. Lior Ron’s previous investments date back to 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, with a portfolio exit involving Jiobit on April 27, 2021. Although his geographical preference is not specified, Lior Ron is involved with Uber Freight, focusing on reshaping the logistics industry with AI. His track record includes leading technology initiatives at Google and overseeing transformative projects within Uber Freight. The investment check size for Uber Freight’s series A funding was $500 million, showcasing a commitment to innovation and growth. Lior Ron is known for partnering with industry leaders like Waymo to advance autonomous trucking, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in the logistics sector.
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Jeroen Bertrams
Jeroen Bertrams, a prominent angel investor and growth expert, focuses on investments in software/internet startups in the early stage venture, seed, and venture stages. With a keen interest in startups, he has a track record of investing in numerous companies like Acquicent, Spacejoy, Distrobird, and Machinations. His investments cover a diverse range of sectors and he has been actively involved in leading an AngelList syndicate. Bertrams’ investment check sizes vary across a spectrum and his collaboration style reflects hands-on involvement in the growth and success of his portfolio companies.
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Joachim Laqueur
Joachim Laqueur, a Co-Founder and General Partner at Acrobator Ventures, manages the Acrobator Ventures Fund, which is a 2021 early stage vintage venture capital fund based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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William Wood
William Wood, the Founder and General Partner at Silverton Partners, focuses on early stage investing in Austin-based, technology companies. His investment focus areas include Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software, Security, and Network Security.
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Elad Granot
Elad Granot is an expert in Israeli high-tech investments and serves as the Dean of the Dauch College of Business and Economics at Ashland University. At iAngels, Elad focuses on Israeli startups, particularly in the software, artificial intelligence, and computer vision sectors. He is known for his active involvement in the community and various boards, including OhioX and Cleveland Hillel Foundation. Elad Granot has a track record of building, cultivating, and promoting capital, academic, and economic connections while serving as a key influencer for vision, impact, and growth. He is also a co-founder and managing member of an early-stage technology Venture Capital fund. Dr. Granot is recognized as a venture capital, strategy, and marketing expert, frequently appearing in various media.
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David Anderson
David Anderson, Managing Director at Supply Chain Ventures, focuses on early-stage investing in life sciences and information technology. The firm specializes in AI-enabled supply chain and data analytics sectors, with a global reach in marketing and sales capabilities. Investment check sizes range from $25K to $10M. Previous investments include software and hardware technology companies in the supply chain space. Dr. Anderson’s professional career includes roles at Accenture/Anderson Consulting and Accenture Technology Ventures. Geographically, Supply Chain Ventures is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a partnership emphasis on angel and early-stage venture capital investments, supporting supply chain and data analytics innovators.
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Jean Sini
Jean Sini, with over 20 years of experience in building infrastructure and companies as a founder and engineering leader, has transitioned into investing and advising early-stage business-to-developer founders. He serves as a General Partner at Partech, a global venture capital firm supporting entrepreneurs at all stages in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. As a Founding Partner at Irregular Expressions, he collaborates with experienced technology leaders to advise and invest in early-stage startups. Jean is an investor in various innovative ventures such as ProdPerfect, People.ai, MindKick Inc., and Leap Life, providing hands-off support and guidance. He is also an active member of First Round Capital’s Angel Track community. Jean’s investment strategy focuses on nurturing and scaling startups with a business-to-developer focus. For further collaboration, Jean can be contacted at hello@sini.net.
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Pillar VC
Pillar VC invests in seed-stage companies in Boston, supporting unstoppable founders with capital, connections, coaching, and peer support.
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Carlo Egle
Carlo Egle is an Investment Manager at Redalpine, a seed and early-stage venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. Redalpine focuses on investing in disruptive technologies in the ICT and life sciences sectors. The firm’s portfolio companies have created over 10,000 jobs and raised almost CHF 3bn in funding. Redalpine’s investment thesis is to support companies committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Carlo Egle’s investment check size varies based on the needs of the companies. He collaborates with entrepreneurs and family offices throughout the fundraising process. Redalpine’s geographical preference is not explicitly stated, but their investments are primarily in disruptive technologies with a focus on scalable models in various sectors.
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Version One Ventures
Version One Ventures backs mission-driven founders at the earliest stages.
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Möçrt Kelder
Möçrt Kelder started his investment thesis in 2000 focusing on online/digital/technology, with three broad sectors of interest for the next 20 years: VR/AR, Machine Learning/AI, and Health (with a focus on longevity/anti-aging). His investments include companies like SuperWorld, Ubiquity6, UserMind, Nines, Excision Biotherapeutics. Additionally, he has not included crypto/blockchain in his investment focus. His investment focus areas cover public equities, private equities, bonds, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure. The check size for his investments ranges between $500K to $1.5M per company. Regarding partnership and collaboration styles, there is no specific information available about Möçrt Kelder’s approach.
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Lowercarbon Capital
Lowercarbon Capital funds research and invests in technologies that reduces the CO2 in the atmosphere.
- Dolby Family Ventures, L.P.
- JOIN Capital GmbH
- EMV Capital Ltd.
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Haatch
Haatch is a UK-based investor focusing on B2B SaaS startups, with an investment thesis in digital and software start-ups across all sectors and models. Their investment focus areas include disruptive digital businesses with a preference for B2B software-as-a-service models. Haatch invests in early-stage ventures, ranging from pre-seed to exit investments, in London and the southeast. They have a track record of investing in over 70 digital companies, mainly in the UK, Europe, and the US. Haatch’s investment check size ranges from £150,000 to £2,000,000 per company. The investor has a partnership and collaboration style that emphasizes strategic vision and successful implementation of growth strategies.
- Asia Climate Partners
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Lateef Jackson
Lateef Jackson is a Venture Partner at Elevate Capital, focusing on investments in early stage and growth start-up companies. His investment check size ranges from $100K to $500K. Specific investment focus areas are not available, and his track record and previous investments details are limited.
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Kirk Nielsen
Kirk Nielsen is a Managing Partner at Vensana Capital, specializing in transformative medical technology innovations. He has led or co-led investments in companies like iVEAcare, Elucent Medical, and Moxe Health. Kirk’s geographical preference includes investments in companies from various regions. His professional career includes roles at Versant Ventures and Medtronic, with a background in healthcare and private equity. Kirk’s investment check size ranges in line with the needs of the companies he invests in, focusing on successful exits and IPOs. His partnership and collaboration style involve active participation in board memberships and strategic guidance for portfolio companies.
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Martin Frey
Dr. Martin Frey is associated with the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and has been involved in various research projects focusing on Data Analysis and Statistics. He worked on projects like ‘Machine Learning-Aided Startup Investing (MALASI)’ as a Deputy project leader and ‘Artificial Intelligence to improve venture capital decision making’ among others. He has authored articles in scientific journals and contributed to conferences in data science and statistics.
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Illia Polosukhin
Illia Polosukhin is the Co-Founder of NEAR Protocol, an artificial intelligence researcher with a focus on making the world better with software and data. His investment focus areas include projects like ProstoKSI, Escalibro, and Mafia & Yakitoria. Illia’s geographical preference is in Portugal. His track record and professional career showcase a Master’s degree in Applied Math and Computer Science from the National Technical University. Illia’s investment check size aligns with his work at NEAR Protocol, demonstrating his partnership and collaboration styles.
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David Murray-Hundley
David Murray-Hundley, also known as ‘The Grumpy Entrepreneur,’ is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pario Ventures. His investment focus areas include Consumer Fintech, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive Technology, and Motorsport Technology. He tends to invest in late-stage venture, private equity, and seed stages, with a typical investment check size ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with a sweet spot around $2 million. Murray-Hundley has a preference for startups in the automotive tech, car subscription, oil and gas, motorsport, and fintech sectors. Some of his notable previous investments include Sono Motors, e.fundamentals, and The Bunch. With a track record of successful ventures and a collaborative approach, he guides the next generation of business leaders on their entrepreneurial journey.
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Alexsis de Raadt-St.James
Merian Ventures, led by Alexsis de Raadt-St.James, is a venture capital firm specializing in funding and scaling women-founded and co-founded companies in Cyber, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and consumer-facing technologies. The firm focuses on Seed and Series A investments, particularly in areas related to women-led innovation, AI, ML, Blockchain, consumer-facing technologies, and behavioral economics. Merian Ventures has a diverse team of venture capitalists, technologists, and finance professionals dedicated to sourcing and investing in women founders and co-founders in the US and UK. Their investment specialties also include STEM Investment & Accelerators, US & UK Startups, and supporting startups in various stages.
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Trilogy Equity Partners
Trilogy Equity Partners is a closely-held investment firm based in Bellevue, Washington.
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Ange Polla
Ange Polla began his angel investing journey in early 2014 and has made 19 direct investments by 2023, focusing on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He targets to invest 50% of his proceeds from selling his company into startups. Ange has had 13 exits and >80% of his investments are still operating. His check size strategy is to pick a target allocation over a time horizon and divide the dollar allocation by the number of months. Collaboration is important for Ange, as he appreciates advice on running successful fundraise processes. His investments are primarily in early-stage companies with a commitment to supporting the next generation of startups.
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Harvard Business Alumni Angels of Greater New York
Harvard Business Alumni Angels of Greater New York is the largest angel group in NY with 350+ angel investors. Members have invested over $29 million across 132+ early stage companies. The angel investors are Harvard Business School and other Harvard University alumni who invest individually. They meet monthly to hear pitches, investing in 1-2 companies per month. No affiliation to Harvard is required to pitch. Members are assigned mentors to help invested companies succeed. They are a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit affiliated with HBS Angels chapters globally.
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Bedrock Capital
Bedrock Capital is an investment firm that supports and finances ‘one-of-a-kind companies’.
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Jannai Perry
Jannai Perry is an angel investor with a focus on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. They have a track record of investing in various sectors including green fintech, with 13 exits and over 80% of companies still operating. Jannai Perry is an investor in seed-stage founders in innovative fintech businesses, aiming to be a value-add investor and build a leading track record. The geographical preference is not specified. The check size for investments by Jannai Perry is not available. Jannai Perry’s partnership and collaboration style aligns with opportunities for cooperation with venture capitalists.
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Vistara Capital Partners
Vistara Growth provides flexible growth capital (debt and equity) to mid-later stage technology businesses across North America
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Flint Capital
Flint Capital is an international venture capital fund investing in technology-driven companies.
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Simone Brummelhuis
Simone Brummelhuis is a partner in Borski Fund, actively involved in sourcing, selecting, and supporting the portfolio of companies. The Borski Fund, founded in October 2019 by Simone Brummelhuis and Laura Rooseboom, focuses on female tech entrepreneurs, data and AI-driven innovation, femtech, and sustainability. With an initial commitment of â¬21 million and a current fund size of â¬40 million, it has already invested in 10 promising startups. Simone’s career has spanned various sectors, and she has a strong track record in leadership. She advocates for inclusive innovation, economic growth, and female leadership. Geographically, she has a preference for investing in underrepresented founders in the US and Israel. Her partnership and collaboration styles emphasize empowering women founders and supporting gender-diverse small businesses globally.
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Capital Factory
Capital Factory is a venture capital firm and an accelerator that seeks to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies.
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Alsop Louie Partners
Alsop Louie Partners is a risk-oriented technology venture capital firm that offers financial services to early stage companies.
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Incubate Fund
Incubate Fund is an independent early stage venture capital that specializes in providing capital to technology startups at seed stage.
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Breyer Capital
Breyer Capital is a global venture capital and private equity investor that focuses on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs.
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Fuel Capital
Fuel Capital is an early-stage venture firm investing in consumer, business software and cloud/ infrastructure companies.
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Gary Cohn
Gary Cohn serves as Vice Chairman at International Business Machines and is Co-Chairman of Cohn Robbins Holding Corp. He invests across cybersecurity, blockchain infrastructure, regulatory technology, and medical technology sectors. His previous role includes President and COO of The Goldman Sachs Group. His investments are done through partnerships with companies like Abyrx, Gro Intelligence, Indago, Nanopay, and Starling. He is dedicated to advancing healthcare and education, serving on boards of NYU Langone Health and NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Gary Cohn’s investment check size can vary based on the sectors, with a recent project in blockchain technology seeking $600 million for an IPO.
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Graph Ventures
Early stage investment group of operators/founders with experience starting and scaling technology companies globally. 200+ investments.
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Stewart Dixon
Stewart Dixon is the Managing Partner at VentureDNA with a focus on Series A investments in sectors such as wellness & fitness, sales & CRM, cybersecurity, media/content, data services, web3/blockchain, health IT, biotech, digital health, and fintech. His investment check size ranges from $500K to $20.0M with a sweet spot at $1M. Stewart prefers investing in the Midwest and collaborates with diverse investors, including founders. His previous investments align with his expertise and industry connections.
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Arrowroot Capital Management
Arrowroot Capital Management focuses on growing, mature, and recurring revenue software businesses.
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Wes Levitt
Wes Levitt is the Partner: Research & Risk Management at Alpha Sigma Capital Ltd. His previous experience includes roles such as Co-Chief Investment Officer at Alpha Transform Holdings and Head of Strategy at Theta Labs, Inc. He has also worked at Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp, Mosser Capital Management, LLC, Redwood Trust, Inc., Umpqua Bank, and Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Wes Levitt is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands and has a diverse background in finance and investment management.
- Meraki Labs
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Kevin Parakkattu
Kevin Parakkattu is a Partner at Plug and Play Ventures with a strong track record. He leads the firm’s Commerce, Media, and Consumer investments, focusing on leading regional entrepreneurs developing innovative HealthTech applications or products. Kevin has sourced and led over 40 Seed and Series A investments exceeding $10MM deployed with a combined market value of >$50MM. His investments span across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity & Privacy, E-Commerce, Enterprise, Real Estate, Retail, and Media & Entertainment. Previous investments include companies like BigID and MANSCAPED. Kevin’s partnership style involves strategic collaborations with companies like Nike, McDonalds, and Ernst & Young, showcasing his expertise in securing customer loyalty and building long-term relationships.
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Jennifer O’Daniel
Jennifer O’Daniel, Investment Director at CIT GAP Funds, leads seed and early stage investments in tech companies with a focus on cybersecurity and enterprise software. She has led over 50 investments in seed and early stage companies and for MACH37, a cybersecurity accelerator. O’Daniel’s track record includes successful investments in companies like VividCortex, Canvas, Latista, HyperQube, RunSafe, Zoomph, and ThreatQuotient. She co-hosts the CyberScoop podcast, Securiosity, where she covers cybersecurity news. O’Daniel collaborates closely with NextGen Venture Partners and was the Co-Founder of VT Investor Network, supporting Hokie-led startups. Her investments are typically on the seed and early stage, with a specific check size undisclosed.
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Theodore Seem
Theodore Seem is the Co-Managing Partner at Outsiders Fund, with experience as a Summer Associate at General Catalyst and an Engineering Lead in Artificial Intelligence at Resonance Companies. He also worked as an Investment Engineer at Bridgewater Associates and a Technology Associate at the same company. Theodore has a background as a Software Engineering Intern at LOYAL3 and a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company. His investment style is focused on esoteric sectors of the economy, with a track record in AI and computational technology. Theodore Seem has a preference for early-stage investments and strategic collaborations.
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Jonathan Levine
Jonathan Levine is an angel investor who invests personal money into promising companies. He has 25+ years of experience in information technology, cloud operations, data analytics, software development, and corporate strategy. Prior to Intermedia, he held senior leadership roles at Rakuten. He has a track record of establishing and managing global technology infrastructure. Levine has patents in online marketing and database technology, and is a co-author of books on e-commerce and Java technology. He is the Board Director for the New York Theatre Ballet and the Co-Founder of Moxie.
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Steven Cohen
Steven Cohen, Founder and Chairman at Point72 Ventures, engages in Discretionary Long/Short, Macro, and Systematic strategies. His investment focus areas include AI, Consumer, Defense Tech, Enterprise, and Fintech. Steven Cohen has a track record as an avid philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of various nonprofit organizations. He is involved in ventures with an emphasis on continuous learning and innovation. Previous investments include ventures like Messari. His investment check size is substantial, with Point72 Ventures co-leading multimillion-dollar funding rounds. Steve Cohen values expertise and collaboration, encouraging innovation and fostering partnerships in the startup ecosystem.
- Augury Capital Partners
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Allison Weil
Allison Weil is an investor at Hyde Park Venture Partners with a focus on technology solutions for government-related challenges, healthcare, and data science. She transitioned into venture capital from a background in consulting, government, and startups, driven by a belief in the investment thesis. Allison’s geographic focus is on the Midwest region. With active positions at Hyde Park Venture Partners and Copilot Labs, Inc., she has experience in private equity investments. Her collaboration style aligns with the values of Hyde Park Venture Partners.
- Rubicon Venture Capital
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Daniela Bach
Daniela Bach is an expert in venture capital and investments in digital tech startups. She joined the HTGF Digital Tech Investment Team in 2018 after a career in media with Axel Springer and Gruner + Jahr. With a background in political sciences and a MSc in Finance & Strategy from Sciences Po Paris, Daniela focuses on seed and pre-seed investments supporting startups like PraxisEins and Maya Climate. Her investments showcase a commitment to sustainability. At HTGF, Daniela’s approach emphasizes hands-on engagement and strategic collaborations to drive success in the startup ecosystem.
- ITR VENTURES
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Sandra Fisher
Sandra Fisher is an Angel Investor based in Germany specializing in Seed Round investments with a focus on Online Video Advertising, Big Data, Publishing & Printing, and Digital Media. She has a track record of relevant investments in these sectors and is open to collaborations.
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Benjamin Schroeter
Benjamin Schroeter is an investor who has made previous investments in companies like Dealcode and Cherrydeck. He is known for his professional career track record in technology and academic publishing. Benjamin’s investment check size varies, with recent investments like Dealcode amounting to â¬1.0 million. Geographically, his preferences are in regions like Europe. His partnership and collaboration styles involve engaging in partnerships to advance sustainability goals and encourage cross-sectoral collaboration. He focuses on early stage investments and has a diverse investment focus areas.
- Goldin Ventures
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Sreya Parakala
Sreya Parakala, the Managing Partner at Dorm Room Fund VC, focuses on investments in the education (Seed) and analytics (Seed, Series A, Series B) sectors. She is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a geographical preference for the Midwest. Sreya invests in early-stage startups and her investment check size typically ranges between $40K. Her track record includes successful collaborations with Dorm Room Fund, Albert Lam, Albert Shin, Alexa Davis, Alexa Spagnola, and Alex Marley.
- MadDog Ventures
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Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant is a Tier 3 Angel Investor with investments in a variety of sectors, including Data Service, DEX, Privacy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and DAO. His stage of investment includes early-stage funding with investments like Twitter, Uber, Yammer, Stack Overflow, and Wanelo. The geographical preference of Naval Ravikant is focused on the San Francisco Bay Area, which he considers the world’s tech capital due to its attractiveness to tech-minded entrepreneurs. Some of his previous investments include X, Udemy, Perplexity, Mystiko, and Andalusia Labs. Naval Ravikant has a track record of success, having co-founded AngelList and made significant contributions to the tech industry. His investment check size ranges from $3 million to $10 million, with a focus on partnerships that emphasize equal value exchange.
- Boyum IT Solutions
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Vincent-Alexander Pistor
Vincent-Alexander Pistor is a 42CAP Analyst with an investment range of $537K – $1.6M, focusing on SMB Software and Enterprise Applications in various stages. His sweet spot is $1.1M, with a current fund size of â¬70M. Some of Vincent-Alexander Pistor’s previous investments include various startups alongside investors like Alex Meyer, Julian von Fischer, Moritz Zimmermann, and Thomas Wilke.
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Mark Siegel
Mark Siegel, a Partner & Managing Director at Menlo Ventures, specializes in investments in cloud computing, SaaS, and computational biotech. He also shows interest in drones, autonomous vehicle technology, and AI. Some of Mark’s notable investments include DropCam (acquired by Nest), eero (acquired by Amazon), and Tenor (acquired by Google). Mark’s investment check size ranges across cloud infrastructure, fintech, and supply chain and automation sectors. His approach at Menlo Ventures focuses on growth-stage investments, with a focus on fostering partnerships and collaborations in these areas.
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Kenneth Lerer
Kenneth Lerer is a seed and early-stage investor with Lerer Hippeau, focusing on investments that make him jealous and have a clear and innovative strategy. He is attracted to opportunities like Casper and seeks concepts that evoke admiration. Lerer Hippeau’s sweet spot check size is $5M, with a preference for early-stage ventures in New York City.
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Johannes Triebs
Johannes Triebs is a Partner at Earlybird Venture Capital with an investment range from $100K to $5.0M and a sweet spot at $1.5M. His current fund size is â¬350m. Johannes focuses on various sectors and stages such as AR/VR, Transportation Tech, and ClimateTech/CleanTech. He has a track record of successful investments and partnerships. Johannes’ previous investments include AR/VR startups. His investment check size ranges from $100K to $5.0M. He is known for collaborative partnerships with a recent mention of Earlybird VC closing a fund for Western European startups.
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Magnus Emilson
Magnus Emilson is a Partner at True Global Ventures with a focus on seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and later-stage companies. The firm invests in financial services, information technology, cryptocurrency, blockchain, TMT, big data, infrastructure, AI, machine learning, and fintech sectors in locations like the West Coast, New York, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, China, and Singapore. Previous investments include Ledger, Coinhouse, The Sandbox, and Bluzelle. His investment check size varies depending on the stage of the company. True Global Ventures emphasizes partnerships and collaboration to drive growth and success in the companies they invest in.
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Geoffrey Bernstein
Geoffrey Bernstein, Co-Founder and General Partner at Indicator Ventures, focuses on investing in business and consumer products/services, SaaS, cybersecurity, big data, gaming, infrastructure, manufacturing, e-commerce, AI, and machine learning in the US and Canada. The investment check size at Indicator Ventures ranges from $300k to $1.3M. The firm specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments, targeting enterprise software, digital health, and fintech sectors at pre-seed and seed stages.
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Edouard Bugnion
Edouard Bugnion is a prominent investor with a strong track record in the technology industry. His investment focus areas include Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Linux, and Software. Edouard Bugnion typically invests in early-stage startups. He has made previous investments in companies like Taodyne and Cumulus Networks. Edouard is known for his collaboration and partnership styles within the industry.
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Larry English
Larry English is an Angel Investor with a background as a Logistics Manager at Chemtron.
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Shaun Abrahamson
Shaun Abrahamson is a Managing Partner at Third Sphere (formerly known as Urban Us) focusing on investments in climate tech. He has a diverse portfolio of investments in sectors such as ConstructionTech, Real Estate/PropTech, DeepTech, Manufacturing, TransportationTech, ClimateTech, EnergyTech, Hardware, Robotics, and AI. Shaun’s investment range is $250K – $1M with a sweet spot of $500K. He has a track record of 63 investments with a broad geographical preference in Canada, Israel, and Los Angeles/Southern California. His partnership and collaboration styles involve working closely with partners like Stonly Baptiste and engaging with a network of investors. Shaun has a background in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership along with an MSc from MIT.
- Cocoon Capital Partners Pte Ltd.
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Mike Reiner
Mike Reiner, General Partner at Acrobator Ventures, focuses on seed-stage B2B platforms with clearly defensible data, very connected founders, and/or technical superstars. The investment check size is not disclosed. Previous investments include BINARLY, Stream Sage, among others.
- Untamed Ventures
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Sertac Ozinal
Sertac Ozinal, Partner at True Global Ventures, focuses on Blockchain Infrastructure. His professional career includes roles at Purus Partners, involvement in companies like Andersen Consulting, Pamukbank, Interbank Card Center, and Payfessional. He has a financial background with expertise in emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and web3 fintech. Sertac Ozinal’s investment check size and partnership styles align with the nature of collaborations in the financial sector and emerging technologies sector.
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Andrew Christie
Andrew Christie, an angel investor, focuses on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. His typical investment check size is not specified. In 2023, he made 19 direct investments and 6 follow-on investments. Andrew Christie’s geographical preference is Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. His previous investments include positions such as Private Wealth Manager at Heckmann Financial and Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual in Boulder, Colorado. He aims to back the best seed-stage founders in fintech and adjacent industries.
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Joe Malcoun
Joe Malcoun is the CEO at Nutshell, a leading customer relationship management software company. He has a background in finance and strategy and is actively involved as an early-stage tech investor in Michigan. Joe’s investment focus areas include sales collaboration tools and early-stage tech startups. Some of his previous investments include running an investment capital firm supporting startups and serving as president of the Board at 826michigan. The check size for investments made by Joe Malcoun is not explicitly mentioned. His partnership and collaboration styles reflect a focus on sales automation and small to medium-sized business solutions.
- Begin Capital
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Carmen Fontana
Carmen Fontana serves as an investor at Countdown Capital with a focus on Space, Robotics, IoT, and AI startups. Her sweet spot investment size is $1.5M, with a range from $100K to $5.0M. Carmen Fontana has a track record in operations and technology, holding roles such as Vice President at Augment Therapy and Media Representative at IEEE. She holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Systems & Control Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Carmen is a certified professional in various domains, including Content Marketing, Inbound Certification, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner.
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John Frankel
John Frankel is a technology investor with a passion for working with founders building the big businesses of tomorrow. As the Founder of ff Venture Capital in 2008, John has funded over 150 seed and early-stage companies, creating thousands of jobs and impacting millions of lives. His investments span various industries, with a current focus on applied artificial intelligence, including drones, robotics, and financial services technology. He has served on the boards of over sixty companies and collaborates with the NYU Tandon School of Engineering to foster the NYC ecosystem. Previously, John had a long career at Goldman Sachs, gaining expertise in technology development, reengineering, and capital markets. With a background in Mathematics and Philosophy, John has a strong professional track record and values collaboration with innovative founders.
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Michael Solomon
Michael Solomon is the Co-Founder of Circleback Lending. He focuses on investments in Blockchain, Fintech, Real Estate, Artificial Intelligence, and Insurtech sectors. Some of his previous investments include securing a $500 million deal with Jefferies and providing loans to high-quality borrowers with fixed-rate installment loans ranging from $3,000 to $35,000. His investment check size can vary, with a goal to reach around $40-$50 million per month. Michael Solomon has a partnership with Jefferies to facilitate the sale and securitization of consumer loans, enabling loans to a wider segment of the U.S. population.
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Blackhorn Ventures
Blackhorn Ventures is an early stage venture firm that invests in companies using cutting edge engineering to improve resource productivity.
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Jan Becker
Jan Becker, co-founder of HitFox Group, is an experienced investor who has co-founded and managed successful companies like SponsorPay.com and Madvertise.com. He has invested in more than 100 early-stage internet, platform, and software startups. Jan’s investment approach involves investing a substantial seven-digit euro amount in companies. His previous investments include AppLift, an innovative mobile games marketing platform. With a history as the CEO of Friendscout24, Jan brings decades of experience in KPI management to his partnerships. Jan Becker’s collaboration style prioritizes rapid growth in revenue and market reach, aligning investments with the goal of achieving significant success and market expansion.
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Uncork Capital
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on SaaS, consumer, marketplaces, hardware, and new technology startups.
- Toyota AI Ventures, LLC
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Ted Kummert
Ted Kummert is a Venture Partner at Madrona Venture Group, focusing on investments in infrastructure & platforms, data & analytics, and intelligent applications. His previous investments include serving as a Board Member at SingleStore and a Senior Advisor at UiPath. Ted’s professional career spans notable roles at companies like Microsoft and Apple, with a range of responsibilities in product development and leadership.
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Andreas Goeldi
Andreas Goeldi is a Partner at b-to-v Partners AG with an investment focus on digital technology, particularly SaaS, AI, devops, and cloud software infrastructure. Some of his previous investments include Text Cortex AI, Kubermatic, Ledgy, and Remi. He has a successful track record as an investor and operator in venture capital. Andreas Goeldi’s investment check size varies based on the opportunity. He believes in key partnership and collaboration elements to ensure successful pitches and relationships within the startup ecosystem.
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City Side Ventures
CitySide Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Birmingham, Michigan, founded in 2016, specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments. Their investment focus areas include artificial intelligence, automotive, B2B / SaaS, B2B2C, blockchain, agriculture, foodtech, medical tech, teletech, wearable tech, digital media, fintech, and lifestyle sectors. Previous investments by CitySide Ventures span industries like Business/Productivity Software, Commercial Products, and Automotive. The firm’s investment check size can go up to $250k per deal for qualified startups. Geographically, CitySide Ventures is open to capital-efficient startups aiming to exit within 3-5 years, with a preference for no outside capital commitment. Partnership and collaboration styles information were not found on their website.
- Waarde Capital
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Matt Kozlov
Matt Kozlov is an experienced investor with a focus on rapidly growing deep tech, healthcare, B2B, and ecommerce companies. He supports underrepresented founders solving impactful issues. His investments typically range from $500K to $20 million USD. Kozlov emphasizes partnerships and collaborations to amplify startup growth. His extensive career includes managing Techstars programs and facilitating capital for startups.
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Luis Ceze
Luis Ceze is a Venture Partner at Madrona Ventures with a focus on computer architecture, programming languages, molecular biology, and machine learning. He leads the technical advisory board and co-founded OctoML, a machine learning deployment software startup. Luis has a track record of entrepreneurship and technical leadership. In terms of investment, OctoML raised $15 million from Amplify Partners and Madrona Venture Group to support growth. Luis maintains a partnership style that involves leading technical initiatives and collaborating with prominent individuals in the AI field.
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Paris Business Angels
Paris Business Angels is a French-based startup investment and support network that focuses on the seed or pre-seed phase. They have invested in organizations such as Iguana Yachts, SoWeTrip, and Agricool. The team includes professionals like Benjamin Bertrand and Vincent Philippe. Their investment check size ranges from 100K to 3M euros. Partnership and collaboration styles involve co-investing in startups and supporting with funding. The network has shown a track record in early-stage investments, particularly in information technology. They maintain a sector-agnostic approach and operate predominantly in France.
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Marek Kiisa
Marek Kiisa, the Founder and Partner of Astrec Invest Oü, focuses on investments in engineering, technology, and Information Technology. He has made investments in companies like Warren.io. The check size of investments by Astrec Invest Oü led by Marek Kiisa is around 2557.00 EUR. Marek Kiisa’s previous investments include Warren.io.
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49th State Angel Fund
Based on the available information, 49th State Angel Fund aims to provide an evergreen source of capital to high-growth businesses, promoting entrepreneurship and fostering innovation in Alaska. The fund was capitalized by a $13.7 million federal allocation from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Specific details regarding investment focus areas, stage of investment, geographical preference, previous investments, track record, professional career, investment check size, and partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned on their website.
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Two Sigma Ventures
Two Sigma Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in companies run by highly driven people.
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Geoff Harris
Flying Fish Venture Partners, led by Geoff Harris, focuses on investing in high-potential AI and ML technology companies across the U.S. and Canada. They believe in the disruptive power of artificial intelligence and machine learning, seeking out next-generation leaders in various fields who integrate machine learning into their core strategies. Geoff Harris, along with the team, has a track record of making investments in early-stage startups, with a geographical preference expanding to Alberta. Their partnership and collaboration styles involve providing capital, expertise, and relationships to startups, particularly in software in the Pacific Northwest. The average investment check size is around $3 million per round.
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Martin Janicki
Martin Janicki is an early-stage venture capital investor at Cavalry, focusing on European technology companies. Cavalry invests in software businesses across Europe, leading pre-seed and seed financing rounds, interested in enterprise and consumer software. They invest as early as it makes sense for the company, often pre-product and pre-revenue. Martin’s investment check size ranges from 500k to 4m EUR, with some flexibility, and they emphasize significant company building experience, a strong network of engaged supporters, and long-term partnership styles. Previous investments include companies like Forto, Deltia.AI, PlanRadar, REKKI, ShowHeroes, and Usercentrics.
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Vaughn Wamsley
Vaughn Wamsley focuses on distressed private equity investments with criteria including new management teams, revenue, and market growth. His investment size varies based on deals. Vaughn’s professional career as a Board Member at SmartFile reflects a track record in the legal field. Specific details on previous investments are not available. Geographically, his investments seem to be primarily based in Indianapolis. Vaughn Wamsley’s collaboration style and partnership approaches are not explicitly mentioned in the search results.
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Kakao Ventures
The most active & founder-friendly seed VC of Korea (managing external LP based funds as independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp.)
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Skip Fleshman
Skip Fleshman, a Partner at Asset Management Ventures, has been actively investing in companies focusing on digital health, mobile, and data analytics. His previous investments include companies like Marley Medical, Autonomize AI, SubjectWell, Outcomes4Me, Carta Healthcare, Reify Health, Arterys, Welkin Health, and RallyPoint Networks. Skip’s partnership style is reflected in his advisory roles at Stanford’s StartX, Rock Health, and Boston Children’s Hospital. His check size and geographical preference are not explicitly mentioned on the website. Skip’s background includes serving in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot and founding BGI, which develops software for flight simulators. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Davis and an M.S. in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
- Primus Capital
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Maximilan Claussen
Maximilian Claussen is the Founder and General Partner at System.One, focusing on enterprise technology and early-stage software companies. His investment thesis centers on exceptional founders. The investment check size ranges from $1M to $6M. Maximilian Claussen has a track record as a solo GP in Europe, running a pre-seed VC firm. Geographically, his preference is not specified. His partnership and collaboration style are tailored to support innovative startups.
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ff Venture Capital
ff Venture Capital is a technology venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, AI, machine learning, drones, and cloud software.
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TTV Capital
TTV Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in fintech companies offering financial products and services.
- 1Up Ventures
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Fady Yacoub
Fady Yacoub is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at HOF Capital, focusing on companies leveraging frontier technologies. He led investments in companies such as Epic Games, Klarna, Flutterwave, Yoco, and SoFi across various sectors and stages. Fady’s investments typically range between $500K to $2.0M, with a sweet spot of $1M. His geographical preference includes New York City. Fady has a successful track record as a Co-Founder and investor at HOF Capital since 2015. He is involved in diverse sectors like Travel, Advertising, AgTech, EnergyTech, E-commerce, AI, and FinTech, with notable investments in Meliora Therapeutics and HeadSpin.
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Maik Stange
Maik Stange, an entrepreneur and angel investor at Spintop Ventures, focuses on investing in innovative software-based technology companies from the Nordics, driving the transformation into a long-term sustainable society. His previous investments include involvement with NUMENUS, Smartster, and Verifyter. Stange participates in investment activities supporting teams to build great companies. Spintop Ventures, with Maik Stange on board, aims to become sector leaders in the technology industry.
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Livia Moore
Livia Moore is an Associate Partner at Antler with an investment thesis focused on digital strategy, software, and technology. She concentrates on Pre-seed Cybersecurity, ClimateTech/CleanTech, Web3/Crypto, Marketplaces, Health & Hospital Services, E-commerce, Health IT, AI, SaaS, and FinTech. Livia has invested in companies like Melon and NudgeLabs during the pre-seed stage. Her geographic preference includes the Nordics. With a typical check size range of $100K to $5.0M, Livia Moore’s collaboration style involves building strong partnerships with co-investors such as David Ventzel and Indra Sharma.
- Qualgro
- ND Capital
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Sandy Kory
Sandy Kory is a Managing Director at Horizon Partners. He co-founded the business in 2010 with a focus on partnering with exceptional, product-led bootstrapped technology companies. His investment areas include technology startups like Palantir, Canva, and Zoox.
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Tom Ladt
As an Executive Vice President at Colliers, Tom Ladt specializes in investment sales and advisory of net-leased properties and multi-tenant shopping centers across the United States. He maintains a high level of control and service throughout the transaction process. Tom has a track record of collectively selling over $2 billion in transaction volume in over 40 states. His focus areas include net-leased properties and multi-tenant shopping centers. Tom Ladt’s professional career includes being a former member of the National Retail Group and Director of Net-Leased Properties at Marcus & Millichap. However, specific information on previous investments and investment check size is not available. Tom’s partnership and collaboration style are not detailed on the provided webpage.
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Spiros Margaris
Spiros Margaris is a venture capitalist and futurist with a broad investment focus encompassing the entire FinTech space. He tends to invest strategically in startups with compelling stories, showcasing a preference for collaboration and partnerships that add significant value. Known for investments in excellent, passion-driven companies, Spiros Margaris has a successful track record as an influential figure in the FinTech industry. His investment check size can range considerably based on the opportunities, reaching significant amounts on high-growth potential ventures. With an active involvement in the dynamic landscape, Spiros emphasizes the positive impact that partnerships have on achieving success in the global market.
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Edward Shenderovich
Edward Shenderovich is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Kite Ventures, focusing on high technology and internet investments in Europe and New York. His previous investments include companies like Fyber, Delivery Hero, Plated, and Tradeshift. The investment check size and partnership styles are not publicly available.
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Seattle Angel Conference
Seattle Angel Conference is a program that trains angel investors and funds startups since 2012. The conference engages in a ‘learning by doing’ pathway for first-time angel investors. It runs from February to May and involves 20-40 participating investors evaluating 60 startups. Participating startups have the potential to win investments between $100,000 to $200,000. Seattle Angel Conference focuses on software publishing, healthcare, SaaS, and artificial intelligence. The average round size of investments is approximately $684,000, with a track record of 17 investments and 1 exit. The conference is geographically diverse and less likely to invest in rounds that range from 100 thousand to 1 million dollars. The organization was formed by John Sechrest and Josh Maher.
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Bradley Siegler
Bradley Siegler, a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, focuses on investing in startups addressing climate change and resource challenges through big data, AI, and biotech solutions. He co-founded companies like EquipmentShare and Appreciate, with experience in web design, marketing, and strategic roles. With investment check sizes averaging $5-10 million, Bradley prefers collaborative partnerships and diverse professional projects. His career spans web development, entrepreneurship, and innovation, often involving mentorship and strategic guidance.
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Maximilian Bock
Maximilian Bock, an Investment Manager at High Tech Gründerfonds, has a focus on nano- and quantum technology, materials, environmental research, Industry 4.0, and the Future of Work. His investment focus areas include Generative AI, Europe Fashion Companies, and Germany Seed Stage Companies. He engages in Seed Round investments and collaborates internationally with a focus on England, France, and the USA. Maximilian has supported over 60 startups, including Netwookie LTD. His past investments indicate a tech-savvy approach with a diverse portfolio.
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Refactor Capital
Refactor Capital is a seed stage VC firm investing in bio, climate, and health.
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1984 Ventures
1984 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm proptech, fintech, healthcare, marketplace, SaaS, e-commerce, and consumer.
- Tenderloin Ventures AG
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Noah Pape
Noah Pape is a Principal specializing in machine learning. He has professional investing experience with D.E. Shaw and Silver Lake Partners. Noah is responsible for machine learning and artificial intelligence efforts. He graduated with a B.S. degree from Stanford University and holds an M.A. in International Relations from Koç University. His investment check size is not specified.
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Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a stage-agnostic venture capital firm with assets under management across multiple funds.
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SLC Angels
SLC Angels, an accredited network of angel investors based in Salt Lake City, is focused on investing in emerging technology businesses showing robust revenue and EBITA growth potential within the next 1-3 years. Their investment areas include software, healthcare, artificial intelligence, information technology, and smart cities. SLC Angels have a track record of supporting promising entrepreneurial companies to aid in their growth and success. They have a geographic preference for investments within Salt Lake City and have actively funded companies in these sectors. The firm’s investment style emphasizes providing mentorship and assistance to startups. SLC Angels’ investment check size ranges to support early-stage ventures in their expansion and development, aligning with their goal of fostering innovation and growth in the tech industry.
- Carrick Capital Partners, LLC
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Mirko Caspar
Mirko Caspar, a seasoned investor, focuses on sectors like Travel, Wellness & Fitness, and Consumer Health at pre-seed and seed stages. He typically invests in the range of $5K to $50K, with a sweet spot of $25K. His recent investments include companies like Dr. Vivien Karl, whylab, and itravel. Based on his track record, Mirko has been a co-CEO at Mister Spex and has successfully led brand awareness initiatives. He has a deep background in business administration, strategy, marketing, and brand management. Mirko Caspar’s investment check size varies, and he collaborates with partners and is involved in sustainable and responsible activities.
- Systemiq Capital
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Jose Santana
Jose Santana is an experienced professional with a background in network engineering and information technology. He has held roles such as Senior Network Engineer and Network Manager II at notable companies like Abacus Technology Corporation and General Dynamics Information Technology. His recent position as Chief Information Officer at the United States Air Force highlights his leadership in the field. Based in Tampa, Florida, Jose Santana’s career showcases a focus on technology and network management. His expertise in this area aligns with an investment focus on technology-driven startups. With a track record of handling complex technical roles, he likely values partnerships that enhance technological innovation and collaboration. This background suggests an interest in early to mid-stage companies in the tech sector, particularly those with a focus on network infrastructure and information technology solutions.
- BOV Capital
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Xfund
Xfund is the early-stage venture firm designed to back lateral thinkers.
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Angel Chichester, MBA
Angel Chichester, MBA is an angel investor with a focus on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He invests in seed-stage founders and has made 19 direct investments in 2023. Angel Chichester’s investment ranges from $1,000 to $60,000 per company. He has expertise in industries like agriculture, transportation, and software. Despite not finding specific details on his geographical preference and partnership styles, his track record and professional career are significant, with investments receiving follow-ons from top funds like Sequoia and Accel.
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New Enterprise Associates
New Enterprise Associates is a global venture capital firm investing in technology and healthcare.
- CDH Investments
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Angular Ventures
Angular Ventures is a specialist venture capital firm backing early-stage deep technology enterprise companies.
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Romell Ayo
Romell Ayo, with an investment philosophy focused on making sound decisions benefiting both investors and investees, evaluates potential investment opportunities holistically. AYO Technology Solutions, under Romell Ayo’s guidance, follows a thorough due diligence process, considering various factors such as financial and operational performance indicators, growth potential, and the rapidly changing technology sector. The investment criteria emphasize adaptation to the digital economy, influencing the board level, and assessing competitive advantages. Regarding investment focus areas, AYO explores all aspects of technology, from connectivity to communications and software development. The investment strategy aims to add value to new partners beyond just funding, leveraging knowledge gained from building companies and making investments. Geographically, Romell Ayo’s investments cover diverse regions with a keen interest in the technology sector. While specific details on previous investments and track record were not found, AYO Technology Solutions, led by Romell Ayo, is dedicated to bringing value through partnerships in the technology sector. The investment check size and partnership and collaboration styles were not explicitly mentioned in the available information. For more specific information on Romell Ayo’s track record, previous investments, and partnership preferences, further research on dedicated investment platforms or networking sites may be necessary.
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LiveOak Venture Partners
LiveOak Venture Partners is a venture capital firm making early-stage investments in technology and technology-driven services.
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Karine Peters
Karine Peters is an investor with a diverse portfolio and extensive experience in the industry. She currently holds positions in several companies, including Board Member roles at SYFIT GmbH and comfort charge gmbh. Karine is also an Investor at DTCP, Kinexon, and GoStudent GmbH, showcasing her active involvement in various ventures. With past roles at Deutsche Telekom, she brings a wealth of expertise in strategic projects and finance. Karine’s investment interests span across different sectors and stages, indicating a broad investment thesis. Her check sizes vary based on the company’s needs and potential. Karine’s collaborative style is evident through her involvement as a Board Observer at Sitetracker, highlighting her hands-on approach and dedication to fostering growth and success in the startups she supports.
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TLV Partners
TLV Partners is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in innovative early-stage rounds.
- Trans-Pacific Technology Fund
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Ken Truesdale
Ken Truesdale is a software consultant with expertise in companies like Oracle Corporation and GE Aircraft Engines. His investment focus areas and partnership styles were not found in the data gathered.
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BITKRAFT Ventures
BITKRAFT Ventures is an early-stage investment platform for gaming, esports, and interactive media.
- LBBW Venture Capital GmbH
- ZMC
- Northwestern Analytics
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Peter Verrillo
Peter Verrillo is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Enhatch. The company focuses on developing virtual planning solutions for 3D printed implants and guides for orthopedic and spine surgery. Enhatch received Series A Funding led by Trousdale Capital and Apis Holdings to develop Intelligent Surgery, integrating AI solutions into the medical device industry. The investment aimed to accelerate automation and adoption of patient-specific technologies. Enhatch is known for pioneering Intelligent Surgery with AI solutions for surgeries, offering advanced surgical planning tools and collaboration platforms. Since the investment, Enhatch’s team has doubled in size, with a third of employees in Tulsa, OK, collaborating with the local tech community.
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TampaBay.Ventures
Tampa Bay Ventures is committed to the creation of a vibrant and internationally recognized startup ecosystem in the Tampa Bay region
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Nathan Schultz
Nathan Schultz is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chegg, where he leads the company’s shift to AI-driven personalized learning. Schultz has a background in education publishing and has been instrumental in Chegg’s digital learning platform. He is dedicated to delivering learning outcomes and has overseen various learning services at Chegg. Schultz has a deep commitment to education and has a strong focus on AI-powered, personalized learning. He holds a BA in History and English from Elon University and continued his education in Finance at Stevens Institute of Technology. Schultz’s expertise lies in embedding AI into product development, focusing on personalized learning experiences for students globally. As the incoming CEO of Chegg, he is poised to drive future growth and success in the education sector.
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C.Bob Lott
C.Bob Lott is an investor focusing on Big Data, Fitness, and Artificial Intelligence startups. Some of the previous investments include Fitness Hong Kong and Artificial intelligence startups in Hong Kong. C.Bob Lott has a professional background as a distinguished mechanical engineering educator at Vanderbilt University. The range of investment checks made by C.Bob Lott is currently undisclosed. Information about partnership and collaboration styles is not available at this time.
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Ling Xiao
Ling Xiao is a venture capital investor with a focus on AI-tech startups. He primarily invests in China, targeting Series B rounds. Ling Xiao has a portfolio of 1 company and has co-investors like Oriental Fortune Capital and Aplus Capital. His investment check size is not specified, and he has not led any funding rounds. Ling Xiao’s background includes working as a data analyst in China and having experience in retail measurement and marketing research. He has leveraged big data analytics for research projects. Ling Xiao’s collaboration and partnership styles are not publicly available.
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Peter Knez
Peter Knez is the Chairman of ALLINDEX, democratizing #ESG-friendly, cost-efficient, thematic index investing in FinTech and WealthTech. He has served as Chairman for One Amazon and New Native and Chairperson of the Board at Causis Group – Mass Transit Electric Vehicles. Previously, he was the CEO of Tecsonomy, LLC and Knez Ventures. Peter Knez has a strong background as the Head of Data and Technology at Asia Times Financial and as Vice Chairman and CIO at Capital Link. He owned KNEZ WINERY CORP. and was a Senior Advisor at BlackRock. His notable career includes roles such as Co-Chief Investment Officer at BlackRock and Global Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income at Barclays Global Investors. Furthermore, Peter founded Incapture Investments, focusing on high-frequency Technology, Media, and Telecommunications equity trading.
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Neeraj Arora
Neeraj Arora is an Angel Investor with a focus on Science and Engineering, Agritech and Farming, and Software. He has made investments in companies like Skyroot Aerospace, Proconut, and Major League Cricket. His professional career includes being a Co-Founder of HalloApp, Director at Venture Highway, Independent Director and Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at Paytm, Head of Global Business at WhatsApp, and Board Member at Mindtickle. Neeraj Arora’s investment check size for companies like PingSafe is $3.3 million. However, specific details on his geographical preference and stage of investment are not available. Neeraj Arora partners and collaborates in the industry, as evident from his roles and engagements.
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Nick Emmons
Nick Emmons is focused on decentralizing AI models and architecting mechanisms for specialized models to work together to unlock AI’s full potential. He has invested in DeFi, NFT, and Web3 projects including nftperp, Astaria, and Layer3. His previous investments range from $2.50M to $8.00M. Nick Emmons’ professional career includes being a PR Professional and Senior Manager at FTI Consulting. He has a background in media relations and communications with clients in various sectors such as Cybersecurity, Corporate Finance, and Retail Finance. With a mission to create efficient financial markets, Nick Emmons collaborates with companies in these sectors to further his vision.
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Greg Marsh
Greg Marsh is focused on entrepreneurship and software development, demonstrated by his successful founding and selling of OneFineStay for $250 million, and his current role as the co-founder and CEO of Nous, a software company.
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Matti Niebelschuetz
Matti Niebelschuetz is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoachHub, specializing in digital coaching. His investment focus areas include early-stage tech companies. Matti’s geographical preference is not specified. Previous investments include Series B funding for CoachHub. His professional career includes co-founding CoachHub with a focus on leveraging technology for personalized coaching experiences. The typical check size of investments ranges from $250,000 to $5 million. In terms of partnership and collaboration styles, he emphasizes innovation and AI in coaching science with the establishment of an Innovation Lab.
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Ten Eleven Ventures
Ten Eleven Ventures is the original cybersecurity-focused, global, stage agnostic investment firm.
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Michelle Drucker
Michelle Drucker is known for having a sector-agnostic investment focus in areas like Big Data, Games & Gaming, eSports, and more. She typically invests in the Seed Round stage with a geographical preference that is not limited. Her investments range from pre-seed checks averaging $400K, with a typical check size of $100K. Michelle’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize building alliances with a focus on evolving partnerships to achieve mutual goals.
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Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a private equity firm that invests in growth-stage technology and software companies.
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Vidinovo
Vidinovo is a venture capital firm established in 2013, focusing on early and late-stage financing. Their investment thesis centers around the healthcare, education, life science, oncology, and service sectors. Vidinovo typically invests in companies in the range of 1 – 5 million dollars. The firm’s geographical preference is not clarified, but their previous investments include companies in the Health Care, Software, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and SaaS fields. Some of their notable portfolio companies are MedGenome Inc., WiserCare, American Prison Data Systems, PBC. Vidinovo’s investment check size is around $3 million per round, and they have made 5 investments with an average round size of $3 million. As for track record and professional career details, specific information is not available.
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Aurore Belfrage
Aurore Belfrage is a Tech Investor with a focus on sustainability and technology impacting society positively. She is a Founding Partner and Sustainability Strategist at SusTechable, investing in technologies for a fossil-free economy. Aurore is also an Investor at GA Drilling, enabling deep geothermal energy. She serves as a Board Member at Tangerine Smart Climate Technologies and Chair of The Board of Directors at Söderhub, empowering tech talent in Europe. Her expertise includes being a Tech Diplomat, Economist, Digitalization Strategist, and Political Advisor. As a Venture Partner at CapitalT, she contributes to the digital transformation to a green economy.
- Five Four Ventures, LLC
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Toyota Ventures
Toyota Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups from around the world.
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Haley Zollo
Haley Zollo, a Partner at Starting Line, focuses on investments within sustainability, personalization, Gen Z, and next-generation commerce. She has led seed investments in startups like Cameo, Klover, Soona, and more. Starting Line’s check size ranges from $100K to $3M, investing in sectors like Consumer, Fintech, and Marketplaces. They mainly invest in the USA. Previous investments include companies in Consumer products and services, Communications, Business services, and Life Sciences. Haley’s background includes roles at Mac & Mia, Trunk Club, and KPMG, holding a finance degree from Indiana University. Her partnership at Starting Line enables collaborations with institutions and Unicorn CEOs, emphasizing high-conviction seed investing.
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Freestyle Capital
Freestyle is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology companies.
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Quest Venture Partners
Early stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto California
- Creandum Advisor AB
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Michael Patsalos-Fox
Michael Patsalos-Fox is a seasoned investor and industry figure with a diverse portfolio and professional background. He serves on the boards of various companies, including CloudPay, Hyperscience, Cognizant Technology Solutions, NetBase Quid, and Wizeline. As the Former CEO of Stroz Friedberg, Chairman of McKinsey Americas, and CEO of Vidyo, his track record showcases his strategic and operational expertise. Michael’s investments have been in the analytics, artificial intelligence, big data, and software sectors. With check sizes varying based on the investment round, his involvement spans from seed to later-stage funding. His partnerships and collaborations emphasize a collaborative approach, leveraging his extensive network and experience to drive growth and success.
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Henry Huang
Henry Huang is a Partner at Madrona Venture Labs, focusing on prompt evaluation as a significant area of GenAI investment in 2024. His professional background includes serving as the first VP of Product at Axial Inc. Henry Huang has a track record of supporting startup founders and believes in diverse teams, commitment to learning, and individual strengths. Previous investments by Henry Huang at Madrona Venture Labs include Seed FinTech companies. Specific information about the investment check size is not available.
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Anurag Jain
Anurag Jain is an Angel Investor with a focus on Edu-Tech, Data and Analytics, and Software. Anurag has invested in startups like Hanto in the past. He is known for his track record in venture capital, real estate, private investments, and HR Tech-SaaS. Anurag primarily invests at the seed stage, with a check size between $100,000 and $500,000 per company. He has participated in investments in companies like American Cricket Enterprises, VizSense, and Apptronik. Anurag Jain’s professional background includes roles as a Business Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, and Deal Sourcer at companies like HireQuotient, LetsVenture, axio finance, and Indian Angel Network. Anurag Jain has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance.
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US ANGELS
US Angels is an investment group of accredited private equity (angel) investors across Palo Alto, CA and Reno, NV, focusing on high-quality investment opportunities in technology, internet, new media, healthcare, medical devices, and packaged consumer goods. US Angels provides initial seed money for startup businesses and maintains involvement to no more than 10% of their portfolios. Geographically, US Angels invests in a wide variety of industries, with a preference for industries with high growth opportunities. Their latest deal type was M&A. The check size for their investment ranges widely, typically from $5,000 to $150,000. US Angels operates as individual investors without a fund and maintains partnership and collaboration styles that involve offering counsel and capital to startup companies.
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Dino Vendetti
Dino Vendetti is a General Partner at Seven Peaks Ventures, focusing on investments in AI/ML, Fin-Tech, Healthcare IT, Renewable Energy, Blockchain Enabled DeFi, and Real Estate Prop-Tech. Seven Peaks Ventures partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale disruptive businesses. The partnership team includes Dino Vendetti, Tom Gonser, and Joe Franzi. Dino Vendetti and his team invests in early-stage startups in the Pacific Northwest. Previous investments are not specified on the website. The website does not provide specific details on the stage of investment, geographical preference, track record and professional career, investment check size, or partnership and collaboration styles.
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Frank Caufield
Frank Caufield is known for his role as a Co-Founder of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a prominent venture capital firm that focuses on investing in innovative technology and life sciences companies. Some of his notable investments include AOL, Caremark, Quantum Corporation, and Sybase. Frank had a special knack for instilling great people judgment and common sense into the analytical processes of the firm. He actively served on the boards of several successful companies and was a former president of prominent venture capitalist associations. With a strong focus on innovative tech startups, Frank’s partnership and collaboration style centered on building mosaics of diverse skill sets and personalities to create successful ventures.
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Alan Aviles
Alan Aviles focuses on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi in his investment strategy. His previous investments include Griffin Bank, Sharegain, Outfund, Cuvva, Atom Bank, and Post Quantum. The typical investment check size for Alan Aviles is consistent and aligned with his investment strategy. His stage of investment is in the bootstrapping phase, where founders are doing initial research and creating a minimum viable product. Alan Aviles has a diverse geographical preference across different areas of collaboration styles, including introspective, relational, and expressive, aiming to work effectively with diverse teams.
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Dylan Itzikowitz
Dylan Itzikowitz is a Principal at Expa, leading pre-seed and seed investments. Expa’s focus areas include Fintech, AI / Devtools, Enterprise, Digital Health, Logistics, Climate, Cybersecurity, and Generalist sectors. Dylan has a track record of successful investments and professional growth, contributing to the venture team’s success. His check sizes range from $100K – $500K, $500K – $1M, and $1M – $3M. Dylan’s partnership and collaboration styles are highlighted by his ability to build strong relationships with founders, investors, and operators, enhancing the investment process.
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Alexis Gauba
Alexis Gauba is a Co-Founder at Dawn with a focus on blockchain and crypto projects. She co-founded Opyn and she256, specializing in blockchain research and development. Alexis has a track record of successful projects such as the Gnosis Privacy Token Prediction Market and Radus. Her investment check size ranges based on the project needs, and she actively collaborates with diverse teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, prioritizing growth and stability in her investments.
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Alexandre Sagakian
Alexandre Sagakian is an entrepreneur and angel investor with experience as a Director at TechStars London 2013. He has a diverse professional career, including founding Directpanel.com (acquired by Bolloré Group) and serving in various roles such as VP of Online Research and Co-Founder. Alexandre’s investment focus areas include media, consumer, and technology sectors. He has a track record of founding and leading companies, with previous investments in Blend my day, Qriously Technologies, and FrenchConnect London. Alexandre prefers investment checks ranging in size from $15-20 million but can go up to $30 million. His partnership style involves active involvement and guidance in portfolio companies.
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Stephano Kim
Stephano Kim is an angel investor with a focus on Seed Round investments in the SaaS industry. He has made investments in early stage data and technology companies, built and scaled e-commerce marketplaces, digital marketing platforms, and consumer databases. Stephano has a track record of successful investments in companies like [x+1], Blackboard, AOL, ZocDoc, WeddingWire, Shift, ClassPass, and Aloha. He serves as an Operating Advisor at KohFounders and is currently the SVP of Ad Operations and Chief Data Strategist at Turner Broadcast System. Stephano Kim’s investment check sizes are not publicly available, and his geographical preference spans North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. His partnership and collaboration style is not explicitly mentioned in available sources.
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Ben Brancucci
Ben Brancucci is a Vice President of Acquisitions at Citadel Real Estate Group located in the Greater Chicago Area. His previous experience includes roles such as Investment Analyst at Ansonia Properties, LLC and Private Equity Consultant at Aon Hewitt. He has a background as an Associate Consultant at Capgemini and as a Corporate Real Estate Analyst at BMO Harris Bank. Ben has also worked as a Sales and Marketing Analyst at LIVEALITY and as an Acquisitions Analyst at The Renatus Group. He has experience as a Kitchen Staff Member at University of Wisconsin Gordon’s Dining Hall and Bang Bang Pizza. Additionally, he served as a Counselor at RECing Crew Camp.
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Tim Converse
Tim Converse is a technologist and angel investor focused on machine learning. He has worked at Yahoo!, Microsoft, eBay, LinkedIn, and Adobe. Tim has invested in startups and is semi-retired, focusing on angel investing, advicing, and personal interests like music composition and renewable energy. His investment thesis revolves around digital transformation through digital-physical intersections, intelligent automation, and new software infrastructure. Tim has a professional history managing machine learning teams and has experience navigating acquisitions. Specific details about his previous investments are not publicly available.
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Kurt Riegger
Kurt Riegger is an angel investor based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. He focuses his investments in the Great Lakes and Midwestern US regions. His investment thesis involves investing personal funds into promising companies in exchange for equity. His investment focus areas include arts and culture, community development, diversity, economic development, entrepreneurship, equity, and healthy communities. Kurt has a track record of serving as the President/COO at OcuSciences and Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at Great Lakes Biologics. His investment check size is aligned with seeking safe and efficient solutions that deliver minimally invasive treatments. Additionally, Kurt’s partnership and collaboration styles reflect a collaborative approach in working together with a network of industry experts to achieve common goals.
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Russell Siegelman
Russell Siegelman focuses on consumer and energy-related technologies and markets for investments. He serves as the Chairperson of the Board at Freespira and is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. With over 25 years of experience, he has a background in high tech, software, and the Internet. Russell is an angel investor with a specific interest in consumer Internet, mobile, online advertising, software, social innovation, and impact investing. His previous investments include Alminder, WildBlue, Bipsync, and HotelTonight. He has a track record of leading investments and teaching classes in entrepreneurship. Russell’s investment check size is not specified, and his partnership and collaboration style is influenced by his extensive experience in the industry.
- MARL 5G Accelerator
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Maren Nelson
Maren Nelson is an investor at Alliance of Angels focusing on seed and early-stage investments ranging from $500k to $2.5 million. She prefers companies connected to the Pacific Northwest but also invests across the US and Canada. Nelson seeks extraordinary founders in various sectors such as SAAS, AI, and Life Sciences. With the Alliance of Angels Innovation Fund, she makes $150k investments in around a dozen companies annually and decides within 6 weeks. Nelson’s partnership and collaboration style involve a 4-step process: Introductory Meeting, Screening Committee Meeting, Member Meeting, and Due Diligence.
- Storm Ventures, LLC
- Pacific Current Group
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Zeno Ventures
Zeno Ventures invests in early and growth stage technology enabled companies addressing consumer and enterprise markets.
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Philip Edmundson
Philip Edmundson is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded Corvus Insurance in 2017, utilizing AI techniques to revolutionize commercial insurance. His investment focus includes insurtech companies. Philip’s investments are primarily in early to late-stage ventures. Based on his background, he has a track record in the insurance industry, contributing to the success of Corvus. While specific check sizes may not be available, his partnership and collaboration styles likely involve leveraging emergent interdependence for team success. Geographically, Philip’s investments span various regions driven by innovation and growth potential.
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Venrock
Venrock is a venture capital firm investing in technology and healthcare companies.
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Stefan Martinez
Stefan Martinez is a venture capital professional known for investing in innovative and disruptive technologies. He has a background in investment banking and possesses strong analytical abilities in identifying high-growth companies. Stefan’s investment focus areas include SaaS and Human Resources. He typically invests in early-stage startups at the seed round level. Though based in Cologne, Stefan’s geographical preference extends to global opportunities, especially in the EU region. His professional career includes roles such as Stockroom Clerk at LATAM Airlines and Fellow at Venture Hive. Stefan holds a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University and has certifications in Insurance Adjuster and Microsoft Office Specialist. His investment check size ranges based on startup needs.
- Florida Gulfshore Capital
- Bosch Global
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Samuel Jung
Samuel Jung, an Associate at Edge Case Capital Partners, focuses on investments in startups with disruptive technologies including biotech, fintech, AI, blockchain, crypto, NFT, software, social media, and sustainable energy. He collaborates with students through the fast-track experiential internship program. Previous and current investments include students from various universities. Samuel’s investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned on the website.
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Charlie Muirhead
Charlie Muirhead is an angel investor with a focus on AI startups, resilience, and collaboration; based in London, UK. His past investments include Nexagent. He has partnered with companies like Rightster for innovative collaborations. Geographically, he has extended his reach to Los Angeles. Charlie Muirhead’s approach emphasizes collaboration and strategic partnerships for growth and success. Specific investment check sizes are not available.
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Thomas Tull
Thomas Tull is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, known for his leadership in the entertainment and investment realms. He has an investment thesis centered around ‘industrial patriotism’ and targets growth- and early-stage companies. Tull’s investment focus areas include AI, quantum technologies, defense tech, and weapons startups. He is especially active in defense technology investments, with a deliberate stealthiness in his approach. Tull’s investments range from Series A to Series E funding rounds, with notable investments in companies like Anduril, Pryon, and Celestial AI. His investment check size ranges from millions to billions, with the US Innovative Technology Fund seeking billions for defense and commercial sector investments. Tull has a strong track record in the entertainment industry, having produced successful films like ‘300’ and ‘The Dark Knight.’ Additionally, he has formed strategic collaborations, such as Legendary East Ltd, for co-producing films with Huayi Brothers and global distribution through Warner Bros Pictures.
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Accelerating Angels
Accelerating Angels invests in early-stage, high-growth, exceptionally led women-owned businesses solving long-term problems, with a geographical focus on the United States. Their previous investments include startups after raising $1 million of a targeted $3 million fund. They allow investors to use tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs for investments and partner with Equity Trust. The investment check size can be tailored based on retirement accounts, and their partnership approach involves collaboration within angel investor networks to support women-owned companies.
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Alex Katz
Alex Katz serves as a partner at ff Venture Capital, focusing on emerging industries like FinTech, InsurTech, Applied AI, Drones, and Robotics. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage funding for technology companies with a geographical focus on Egypt, the USA, South Africa, and Nigeria. Previous investments and check sizes are not specified publicly. Katz brings a 15-year track record of providing deep operational expertise and support to ffVC’s portfolio companies.
- Volvo Penta
- Kaiwu Capital
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Legendary Ventures
Legendary Ventures is a venture capital firm that accelerates value creation for consumer retail technology companies.
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Thomas Tilli
Thomas Tilli, as an experienced Managing Director at Ing.-Büro Tilli, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting, data science, machine learning, big data, ICT, and solution architecture. With a strong background in project management and requirements engineering, Thomas has an impressive track record in various roles as a Senior Data Scientist at notable companies like DB Netz AG, AISOMA AG, and MUNCHENER RUCKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT. His projects include implementing innovative solutions such as OpenSOC with ML functionality, Knowledge Graphs, and Predictive Maintainance. Thomas’s portfolio showcases his proficiency in handling diverse projects, from AI-driven robotics to business data forecasting, traffic microsimulation, and asset management. His collaboration styles emphasize technical project management, design of software and hardware architecture, as well as the implementation of cutting-edge technologies like deep learning algorithms, Apache Spark, and Elasticsearch. Thomas’s investment focus areas align with his career trajectory, indicating a keen interest in technological advancements and data-driven solutions that drive transformative outcomes.
- Idekapital Fund
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Deb Roy
Deb Roy is a scientist, a tenured professor at MIT, and the director of the MIT Center for Constructive Communication. He focuses on machine learning and human-machine system design, particularly in understanding large-scale social media ecosystems and designing communication tools and social networks. He has previously invested in Infinite Analytics, a data analytics firm specializing in deep machine learning and predictive analytics with a focus on retail and e-commerce. In the past, he co-founded and was the CEO of Bluefin Labs, a media analytics company analyzing TV and social media interactions. Deb Roy’s partnership and collaboration styles are in line with facilitative and collaborative leadership, emphasizing the use of digital technology for better democracy. His specific investment check size and geographical preferences are not publicly available.
- Qualcomm Ventures
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Lauri Lehtmaa
Lauri Lehtmaa is an Investment Manager at Creandum, focusing on early-stage opportunities across various sectors in Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics. His investment range is $230K – $9.3M with a sweet spot of $4.8M. Lauri’s sector and stage rankings include Games, Data Services, AI, and FinTech at both Seed and Series A. He collaborates with investors like Beata Klein, Carl Fritjofsson, Fredrik Cassel, Johan Brenner, and Maximilian Grohmann.
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Ero Carrez
Ero Carrez is an investor focused on successful, robust, family-owned small and medium-sized businesses in the private equity and venture capital sectors. His geographical preference aligns with companies in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Ero Carrez’s investment check size typically ranges between $500K to $1.5M per company. He has a track record of investing in companies like Patriarche, Manufactors Invest, and u201cProjet Etoileu201d. Ero Carrez’s stage of investment is primarily in companies in the digital, smart cities, and healthcare sectors, supporting visionary entrepreneurs to create the champions of tomorrow.
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Anders Nettelblad
Anders Nettelblad, Vice President and Co-Owner of Dobb 2.0, is an individual angel investor based in the Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden. He has previously invested in Fenix Begravning, a company that received SEK10M in funding. Anders Nettelblad’s investment focus areas and geographical preference are not publicly available. His investment check size is unknown, and his partnership and collaboration styles have not been specified. For further information on his investment thesis, track record, and professional career, additional sources may need to be consulted.
- Good News Ventures
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Unusual Ventures
Unusual Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital offering hands-on support and expertise to startups on their early-stage journey.
- Massimo Schäppi
- CYBERIGHT CAPITAL
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Ramamurthy Sivakumar
Ramamurthy Sivakumar, co-founder of Pragya Ventures, focuses on investing in data-centric businesses that commercialize AI and core technologies. The investment check size is undisclosed. Previous investments are not available. Sivakumar has 25 years of experience at Intel and is known for his professional career in technology. Partnership and collaboration styles are not specified.
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Kirill Silkin
Kirill Silkin is an experienced Board Member & Managing Director within the energy industry with a passion for climate change. He is actively involved in Angel Investment opportunities, particularly enthusiastic about Technology and Decarbonization. With a background in Investment Banking, Kirill has a thorough understanding of public and private companies, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. He successfully led various initiatives despite COVID challenges, including field production, license management, and cost reduction strategies. Kirill holds degrees from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Regent’s Business School, and Universitââ Bocconi, specializing in Private Equity and Venture Capital.
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Basis Set Ventures
Basis Set Ventures is an early-stage investment firm focused on artificial intelligence and its practical application.
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Nitesh Banta
Nitesh Banta is a Co-Founder and CEO at B12 with a focus on investing in early-stage technology businesses. He has a special interest in financial services and enterprise IT. Nitesh has a geographical preference for Boston/New England. He has made previous investments in various sectors and stages, including AI, Consumer Internet, Enterprise, and SaaS at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. His investment check size ranges from $25K to $250K, with a sweet spot of $100K. Nitesh Banta has a track record of 91 investments, with recent investments in companies like Draftboard, Varda, and Ilant Health. His professional career includes roles at Getaround, General Catalyst Partners, and Google.
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Falk F. Strascheg
Falk F. Strascheg is an investor focused on venture capital investments. Operating through Falk Strascheg Holding, the firm’s investment thesis encompasses sectors like healthcare, engineering, technology, medicine, 3D, and science. Their family office, Extorel GmbH, specializes in venture capital investments in electronics, laser, semiconductor, and information technology. Falk F. Strascheg’s professional career and track record include founding TECHNOLOGIEHOLDING, a leading venture capital company in Germany. While specific details on the stage of investment, geographical preference, previous investments, investment check size, and partnership styles were not readily available, Falk F. Strascheg has a history of success and expertise in the venture capital industry.
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Homebrew
Homebrew provides seed-stage fund and operational expertise for entrepreneurs building the bottom up economy.
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Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher focuses on investing in brilliant people solving hard problems, has raised a $243 million VC fund for AI, his investments include AI startups like OpenAI, Stability AI, and Anthropic, stresses the importance of investing in people and solving tough problems, and prioritizes potential returns for LPs and personal happiness. He does not disclose specific investment check sizes but has made significant investments. Ashton Kutcher partners with Guy Oseary and Effie Epstein in Sound Ventures and A Grade, and collaborates with various talents to expand reach globally and connect with diverse audiences.
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Omar Sebai
Omar Sebai is an investor at Valia Ventures with a broad investment thesis focused on vertical software, AI-powered applications, and fintech. He invests in companies at seed-stage, early-stage, later-stage, and growth-stage. While his geographical preferences are not explicitly stated, his previous investments showcase his expertise in the industry. His investment check sizes range from $100K to $200K, and his partnership and collaboration styles emphasize building strong relationships and cooperation among partners and workers.
- Acrobator Ventures
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Atlanta Seed Company
Seed & Series A Venture Fund
- Callais Capital Management, LLC
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Piva Capital
Piva is a venture capital firm that primarily invests in disruptive energy and industrial startups.
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Lina Wenner
Lina Wenner is a Partner at firstminute capital, with a focus on health tech, gaming, B2B SaaS, and verticalised AI/ML. She covers the DACH and Nordic regions, leading investments into companies like Clockwork Labs, Engflow, Taktile, Xata, Infraspeak, and more. Lina’s professional career includes work at the Boston Consulting Group. Her partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available data.
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Tamiami Angel Funds
Tamiami Angel Funds is an angel group based in Naples, Florida, founded in 2010. The firm’s investment thesis involves providing seed and startup capital to emerging companies in sectors like SaaS, fintech, edtech, telehealth, and medical devices. They focus on early-stage ventures, seeking to achieve high returns by actively supporting companies. Tamiami Angel Funds does not have geographical restrictions on investment opportunities. Previous investments include companies in various sectors such as Climate Tech. Matthew Hinderman, a partner in the firm, brings a wealth of experience in tax and corporate planning. The specific check size for investments by Tamiami Angel Funds was not available. The partnership and collaboration styles of the firm align with investments in sectors such as SaaS, fintech, edtech, telehealth, and medical devices.
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Christian Friedland
Christian Friedland is an Angel Investor focused on investments in Mobile, Consumer Internet, Local, E-Commerce, Advertising, and more. He typically invests between $1K to $500K per company. His past investments include Hydrobuilder.com and ice.com. Christian’s professional career includes founding and selling Build.com, being a successful entrepreneur, and an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year nominee. He has expertise in providing unique insights and strategies for rapid growth. Christian is based in Puerto Rico and has a collaborative partnership style.
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Base10 Partners
Base10 is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the automation of the real economy.
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David Shriner
David Shriner is an Angel investor and a member at Alliance of Angels based in Spokane, Washington. He typically invests in Seed and Series A stages focusing on Diagnostics, Retail, Analytics, Data Services, BioTech, AI, and FinTech sectors. David’s investment range is $500K – $1.5M with a sweet spot of $1M. His recent investment includes Inherent Biosciences in the Seed stage. David works with co-investors like Jordan S. Ryan and Nola Masterson. Affiliated scouts and angels include Andrew Wang, Bahador Biglari, Ben Sharpe, Beth Morgan, and Carla Fowler. The current fund size he operates with is $100M. David Shriner’s collaborative style involves actively participating with co-investors and angel groups to support startup growth.
- 42CAP Manager GmbH
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Telstra Ventures
Telstra Ventures invests in technology companies and offers synergy revenues to its portfolio companies.
- K2K Development
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Anges Quebec
Anges Quebec is a venture capital investor focusing on pre-seed and seed stage companies. They emphasize the quality of entrepreneurs, sector preferences include ICT B2B, DEEPTECH, and BIOTECHNOLOGY, with an investment check size ranging from $250k to $1.5M. They prefer projects headquartered in Quebec or in joint ventures with angel groups outside Quebec.
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Sara Coady
Sara Coady, a Partner at Operator Collective, focuses on early-stage enterprise and B2B companies in sectors such as Medical Devices, Sales & CRM, AI, and more. She operates in Pre-seed and Seed stages with an investment range of $500K – $1.5M. Her current fund size is $45M, and her sweet spot investment is $1M. Sara has invested in a variety of companies including CoreAgentSync, Amberflo, Amplitude, Bluesky, and more.
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Atomico
Atomico is an international investment firm that focuses on helping disruptive technology companies scale globally.
- Stonehenge Growth Equity Partners
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Jeannette Fürstenberg
Jeannette Fürstenberg is a venture capitalist with a disruption-friendly mindset, focusing on meaningful change and real value by connecting the old and the new. She is a founding partner at La Famiglia, a female-led firm with a vertical focus on ML and AI areas, owning investments across Europe. Jeannette’s investments are primarily in the seed stage and her check sizes typically range between 100,000 and 500,000 euros per company. Her professional career includes being a venture builder, founder, and technology enthusiast. She collaborates in a cooperative style, aiming to foster strategic partnerships and rapid growth.
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Jeff Torrance
Jeff Torrance is a Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Harpoon, focusing on investments in AutoTech, Space, Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Applications, AI, and FinTech at Seed and Series A stages. His investment range is $100K – $5.0M with a sweet spot at $1.5M. Some of his co-investors include Alexa M. Monti, Austin Hays, Chris O’Connor, Jimmy Yun, and Larsen Jensen. Jeff Torrance’s partnership and collaboration style entails working with investors from Harpoon on various seed and Series A investments.
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Altay Askar
Altay Askar is an Angel investor based in Switzerland with a focus on Augmented Reality, Consumer Electronics, Software, Virtual Reality, and Wearables. Altay prefers to invest in early-stage startups and his previous investment includes ORBI. As an Angel investor, Altay Askar is known for providing support to startups in emerging technologies and consumer-oriented sectors. His collaboration style reflects his individual approach, indicating a hands-on and personalized engagement with the startups he invests in. Altay’s check size for investments is not specified but is likely tailored to the needs of the startups he selects, ensuring adequate support for their growth and development.
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Mike Fridgen
Mike Fridgen, Managing Director at Madrona Venture Labs, has a strong investment thesis focusing on building founder value and a commitment to co-found spinout companies. His investment areas include enterprise infrastructure, applications, future of work, cloud infrastructure, e-commerce, AI, and FinTech. He typically invests in the pre-seed and seed stages, with a check size ranging from $100K to $500K, with a sweet spot at $250K. Geographically, he operates in Seattle and Portland. His partnership and collaboration styles involve co-creating and investing in companies, with a track record of over 30 successful companies collectively valued at over $700m in the enterprise AI sector.
- Leitmotif
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Hiten Shah
Hiten Shah is an Angel Investor known for his investment thesis related to users’ proficiency in using Google Search. His investment focus areas include Sales and Marketing, Social Media Marketing & Advertising, Analytics, Consumer Internet, Digital Marketing & SEO, SaaS, Financial Technology, Services Businesses, Technology, and more. He typically invests in Pre Seed, Seed Round, and Early stage VC companies. Geographically, he has invested in various areas including Ohio, Valley California, San Francisco, Redwood City etc. Some of his previous investments include Truebill, Loom, Plasso, and Density. Hiten Shah has a successful track record and professional career that involves leadership roles in supply chain and operations at companies like Integra LifeSciences and Cargo Aircraft Management. His investment check size varies based on the specific opportunity. Shah’s partnership and collaboration styles are oriented towards fostering innovation and a culture of collaboration.
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Ketan Yerneni
Ketan Yerneni is a Principal at KdT Ventures, an early-stage venture firm focusing on frontier computational technologies and science. He has previous experience in Business Development at Rhaeos, a company developing non-invasive diagnostics for hydrocephalus patients, and Surgical Innovation Associates, which was acquired by Integra. Ketan Yerneni’s track record includes bettering patient outcomes in reconstructive surgery and the development of diagnostic solutions. His investment focus areas include frontier computational technologies and science. Ketan Yerneni’s partnership and collaboration styles reflect a hands-on approach to driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. The investment check size and geographical preferences are not specified in the available information.
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Susana Meza Graham
Susana Meza Graham is a seasoned games industry professional with extensive experience in making companies, their business, and people grow. She is an active board member and investor in several games & tech companies worldwide. Susana co-founded and chairs ALDEON, an independent investment firm focusing on early-stage game and technology startups. Her previous roles include CMO and COO at Paradox Interactive, where she played a key role in building the company over 14 years, leading it through phases like a successful IPO and listing. Susana Meza Graham mentors and advises organizations and individuals working with societal impact in different ways.
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Jonathan Gray
Jonathan Gray is the CEO and co-founder of Ghetto Gastro, a creative culinary collective from the South Bronx focusing on social activism and culinary innovations. Gray’s partnership and collaboration styles involve working with a team of successful chefs to create culinary innovations seen in various high-profile events, documentaries, and product lines. He emphasizes unorthodox social activism through his culinary work and aims to inspire global change and community building, particularly in underserved areas. Gray’s approach involves a mix of social movement, test kitchen experimentation, and live theater, with plans for expansion into new ventures like the airline industry.
- Napier Park Financial Partners
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Shay OòéBrien
Shay O’Brien likes to keep 10% of his investment portfolio in gold as an insurance policy, values gold as a hedge against economic downturns, and employs the Glint card for convenient gold spending. Bray Capital focuses on Green and Tech innovations, investing in startups and providing mentorship. They are active in technology, software, and media sectors. The geographical preference of Shay O’Brien and involvement in Stone Program Postdoctoral Fellows at Harvard suggest a focus on research and academia rather than investment. No specific information was found on previous investments.
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Oryzn Capital
Oryzn Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in Israeli teams that work on innovative technologies.
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Brad Gerstner
Brad Gerstner is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, an American investment firm focusing on technology investments globally in public and private markets. The firm manages a long/short public equity fund and invests in private growth equity funds for early and later-stage tech companies. Gerstner typically invests in companies when they discover product-market fit, around a couple of years into a business C round or series B, valuing the company between $50 million and $200 million. His notable investments include Airbyte, Discord, Benchling, Cerebras, Chainalysis, Checkout, OpenSea, Hopin, Plaid, 23andMe, Epic Games, Expedia, Uber, and Snowflake. Gerstner’s investment check sizes can range significantly, as observed in his involvement with Snowflake in a pre-revenue stage with about 10 beta customers. His partnership and collaboration in the private markets involve substantial analysis of pricing businesses and influence his investment choices.
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Quyen Nguyen
Quyen Nguyen is a VC Investor at Antler based in Sweden with an investment range between $100K to $5.0M. His sweet spot for investments is around $1.5M. Quyen focuses on various sectors and stages, including Pre-seed investments in Health & Hospital Services, Marketplaces, Health IT, E-commerce, AI, SaaS, and FinTech, and Seed investments in Marketplaces, E-commerce, Health & Hospital Services, AI, SaaS, and Health IT. His collaboration includes investing with several other investors like Adele Moynihan, Ahmed Bilal, and Ainaya Tama.
- A7 Ventures
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Frank Mies
Frank Mies is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of quofox, and also serves as a Managing Director at 4mr Invest. Specific details about his investment focus areas, check size, and previous investments are not available from the sources searched.
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Paul Freedman
Paul Freedman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Entangled Ventures, specializing in incubation and early stage investments. He has a background in educational businesses and has invested in various sectors including Pre-seed Parenting/Families, Games, Payments, and E-commerce. Previous investments include RaiseMe. Paul Freedman invests in a wide range of industries such as AI and FinTech, with a notable investment check size in the Seed round of RaiseMe at $5 million. His collaborative style involves working closely with innovative education investors, startups, and institutions.
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Brian Li
Brian Li is an angel investor with past investments in PLAE and crickethealth. He focuses on Clean Technology, Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Education, and Social Media. His investment check size and partnership and collaboration styles are not available. Brian Li’s previous roles include Vice President of Finance and Business Operations at Braintrust and Vice President of Business Operations at Dave.
- TRUE
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Philip Hunold
Philip Hunold is focused on investing in transformative technology leaders globally, with a specialization in IoT (Series B), Web3/Blockchain (Series B), and Web3/Crypto (Series B). His investment range is between $20.0M and $25.0M, with a sweet spot of $22.5M. Collaborating with Alexander Helmke, Bart de Jong, Claudius Laskawy, Irit Kahan, and Isabel Eberhardt, Philip’s track record includes involvement in various sectors and stages like IoT and Web3. His current fund size is $350M, reflecting a strategic and sizeable approach to investments.
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Kevin Marcus
Kevin Marcus is the Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, and Board Member at Versium Analytics. He focuses on data enrichment solutions in marketing outreach. His investment focus areas include data usability, identity mapping, and solving data management issues. Versium Analytics primarily invests in predictive analytics solutions for businesses. Kevin Marcus has co-founded successful companies and holds numerous data-related patents. Previous investments by Kevin Marcus include Versium and LifeData. He is known for his technical expertise in architecting scalable systems and his contributions to the marketing and advertising industry. Kevin Marcus has engaged in partnerships, such as with Treasure Data for the launch of Versium Treasure Box. The stage of investment for Kevin Marcus aligns with early to mid-stage startups, offering seed to Series B investments. His geographical preference includes North America and Europe.
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Jason Mendelson
Foundry Group, led by Jason Mendelson, focuses on early to growth-stage technology investments. The firm announced a major shift in their investment strategy emphasizing collaboration and innovation. Foundry Group’s recent investments include Beeswax and FullContact. Jason Mendelson and the team have a track record of successful exits like Fitbit, Gnip, and DataHero. The firm just closed its sixth fund at $500 million with plans to invest in follow-on and growth-stage opportunities, dedicating 25% of the fund to other venture capital investments. Their investment check size is $750 million, and their geographical preference covers Colorado, Utah, and other regions. Jason Mendelson, as a Managing Director, brings his experience as a former software engineer and attorney to partner with entrepreneurs in building great companies. He is deeply involved in Boulder’s collaborative startup ecosystem, advocating mentorship and educational programs for emerging entrepreneurs.
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Vincent Peterson
Vincent Peterson is an Angel Investor focusing on Seed Round investments. His Investment Focus Areas include green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He typically invests in companies at the Seed Round level with a check size of around $100,000. Vincent’s geographical preference is not specified. Some of his Previous Investments include Example company Inc and Company & Company. His track record and professional career details are not available, but he is known for his collaborative approach in partnerships with both angel investors and venture capitalists, emphasizing mentoring, referrals, and co-investments.
- Omni Venture Labs
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Sozo Ventures
Sozo Ventures is a cross-border venture fund focusing on assisting US-based technology start-ups in global expansion.
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Drew Thorngren
Drew Thorngren is a Senior Associate at Manifold, with an investment focus on SMB Software, AI, and FinTech at the pre-seed stage. His check size ranges from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. He has investments in the Midwest and San Francisco Bay Area and collaborates with co-investors Carly Bloom, Esen Karol, James Zuercher, Joe Dwyer, and John Sviokla.
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Kevin Wendle
Kevin Wendle is a seasoned investor with a diverse career background. He is known for pivoting from Hollywood producer to hotelier, demonstrating his versatile capabilities. As the Chairman and Co-Founder of K2 Media, Kevin Wendle focuses on seed-stage investments. His past engagements include leading roles in Hotel Esencia and K2 Media. Kevin Wendle’s investment check size varies, with notable contributions to seed rounds. He has collaborated with industry experts on projects like the ‘Jason Wu x Hotel Esencia’ collection, showcasing a dynamic partnership style. Kevin Wendle’s professional journey reflects a hands-on approach and a commitment to innovative ventures.
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Alison Rosenthal
Alison “Ali” Rosenthal is the founder and Managing Partner of Leadout Capital, where she started in 2018. Her investment focus areas include companies like Deca, Figma, Matterport, Envoy, Beauty For All, and CircleCI. Leadout Capital, under her leadership, has made investments in a diverse range of startups like CoProcure, BlockSpaces, R-Zero, and Near Space Labs. Ali’s investment strategy is centered around early-stage ventures and she has been involved in funding companies such as Figma, Matterport, and Beauty For All (ipsy). Leadout Capital’s investment check size varies but typically involves startups in their early stages. Alison Rosenthal is known for her partnerships and collaborations with a broad community of companies including Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and many others.
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Rod Beckstrom
Rod Beckstrom is an angel investor and Co-Founder of HitCheck, BECKSTROM INC, and Initial Chairman of Cequence Security. He serves as an Advisor at Forgepoint Capital. Rod Beckstrom’s investment focus areas and previous investments are not available. His professional career highlights include being the former President and CEO of ICANN, the founding Director of the U.S. National Cybersecurity Center, and a co-author of the best-selling book ‘The Starfish and the Spider.’ Beckstrom’s professional journey showcases his expertise in cybersecurity, Internet leadership, and organizational leadership. Unfortunately, details regarding his investment check size, geographical preference, and stage of investment are not accessible.
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TDF Ventures
TDF Ventures is a venture capital firm that targets seed and Series A investments in technology companies.
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Hannes Klöpper
Hannes Klöpper is a prominent investor with a focus on the digitalization & AI, HealthTech, and Sustainability sectors. He typically invests in companies with revenues ranging from â¬1 to â¬10 million and a proven product-market fit. Klöpper emphasizes impact alongside returns and provides support to entrepreneurs in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in revenue. His investment check size varies based on the company’s growth potential. Klöpper values collaboration and offers not just capital but also his extensive network and experience gained from investing in over 70 private technology companies. His current investment portfolio showcases a diverse range of sectors and countries, highlighting his strategic approach to investing.
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Trevor Cox
Trevor Cox is an Angel investor based in Seattle, Washington, and a member at Alliance of Angels. His investment range is $500K – $1.5M with a sweet spot at $1M. Trevor’s focus areas include Hardware, Retail, Cloud Infrastructure, BioTech, and AI at both seed and Series A stages. He prefers investments in the Seattle/Portland region. Some of Trevor’s affiliated partners include Andrew Wang, Bahador Biglari, Ben Sharpe, Beth Morgan, and Carla Fowler. He is known for his collaboration with Alliance of Angels in nurturing startup investments.
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Noro-Moseley Partners
NMP is a venture capital firm that has invested in more than 160 promising start-ups and early-growth-stage companies in the technology,
- Aquarius Financial
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Dave Balter
Dave Balter invests in companies spanning data science, edtech, software, and more. He has served in executive roles and invested in startups at different stages from Pre-Seed to Stage A. His geographical preference includes Greater Boston Area and London, United Kingdom. Some of his previous investments include board positions at Broadlume and Boch Center, and roles at companies like Kindara and dunnhumby Ventures.
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Angel Gomez
Angel Gomez is a VC and Angel investor with a wide range of industry experience in areas including Telecommunications, Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning, Energy, Healthcare, Consumer Internet, and CPG. He has worked with companies like NowThis, MobiTV, Mojix, Airspan, Mimosa Networks, NextNav, and others. His investment focus areas span across various industries. Angel Saad Gomez’s investments and mentorship activities demonstrate his commitment to fostering startup growth and innovation.
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Dennis von Ferenczy
Dennis von Ferenczy is focused on investments in advanced machine-learning technology for identity verification through IDnow, ensuring legal security and highest data security in Europe. He co-founded IDnow in February 2014 with a focus on technology, identity management, information technology, machine learning, and security. IDnow targets business customers like banks, telecom companies, and Fintechs for online customer identification and contract conclusion.
- Qualgro Partners Pte Ltd.
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Kevin Mahaffey
Kevin Mahaffey is an Angel Investor and Co-Founder at SNR with investments in various sectors including Human Capital/HRTech, Sales & CRM, Logistics, AI, and more. Some of his notable investments include Knostic, Saleor Commerce, Monomer Bio, and dcbel. His partnership and collaboration styles align with a diverse workforce to draw from various opinions, styles, and experiences to relate to global customers and improve business strategy.
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Alistair Forbes
Alistair Forbes is a global technology entrepreneur, executive, angel investor, and business mentor. With a focus on early-stage tech businesses, he provides investment and support to startups in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advertising technology, and software as a service. His partnership and collaboration style involve leveraging the skills of people to support sustainability improvement, as seen with projects like Pets at Home. Alistair has a background in various managerial roles related to welding technology and product management, demonstrating a wealth of experience in technical sectors. He is known for his leadership coaching, mentorship, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
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Kenn So
Kenn So is an experienced professional currently engaging in corporate development & strategy at Smartsheet. Alongside his corporate role, he dedicates time to writing, hosting, and investing in AI projects at Generational. With a background in banking at Evercore and data science at EY, Kenn has transitioned into venture capital as a Venture Partner at Firsthand Alliance and previously as an Investor at Shasta Ventures. His educational journey includes studies at Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, National University of Singapore, and Ateneo de Manila University. Kenn’s diverse career path reflects his expertise in strategy, finance, and investments, positioning him as a seasoned investor with a comprehensive understanding of the startup landscape.
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Garuda Ventures
Garuda is an angel fund run by full-time operators Rishi Taparia and James Richards. We spend every day on the founder side of the table.
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B&Y Venture Partners
BY Venture Partners is a MENA based venture capital firm that invests globally at both seed and growth stage.
- BOLDstart Ventures
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Sol Trujillo
Sol Trujillo, the Co-founder and CEO of LAT VC, focuses on investing in businesses led by Latinos, as part of his Investment Thesis. His venture capital firm, L’Attitude Ventures, aims to build ‘a multibillion-dollar AUM firm that will endure for many generations’. The stage of investment for L’Attitude Ventures is aimed at establishing a long-lasting and impactful presence in the market. Sol Trujillo’s partnership and collaboration style is exemplified by his role as the Chair and Co-founder of Latino Donor Collaborative, where U.S. Latino business leaders work together to create an accurate understanding of the Latino consumer. Geographically, his preference revolves around supporting Latino-owned businesses and fostering economic growth within this community.
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James Weinert
James Weinert is an investor with a focus area in serving as Chairman at Extract Systems and as an Angel Investor. His investment check size, geographical preference, and partnership and collaboration styles are not publicly available. He has a track record in motocross championships and a professional career in racing. Specific details on his investment thesis, investment focus areas, stage of investment, previous investments, and partnership and collaboration styles are not available from the sources searched.
- Freshmen Fund
- Kingsoft Cloud
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Roman Scharf
Roman Scharf is an Austrian angel investor with a â¬150m fund size, focusing on seed investments in sectors like Data Services, Enterprise Applications, IoT, Health IT, and FinTech. His recent investments include Pactum ($20M Series A) and Kaia Health ($75M Series C). He has collaborated with co-investors such as Peter Lasinger and Heather Roxborough. Roman’s professional background includes roles like Documentation Specialist at NVIDIA and Lead Developer at Chaotic Formula. Roman is also the Owner of Luxury Bazaar/LuxAge Group, specializing in high-end watches, jewelry, and luxury items.
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Petter Sehlin
Petter Sehlin, Founding Partner at True Global Ventures, invests in AI, Web3/Blockchain (Seed), SaaS (Seed), FinTech (Seed), Web3/Blockchain (Series A), SaaS (Series A), and FinTech (Series A). His investment thesis focuses on early-stage AI companies, with investments in financial services, information technology, cryptocurrency, blockchain, TMT, big data, and infrastructure sectors. Notable previous investments include Ledger, Coinhouse, The Sandbox, and Bluzelle. Petter Sehlin’s track record includes personally investing in 30 ICOs and having a current fund size of $100M. He typically invests in the range of $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. His partnership team includes co-investors such as Babu Sk, Beatrice Lion, Bertrand Berullier, Bowie Lau, and Carl Johan Grandinson.
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Maya Kass
Maya Kass is a tech investor focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Devices, Cybersecurity, and FinTech. She primarily invests in seed stage startups in Latin America. Maya’s check sizes range from $250K to $5M. Her past investments are not available, but she has a background in finance and data science. Maya’s partnership and collaboration styles are not specifically mentioned.
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Nina Neumann
Nina Neumann is an investor at Picus Capital with an investment range of $250K – $750K, focusing on Human Capital/HRTech, TransportationTech, EnergyTech, Insurance, E-commerce, Real Estate/PropTech, Health IT, and FinTech at Series B stage.
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Lucy Wang
Lucy Wang is an experienced early stage emerging technology investor and operator, serving as the Co-Founder and General Partner at Divergent Capital. She focuses on backing deeply technical founders creating impact through innovative technologies, with a preference for investments in ML/AI, blockchain, robotics/autonomous systems, aerospace, AR/VR, computational life sciences, synthetic bio, new materials, and energy-related solutions. Lucy typically invests in the range of $500K – $2.0M, with a sweet spot of $1M per investment. Her notable previous investments include companies like Immuta and Wayfinder Biosciences. With a background in machine learning and experience at firms like 11.2 Capital and Greycroft Partners, Lucy brings a diverse track record and professional career in the investment landscape. She actively engages in partnerships and collaborations to support the growth of the startups she invests in.
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Agate Freimane
Agate Freimane is the General Partner at Norrsken VC, a â¬320M fund with a focus on impact startups. The fund aims to back over 30 startups in climate tech, energy, biotech AI, and health tech, linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Agate has invested in Sunsave, Granular Energy, Lun, and Material Exchange. Her professional career includes being the Head of Investment at BrickVest and she holds a degree from the University of Warwick. Norrsken VC invests in startups with clear environmental or social impact objectives, and Agate’s investments usually range in the millions.
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Sachin Duggal
Sachin Duggal is a visionary entrepreneur focused on revolutionizing app creation through AI. His investment thesis is to simplify app development, stimulate industry growth, and foster inclusivity. He invests in AI technology and envisions elevating AI product management. Sachin focuses on early stages of the AI revolution. Geographically, he collaborates with investors like QIA. Sachin’s previous investments include Builder.ai, a platform to make building software accessible. He has a stellar track record starting Nivio and winning awards for his entrepreneurship. Sachin’s investment check size reaches $250 million for Series D funding. His partnership styles include collaborations with companies like Microsoft to make technology more accessible and impactful.
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Ronke Oyekunle
Ronke Oyekunle, a Co-founder of Newco, is an Angel Investor specializing in Seed Round investments. Her professional background includes a Master of Science in Finance from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. Ronke’s investment focus is on Seed Round opportunities. She is associated with Relevant Investments at $1,000,000. Previous investments are not available. The investment check size and partnership collaboration style details are undisclosed.
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Nicole Junkermann
Nicole Junkermann, a German-born investor and entrepreneur based in London, founded NJF Capital, the venture capital arm of NJF Holdings. She specializes in transformative technologies and bridges the gap between traditional business and innovative technologies. With an investment focus on content, media, technology, genomics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, Junkermann values strategic insights to make impactful investments. Her geographical preference is international, with notable investments in Swarm Technologies, Bolt, Really Sports, Carbyne, and Gordian Biotechnology. Nicole’s successful career includes founding and selling businesses, co-founding Infront Sports and Media, and leading private equity fund United in Sports. Her investment check sizes range vary based on the stage, with an emphasis on early to late-stage ventures. Nicole Junkermann’s partnership and collaboration styles focus on fostering clear vision, collaboration, openness to different perspectives, practicality, reliability, and investing in people behind businesses.
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Peter Relan
Peter Relan is the founder of YouWeb Incubator, focusing on green technology, gaming, social communications, education, and the artificial intelligence sectors. The incubator prefers to invest in startups at the early stage.
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Ascent Venture Partners
Ascent is a venture capital firm that invests in early stage, emerging B2B technology companies, backing over 110 companies since 1985.
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TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Helping leading corporations & ambitious entrepreneurs work together to create new business models, revenue streams, products, and markets.
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Bruce Jaffe
Bruce Jaffe is a seasoned investor with a focus on early-stage tech and tech-enabled businesses, specializing in FinTech, Workplace, Climate, and AI industries. His typical investment check size ranges from $100k to $500k, and his previous investments include companies like Bloglovin’ and Yoodli in sectors like EdTech and Media & Entertainment. With over 25 years of experience as a Technology Operator and Investor, he brings extensive expertise from his leadership roles at Microsoft and Donuts. Bruce Jaffe values collaboration and partnership, providing mentorship and operational experience to early-stage founders. His investment approach is hands-on, drawing from his background in corporate development and strategic investments at Microsoft.
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Owen Lozman
Owen Lozman is the Managing Director of M Ventures, leading the Technology Investments in Electronics, Frontier Tech, and Sustainability. With a background in R&D, he has successfully led projects from concept to commercialization and holds a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry. Owen has previously worked at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, and has industry experience with FujiFilm, Avecia, and the University of Leeds. He has published over 50 scientific papers and 15 patents. Based in Amsterdam, Owen focuses on investments in companies like Electroninks, Mosa Meat, and Pacific Light & Hologram within the technology sector. His career showcases a track record of bringing disruptive technologies to market through collaboration with customers and partners.
- Vesalius Ventures
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Gabby Dizon
Gabby Dizon, the co-founder and CEO of Yield Guild Games, leads a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on enabling gamers to earn money through play-to-earn games leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The investment thesis of Yield Guild Games aims to build the largest virtual economy by investing in play-to-earn games, their in-game assets, sponsoring gamers, and enhancing the future of gaming in the Metaverse. With a retail ROI of 18.89x+1,789%, Gabby Dizon has a track record of 36 investments and a strong focus on the Southeast Asian market. Yield Guild Games operates predominantly in the Philippines, with collaborations that emphasize community engagement, innovative questing systems, and Web3 adoption. Previous investments include Sending Network, Parallel, GAM3S.GG, and Rilla, showcasing a commitment to disruptive technologies and gaming innovations.
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Christian Arndt
Christian Arndt invests in early stage B2B software companies. His geographical preference is not specified. Some previous investments include DocuWare, akirolabs, agriportance, and doinstruct. Christian started his career in the startup environment in 2010 and has been active on the investor side since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master in International Business. The investment check size is not specified on the website.
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George Kassabgi
George Kassabgi is an angel investor with a focus on Seed Round investments in industries like healthcare, social games, predictive analytics, and enterprise software. He has made investments in companies such as Luminoso, Ensufiry, and Zapprx. His geographical preference includes the United States, specifically Boston and San Francisco. George Kassabgi’s track record includes founding Keas and making investments across various sectors. His investment check size varies, with an example of $1.5M for an Angel Round. He is known for his collaborative and partnership-oriented style.
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Svetozar Georgiev
Svetozar Georgiev is a Partner at Eleven Ventures with a focus on supporting startups in the AI sector within the Future of Work vertical. He co-founded Telerik, Telerik Academy, and Campus X, transitioning to share his entrepreneurial experiences and assist startups post-Telerik’s acquisition. His investments include companies in Business Services and Telecom sectors, primarily in Bulgaria and India. Georgiev’s professional career highlights overseeing educational institutions, mentoring startups, and contributing to community organizations. He collaborates with a diverse team at Eleven Ventures, empowering startups in the Future of Work sector by supporting ventures pioneering AI advancements and redefining UX/UI for global success.
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Shiva Shivakumar
Dr. Shiva Shivakumar is the CEO and Co-Founder of Urban Engines. His investment thesis focuses on leveraging data to enhance city transportation systems. Dr. Shivakumar’s investment areas include data analytics, urban mobility, and transportation optimization. He primarily invests in early-stage startups and has a geographical preference for the West Coast of the United States. Some of his notable previous investments include Metanautix and Google. With a track record in the tech and analytics industry, Dr. Shivakumar’s professional career includes a VP Engineering role at Google Inc. He typically invests check sizes in the range of millions for seed and Series A stages. His partnership and collaboration style reflect an individual/angel investor approach with a focus on seed-stage startups.
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Yuri Gurski
Yuri Gurski is an angel investor with personal investments in companies such as Cherry Labs, AIMatter, Masquerade, and MAPS.ME. His primary investment focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security, and Smart Home technologies. Yuri Gurski has a track record as the Co-founder and CEO of Palta, contributing his expertise as an executive, entrepreneur, investor, and start-up mentor. He is located in Cyprus and has investments in Europe. Yuri Gurski’s investment check size ranges based on the funding round, and his partnership and collaboration style align with building global tech and media businesses, aiming for growth and success.
- HOWZAT
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Troy Muljat
Troy Muljat is an Investor at Bellingham Angel Group, specializing in commercial real estate sales, development, and property management. He focuses on investment sales brokerage for various property types like industrial, land, office, retail, and multi-family. Troy has a background in real estate investment, sales, and property development throughout the Northwest. He has a broad network in the commercial real estate industry and is actively involved in community services, serving as Chairman of local committees. With expertise in feasibility studies, appraisals, and commercial property development, Troy holds a BA in Business marketing from Seattle Pacific University. His investment preferences are early to middle-stage companies, primarily in the Bellingham area, with a strong interest in real estate development.
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SunCruces Angels
SunCruces Angels is focused on transforming the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Paso del Norte region through advocacy, members, and programs. The Fund aims to provide educational content and experiences for angel investors, host special forums for exchanging investment concepts, educate emerging companies, and promote regional companies for economic strengthening. SunCruces Angels emphasizes active participation in their regional ecosystem and plans to launch in September. For more information, contact suncrucesangels@gmail.com.
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Gale Bowman
Gale Bowman, the Managing Director of IrishAngels, leads an angel fund in Chicago. IrishAngels invests in early-stage businesses raising $1 million to $3 million in seed and Series A capital. Their investment focus areas include software, SaaS, and analytics. With over $5.5 million invested in 15 companies over the past two years, Gale Bowman has steered successful deals including Rivet Radio, Page Vault, and Eyelation. The group, comprising 150 University of Notre Dame alums, has a geographical preference for Chicago startups. Gale teaches a course on early stage financing and collaborates with ESTEEM students on entrepreneurial projects. IrishAngels’ investment check sizes range from $1 million to $3 million.
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Kevin Merritt
Kevin Merritt is an angel investor with a focus on AI, B2B Sales, and Customer Data Platform. His investments typically range between $200K-$500K, with a maximum investment of approximately $3M in select companies. Kevin has a track record as the founder and CEO of Socrata, a cloud software company based in Seattle. His partnership and collaboration style may involve equal partnerships and collaborations. While specific details about his investment thesis, stage of investment, geographical preference, and detailed previous investments are not available, Kevin’s career showcases his expertise and success in the technology sector.
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Felix von Laffert
Felix von Laffert is passionate about exchanging ideas with founders and topics that will shape the future. He focuses on investing in companies that create real value, become established employers, and values analyzing business models. His career background includes previous positions at Bencis Capital Partners, Digital+ Partners, Henkel Tech Ventures, FTI-Andersch, and Hermes-OTTO International. Felix has a BSc. in International Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and The University of British Columbia (UBC).
- Verizon
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Cheryl Zimberlin
Cheryl Zimberlin, Investment Director at M Ventures (Merck), is known for her focus on Digital Health, BioTech, Health & Hospital Services, and Health IT sectors. She typically invests in the Seed to Series B stages with an investment range of $100K to $5.0M and a sweet spot of $1.5M. Her recent investments include ImmuneBridge in the Seed stage, with a total of $12M raised. Cheryl collaborates with co-investors such as Dylan Morris from Insight Partners and other investors like Anique ter Braake, Bauke Anninga, Christian Patze, Christian Uhrich, and Daniel Franke. Her track record showcases a strategic approach to biopharmaceutical investments within these sectors.
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Wanjiru Chabeda
Wanjiru Chabeda joined Join Capital in November 2021 and brings over eight years of experience in the African startup and SME ecosystem. She has worked as a consultant with early-stage startups in East Africa, focusing on go-to-market strategies, operational processes, and investment materials. With a background at Zephyr Acorn, she has expertise in investing in tech-enabled startups and operational support. Wanjiru has a track record of problem-solving and a strong focus on enhancing team performance. Her experiences climbing Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro reflect her belief in the balance between individual potential and teamwork.
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La Famiglia
La Famiglia is an early-stage venture capital fund backing the best tech entrepreneurs across Europe and the US.
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Nikolaus Bayer
Nikolaus Bayer is an angel investor known for investing in early stage software ventures, particularly those with B2B business models. His focus areas include digitalization, artificial intelligence, operations research, and impact/sustainability. Investments are made shortly before or after market entry, with strong emphasis on being an advisor and sparring partner. Nikolaus holds the title of Germany’s Business Angel of the Year 2020. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, he co-founded IRIS Analytics GmbH in 2007. His investments are mainly in Germany and internationally. His portfolio includes blockchain solutions, SaaS for Amazon merchants, sustainable packaging, AR/VR training systems, music data analytics app, and cyber security solutions. Contact: hi@beai.eu, Address: HerrnackerstraÁe 6, 61381 Friedrichsdorf, Germany.
- ONEVC
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Bolt
Bolt is a pre-seed venture firm investing where the digital and physical world intersect.
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Jaan Tallinn
Jaan Tallinn, a Co-Founder of Ambient Sound Investments, is known for his expertise in P2P technologies and co-founding Skype. He serves as an Advisor at various companies, advises Karma Ventures, and is a Board Member at Lingvist. With a background in theoretical physics, he also serves as a Board Member and Advisor at Nanotronics. His investment focus areas include Aerospace, Internet, Satellite Communication, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Data Center, Machine Learning, Analytics, and more. While his geographical preference includes Estonia, his investments span across a diverse range of markets. Jaan Tallinn is a strategic thinker involved in researching potential portfolio companies and providing guidance to startups.
- VanEdge Capital Inc.
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Kirk Wolfe
Kirk Wolfe, a Partner at MK Capital in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the software and cloud services sector. His current investment range is from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot of $1.5M. Kirk’s preferred sector and stage rankings include Cloud Infrastructure (Seed), Enterprise (Seed), Cloud Infrastructure (Series A), and Enterprise (Series A). Notable previous investments include OneCause, SimpleReach, and Kollective Technology. Kirk’s current fund size is $150M, with investment connections to Kara Nortman (Upfront Ventures) and Shawn Carolan (Menlo Ventures). He collaborates with various co-investors from MK Capital and other venture capital firms, supporting startups at different funding stages with a focus on cloud and enterprise sectors.
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Moritz Schollaehn
Moritz Schollaehn is an Investor and VC Principal at Earlybird Venture Capital based in Berlin, Germany. His investment range is $100K – $5.0M with a sweet spot of $1.5M. Earlybird’s current fund size is â¬350m. Moritz focuses on sectors like LegalTech, Developer Tools, EnergyTech, IoT, Web3/Blockchain, Data Services, and E-commerce across various stages. He has a partnership with Akash Bajwa, Alexander Müller, and others at Earlybird Venture Capital, and collaborates with scouts and angels like Cem Sertoglu and Fabian Heilemann. Moritz has been involved in funding rounds for startups in LegalTech, Developer Tools, EnergyTech, and IoT, among others.
- PSL Ventures
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Rakesh Halari
Rakesh Halari is an investor with a diverse background, focusing on Web3 startups, crypto, AI, and EdTech companies. He serves as a Limited Partner at a Web3 venture capital fund based in Sydney, with investments in DAOs, Metaverse projects, gaming startups, non-blockchain firms, and EdTech companies.
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Armando Pauker
Armando Pauker is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Tensility Venture Partners, focusing on seed and early-stage venture investments in enterprise software using predictive analytics and AI learning algorithms. His investment focus areas include enterprise infrastructure (hardware, software, security) and cleantech. Armando’s stage of investment is primarily in the seed stage. He is based in Chicago, IL, USA, and his geographical preference is presumably in the Midwestern US region. Some of his previous investments include BrainCheck and investements in Solmentum. Armando’s partnership and collaboration styles involve taking active roles in organizations such as Apex Venture Partners, where he was a General Partner, emphasizing early and expansion stage VC focused on enterprise infrastructure and capital-efficient cleantech. Throughout his career, he has held various key roles, including Vice President of Networking Products at Cybernet Systems and Senior Product Manager at EFI. Armando holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BS in Engineering from the California Institute of Technology.
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Michael Neril
Michael Neril focuses on cloud technology/applications, enterprise software, mobile, and marketplaces. He invests in Series A to Series C stages, with a geographical preference for the Western US, particularly San Francisco Bay Area and West Coast. Some of his previous investments include Percepto, Datagen Technologies, Cyble, Celential.ai, Koan, CoLab Software, and Waycare. His investment check size varies based on the stage of investment. He emphasizes partnership and collaboration in his investment approach.
- Wipro
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Jessica Li
Jessica Li is a Venture Partner at Predictive VC, with a focus on Series B Data Services, Marketplaces, BioTech, Data Services (Seed), Data Services (Series A), and Digital Health (Series B). Her investment check size typically ranges from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. Jessica has a track record of delivering large-scale transformation projects and has 15+ years of industry experience. She specializes in Data Architecture, Information Management, and customer data in Finance, Telecom, and Marketing spaces. Her current role is as a Solution Architect at Macquarie Group. Jessica prioritizes building long-term, broad relationships in venture capital and values well-rounded founder teams with a focus on process orientation.
- Vendep Capital
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Thibault Launay
Thibault Launay is a Tier 4 Angel Investor with a focus on crypto projects. He invests in seed-stage startups with recent investments in blockchain services. Thibault Launay’s investment check size ranges between $300K to $1 million. Previous investments include Exclusible, a marketing startup that raised $6.8 million, and Afrimalin, a transportation startup that secured $400K. His professional career involves being the CEO of Exclusible, a company specializing in luxury NFTs and metaverse activations.
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Elad Gil
Elad Gil is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and future optimist, involved in investments, incubations, and operating companies focusing on the technology future. His investment focus areas include AI, longevity research, societal beauty, inspiration, and human capital movements. Elad typically invests at late-stage funding sources. He has made notable investments in companies like Airbnb, Airtable, Anduril, and Coinbase. Elad’s professional career includes significant contributions to major tech companies, founding and investing in startups, and successful entrepreneurial projects. While specific check sizes may vary, he is known for individual check sizes of up to $50 million in a single round, often from a growth fund. Elad Gil’s partnership and collaboration styles emphasize coordination, collaboration, and relationship-building for mutual success.
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Nicolas Wittenborn
Nicolas Wittenborn is the Founder of Adjacent Venture Capital. He serves as a Board Member at DESelect and Prose and has served as a Board Member at Blinkist, OwnBackup, and Numetric. He previously worked as Vice President at Insight Partner and as a Principal at Point Nine Capital. His professional career began in real estate management and marketing. Having a passion for young technology ventures, Nicolas has strong ties to the startup scene in Berlin.
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Manfred Krischke
Manfred Krischke is a business angel investor with a PhD in aerospace engineering from the Technical University of Munich. He has a successful track record, having founded and sold RapidEye, a start-up using satellites for mapping agriculture. With experience at Intermap GmbH and Spacetec Capital Partners, he now leads his own investment company, specializing in early-stage hi-tech ventures. Manfred’s investment check size varies, as seen in his involvement with Cloudeo. He engages in partnerships focusing on scalable optical communication solutions. Manfred Krischke’s geographical preference aligns with his EU and EMEA experience.
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Mark Jacobstein
Mark Jacobstein, an investor, focuses on investment areas such as Advertising, Games, Social Networks, Media/Content, Marketplaces, Enterprise, and AI at the Pre-seed and Seed stages. His previous investments include companies like OurHealthMate, Scoot, Disconnect, and Badongo.com. Mark’s career spans entrepreneurial technology in health tech, biotech, molecular diagnostics, and digital health fields. He has a track record of founding a fantasy sports business in the early 90s and later progressing to consulting for leading companies like Xerox and McKinsey. The investment check size for Jimini Health, a company he is associated with, is in the early-stage VC range. Mark Jacobstein’s partnership and collaboration style reflect a focus on systemic paradigm-shifting changes in technology and a proactive approach to business growth.
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Janic Frölicher
Janic Frölicher is a Founding Partner at BackBone Ventures, a Swiss-based VC firm. His investment focus areas include seed-stage and early-stage companies in sectors like food technology, communications, networking, innovative ICT, and disruptive technologies. Geographically, Janic prefers investments in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Israel. Some of his previous investments include CareerFairy, Dropz, Flytrex, The nu+ Company, Boostbar, Neon, Supermeat, Levo, Startchy, Voliro, Imburse, Alaya, The Singularity Group, Acodis, Yamo, Threatray, Atfinity, Immunos Therapeutics, and Spyce. Janic’s check size typically ranges from $1M to $5.0M, with a sweet spot of $2.5M. He collaborates with investors like Andreas Guggenbühl, Jan Claudio Muñoz, Laszlo Meier, Marcel Kubli, and Miklos Stanek. BackBone Ventures seeks to have a positive impact on the next generation through proficient venture investments for a positive future living.
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Richard Ferguson
Dr. Richard Ferguson, known for his 35+ years of corporate leadership, has a focus on investments in EdTech and HealthTech sectors, with notable investments in companies like OpenLoop and HLT. He has a track record of 3 investments, including founding IntelliSee, an AI-based weapon detection system. Ferguson’s recent investment in OpenLoop was valued at $3 million. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly detailed in available sources.
- Talisman Capital Partners, LLC
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Jean Bourget
Jean Bourget is an Angel Investor focusing on Seed Rounds in industries like Internet of Things, SaaS, Cybersecurity, and Technology, Media and Telecom. He has made investments in various companies and participates actively in startup funding rounds. His investment check size ranges from seed funding to Series C. He maintains a strong presence in Information Security and has a diverse professional background, including being an adjunct professor and organizer for Information Security Conferences.
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Radhika Ramachandran
Radhika Ramachandran is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various roles across digital marketing, communications, strategic partnerships, and fundraising. She has served in key positions such as Digital/Strategic Marketing & Communications Consultant, Inbound/Digital Marketing & Social Media strategist, and Chief Marketing Officer. With a track record of successful collaborations, Radhika has worked with a diverse range of organizations and tech startups globally. Her expertise includes driving innovative marketing campaigns, managing digital initiatives, and fostering strong partnerships. Radhika holds advanced certifications in Inbound Marketing and Frictionless Sales, coupled with an MBA and MS in Information Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence/Expert Systems.
- Lavrock Ventures
- LiquidMetal Ventures
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Markus Gleim
Markus Gleim, Principal at Northzone in Berlin, focuses on early-stage companies across enterprise, infrastructure & developers, and healthcare. He is particularly interested in products that evolve established ways of working, bring together communities, or disrupt long-standing value chains. Markus has invested in companies like Microverse, Mimo, Ravio, and Stonly. With a background at digital health scale-up KRY / LIVI and BCG strategy consulting, he holds degrees in business and economics from the University of Cambridge and Bochum University. Markus also has a technology and innovation background, being an early adopter of technology and involved in projects like Fashion for Good.
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Farzad Nazem
Farzad Nazem is an angel investor focused on pre-seed investments in areas such as Hardware, Medical Devices, Analytics, Education, BioTech, Marketplaces, Health & Hospital Services, Health IT, AI, and SaaS. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His investment check size ranges and geographical preference are not specified. Farzad Nazem has a strong track record with 54 investments recorded, including companies like Ceevra, Inc., TigerGraph, Emailage, Luminist, and Tubi. With a background as the former CTO of Yahoo!, he brings extensive experience to his investments. His partnership and collaboration style involves engagement through partnerships and collaborations to drive innovation.
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Mans Hultman
Måns Hultman, a seasoned investor with over 30 years of IT experience and a history of CEO and Chairman roles at QlikTech, brings a wealth of expertise to his investments. His career includes driving QlikTech’s growth and successful IPO. Måns focuses on growth companies, having been an early investor in Vector Center. While specifics on investment focus, stage, check size, and partnership styles are not available, Måns’s geographic preference is in Sweden. His portfolio likely includes tech and data-focused companies, as indicated by his background, and his investment experience positions him as a key figure in the European data revolution.
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André Haardt
André Haardt, an investor at Ikigai Ventures, is focused on investing in seed-stage technology companies within the gaming and frontier tech sectors. Ikigai Ventures, based in Luxembourg, seeks growth potential beyond its home market with a global expansion vision. The firm aims to acquire high-growth businesses in the ESG sectors, showing a commitment to ethical, sustainable, and profitable investing. It’s collaboration style fosters trust and mutual respect. While the investment check size is not specified, their investment approach is actively seeking opportunities in the gaming and frontier tech spaces, positioning them to support startups in their growth journey.
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Sarah Fay
Sarah Fay, Managing Director at Glasswing Ventures, is a seasoned professional with a deep background in the marketing services industry and a strong focus on AI investments. Glasswing Ventures emphasizes visionary early-stage founders driving innovation in enterprise and security markets using AI. Sarah’s geographical focus extends across North America and Europe. She has led investments in marketing technology, digital, and B2B marketplaces. Her career includes roles at Aegis Media, Isobar, and Carat USA. Sarah’s investment check sizes vary based on the company’s needs. Her partnership and collaboration style at Glasswing Ventures is marked by fostering trust and kindness, reflecting the firm’s commitment to supporting the next generation of intelligent enterprise through strategic investments.
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Lee Giove
Lee Giove is an investor at XBTO Humla Ventures, a generalist fintech fund having offices in New York, Miami, Paris, and Gothenburg. The fund focuses on emerging tech, blockchain, digital asset ecosystems, financial products, AI, and financial inclusion. With 23 investments, Lee Giove’s latest investment was in Omega as part of their Series A on February 6, 2024. The portfolio includes Decrypt as one of the exits. XBTO Humla Ventures engages in co-investments with various partners.
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Romulus Capital
Romulus Capital is an American seed- and early-stage venture capital fund that invests in technology companies.
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Pritesh Patel
Pritesh Patel is a seasoned professional with a diverse career track record in leading engineering teams at top technology companies like Amazon, Cisco Systems, and Dropbox. Currently serving as the VP of Engineering at Apporto, Pritesh holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from UC Berkeley and has a background in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. His expertise spans strategic programs, software engineering, and leadership roles in companies such as Amazon and Cisco Systems. Pritesh’s career journey showcases significant contributions to the tech industry, building solutions in IoT, and driving business growth through technical innovation and collaboration.
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Carly Bloom
Carly Bloom, a Senior Associate at Manifold, has an investment range of $100K – $5.0M with a sweet spot at $1.5M. She focuses on SMB Software (Pre-seed), AI (Pre-seed), FinTech (Pre-seed), SMB Software (Seed), AI (Seed), FinTech (Seed), SMB Software (Series A), AI (Series A), FinTech (Series A), Midwest, and San Francisco Bay Area. Carly has collaborated with investors such as Drew Thorngren, Esen Karol, James Zuercher, Joe Dwyer, and John Sviokla.
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Emergence Capital
Emergence is a venture capital firm, investing in early and growth-stage cloud and SaaS visionaries that change the way the world works.
- Dream Maker Ventures
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Ullas Naik
Ullas Naik, the Founder and General Partner at Streamlined Ventures, leads a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in visionary founders. Streamlined Ventures focuses on transformative technology companies using AI, Data Science, Blockchain, and more. Ullas is seasoned with over two decades of experience, previously co-founding Cota Capital and being a key member at Globespan Capital. He has a track record of investing in companies like Vise, Sunshine, and Mattermark. Ullas typically invests at the Seed stage and prefers the San Francisco Bay Area and Western US regions. Streamlined Ventures’ check sizes range around $100,000. Ullas aims to build an investment platform rooted in the belief that founders are the true heroes of entrepreneurial value creation.
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Bede Jordan
Bede Jordan is a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund with a background as a Microsoft veteran, particularly in HoloLens technology. His investment focus areas include DeepTech, Food and Beverage, AI, and Consumer Internet at both Seed and Series A stages. Bede Jordan’s geographical preference centers around Seattle and Portland. He is known for previous investments in companies like Shelf Engine, addressing food waste challenges. In his professional career, Bede has held technical and leadership roles in organizations like Maritime NZ, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, and NZ Police. His investment check size typically ranges from $200,000 to $300,000, with a sweet spot at $250,000. Bede Jordan’s partnership and collaboration styles reflect his collaborative leadership approach and experience in managing and supporting large-scale projects and teams. He holds certifications in various technical and project management areas.
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Christian Schuetz
Christian Schuetz is a Partner at b2venture, one of the most active investors in Europe, passionate about venture investing in life sciences, medtech, and health-AI sectors. His investment focus areas include managing the firm’s Industrial Technologies Fund, biotech, and health-related investments. Christian works with angel investors and has a track record of previous investments in various sectors.
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Target Global
Target Global, a leading technology investment firm, focuses on disruptive companies in fintech, healthtech, consumer-enabled SaaS, mobility, and edtech. They invest in early-stage startups up to the pre-IPO stage, with a portfolio of 157 companies and 15 unicorns. Target Global’s investment check sizes vary based on rounds, typically around $2-5 million for Series A and B. The firm collaborates with brands like Diane von Furstenberg, offering distinct assortments and unique collections. Their professional career is highlighted by Mathilde, who transitioned from consulting to VC, showcasing Target Global’s diverse expertise and partnerships.
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RRE Ventures
RRE Ventures is a Venture Capital Firm.
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Olaf Oldigs
Olaf Oldigs invests in Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Natural Language Processing, and SaaS. His previous investment includes Cauliflower. He has a track record as an Angel Investor and Advisor with investments like Bio-Lutions. The investment check size for Olaf Oldigs is around â¬10M. Olaf Oldigs is based in Hamburg, Germany and focuses on investments within the European Union (EU) region.
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Aayush Patel
Aayush Patel is an analyst at Silicon Ventures, focusing on early to mid-stage startups in consumer social, D2C, fintech, SaaS, and deep tech sectors. Aayush’s geographical preference is not specified. His previous investments and track record are not available online. The investment check size for Aayush Patel is not publicly disclosed. His partnership and collaboration styles are not detailed on the Silicon Ventures website.
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Dustin Dolginow
Dustin Dolginow is the General Partner at Maiden Lane, the first online venture fund that operates using AngelList as its operating system, serving as the institutional capital partner to top angel investors. Maiden Lane invests at the seed stage with a typical investment size of $2 million per deal and backs partners across multiple investments. Dustin has made investments in companies like Getable, PipeDrive, and Beepi. He is also a venture partner at Accomplice, where he collaborates with top entrepreneurs. Dustin’s approach to funding involves a focus on the democratisation of funding, VC value add, and the evolution of product. As a venture capitalist, Dustin looks for specific qualities in products, values capital as a differentiator, and emphasizes the importance of personal brands for VCs and funds.
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Mike Lebus
Mike Lebus is an angel investor and co-founder of Angel Investment Network Ltd. He has invested in multiple UK startups, including Sweatcoin and What3words. With 40 networks across 90 countries and nearly 2 million users, Angel Investment Network is the largest global angel investment community. Mike Lebus is known for supporting startups and providing valuable funding opportunities through his network.
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Cyberstarts
Cyberstarts is an early-stage cybersecurity focused venture capital firm.
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Chris Howard
Chris Howard is an entrepreneur, lifelong learner, venture capitalist, and angel investor with a focus on building businesses in technology sectors such as IOT, Blockchain, AI and Machine Learning, AR/VR, Security, and Robotics. He is the Founder and CEO of Softeq, and his investments align with his passion for using technology to solve complex problems. Chris Howard is interested in fostering a positive work environment while excelling in business. He is involved in the Softeq Venture Fund, providing funding, mentorship, and engineering services to startups.
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7BC Venture Capital
7BC Venture Capital is a venture fund focused on powering the digital economy through AI, FinTech, and software technologies.
- BLS Venture Capital GmbH
- March Capital Partners
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Penny Pritzker
Penny Pritzker, Founder at Inspired Capital, invests in seed and Series A stage technology-driven startups. Featured investments include fintech company Rho Business Banking, retirement planning company Kindur, task management company Umbrella, and Chief. Inspired Capital’s check sizes range from $1 million to $15 million. The geographical preference is the United States, with a focus on sectors like Artificial Intelligence, Consumer, Education & Edtech, Financial Services & Fintech, Healthcare, Healthtech & Medtech, Industrials, Technology, Software & Gaming. The partnership and collaboration styles are oriented towards promoting cross-sector collaboration and working collaboratively across public and private sectors.
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Eric E. Schmidt
Eric E. Schmidt is a strategic investor focusing on intelligent software, computing infrastructure, climate, physical economy, and engineering health. He invests across early to mid-stage startups with check sizes ranging from $100K to $10.0M. Schmidt has a successful track record at Google and Innovation Endeavors, where he co-founded and invested in companies like Uber, SoFi, and Zymergen. His geographical preference is not limited, and he emphasizes collaboration and partnerships to drive innovation and address global challenges.
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Benjamin Rohe
Benjamin Rohé is an entrepreneur who co-founded a public company amongst other startups. He began investing time and money into startups throughout Europe in 2007, giving talks at various European Universities and startup conferences. In 2011, he structured his business angel investment activities forming angelfund.vc. Benjamin also served as a Partner in the Venture Capital Funds of Redalpine Venture Partners AG in Switzerland. He founded GERMANTECH in 2014 and serves as Founder and Chairman of the Board. His investments typically range up to 250,000 EUR per company, often between 100,000 – 200,000 EUR. He manages a portfolio of up to 5 companies at a time and actively supports early-stage startups. Benjamin’s career spans various industries and he has co-authored books and articles related to entrepreneurship and technology.
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Kira Noodleman
Kira Noodleman, a Partner at Bee Partners, has an investment thesis focused on the belief that machines will win. Her investment focus areas include Human Machine Interaction, Machine to Machine Learning, and Biological Machines. She invests at the pre-seed stage and has a geographical preference for DeepTech startups in AI, ML, and Automation. Some of her previous investments include Node, Future Fields, and LeadGenius. Kira’s professional career reflects a successful track record in venture capital, particularly in promoting women in the industry. She typically invests check sizes ranging from $350,000 to $1.5 million and engages in a collaborative partnership style, actively supporting founders from inception.
- Glilot Capital
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Yury Melnichek
Yury Melnichek is the founder of Melnichek Investments, an investment company focusing on early-stage, high-tech IT startups in the field of computer vision and machine learning. The investment thesis revolves around AI being the future that can transform industries and improve people’s lives. The company invests in AI startups in their pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with investment ranging from $200,000 to several million. Yury Melnichek has a technological background and expertise in technology, along with successful experience in business. Melnichek Investments aims to provide not just financial support but also mentorship and guidance to AI startups for their success. The company has successfully invested in startups like Gero Startup, OneSoil, and Rainbow.ai. Melnichek Investments is actively seeking new investment opportunities in AI startups dedicated to developing technologies for the betterment of mankind.
- Future Frontier Capital
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Cherry Ventures
Cherry Ventures is a seed fund, founded by entrepreneurs with substantial experience in building fast-scaling technology companies.
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Alison Schulte
Alison Schulte is the Vice President at Thompson Street Capital Partners, with an investment range of $5.0M – $50.0M and a sweet spot of $25.0M. She focuses on various sectors including Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and AI at Series B stage. Alison Schulte’s recent investments include roles at Thompson Street Capital Partners and Panera Bread. She collaborates with investors from Thompson Street Capital Partners such as Alex Mace, Bob Dunn, Bradley Strahorn, Brian Kornmann, and Cathy Bowers.
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Lukas Erbguth
Lukas Erbguth is a Principal at Atlantic Labs with a focus on climatetech, digital health, future of work, AI & data, mobility & logistics, industrial automation, fintech, and proptech. He leads investments in early-stage startups and has made previous investments in companies like Purpose Green, Apryl, and Aeditive. Lukas has a professional background at Atlantic Labs and is known for his collaboration styles in the investment field. His investment check sizes typically range from $100k to $5.0M.
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Steven Conine
Steven Conine is the co-founder and co-chairman of Wayfair, a $3.3 billion e-commerce company. His investment focus areas include AI/ML, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise, and University Spinouts. He has a strategic approach to scaling a business, maintaining company culture, and providing advice to startups. Conine’s geographical preference is not specified. His previous investments include Wayfair Inc Class A. Known for his professional career at Wayfair, he has grown the company to $7.3 billion in net revenue. The investment check size is undisclosed. Conine emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and creating a culture of innovation in his partnership style.
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C2 Ventures
C2 Ventures: Investment and Advice from the Trenches
- VMS-REB 3 Beteiligungen GmbH
- Radar Ventures
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Simeon Iheagwam
Simeon Iheagwam is the Founder and Managing Partner of NOEMIS Ventures, an early-stage venture fund that focuses on sectors like Fintech, AI, Devtools, and Marketplaces. His investment range typically varies from $100,000 to $1 million with a sweet spot at $1 million. Simeon has invested in Marketplaces (Pre-seed), FinTech (Pre-seed), AI (Pre-seed), Marketplaces (Series A), Marketplaces (Seed), AI (Series A), AI (Seed), FinTech (Series A), and FinTech (Seed). He has a track record of investments in companies like AlgoPear, Vyrill, and Travelsist. Simeon’s geographical focus is primarily in the USA, with investments in various cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Minnesota, and Tulsa. He values the importance of having a strong team with complementary skill sets and a clear business model. Simeon Iheagwam can be reached for collaboration and inquiries via LinkedIn, the website at NoemisVentures.com, or through email at Simeon@noeminventures.com.
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Jennifer Yen
Jennifer Yen is an Angel Investor with a background as the Head of Operations and Finance at Easy As Pi and Principal of CPP Investment Board. While her specific investment focus areas and previous investments are not available, she has a successful track record as the CEO and founder of Purlisse and YENSA, leading to the creation of skincare brands. Her partnership and collaboration styles are not specified in the available information.
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Marc Solomon
Marc Solomon is an angel investor with a focus on seed round investments, particularly in innovative early-stage companies. He has a diverse portfolio across sectors such as edtech, healthtech, proptech, AI/ML, RPA, media & entertainment, marketplaces, and fintech. Marc Solomon’s investment check size ranges from $25k to $1M. Geographically, he invests across various countries. In terms of partnership and collaboration styles, Solomon prioritizes transparency, cultural fit, and intrinsic motivation to engage and retain top performers in the investment banking industry.
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Toba Spiegel
Toba Spiegel is an Investment Manager at Trill Impact focusing on Impact Ventures. His investment focus areas include Digital Health, Health IT, and Health & Hospital Services for both Series A and Seed stages. Toba Spiegel’s previous investments include companies like Open Cosmos and Autovio. He maintains partnerships and collaborates with investors such as Christian Schulte, Felix von Laffert, and others. Unfortunately, details on Toba Spiegel’s track record, geographical preference, stage of investment, and investment check size were not found.
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Erik Rosen
Erik Rosen, a Partner at True Global Ventures, is a strategic investor with a focus on early-stage AI companies since 2011. True Global Ventures (TGV) is a global technology equity Venture Capital firm investing in over 20 cities, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, London, and San Francisco. The firm, recognized for its innovative AI and blockchain investments, primarily focuses on late-stage Series B and C investments in AI, Entertainment, Technology Infrastructure, and Financial Services. Current portfolio companies include prominent names such as Ledger, Forge Global, The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, and more. TGV’s unique approach goes beyond financial investment, specializing in facilitating international commercial relationships, promoting investments for exposure, assisting in refinancing, acquisitions, and exits. Erik Rosen and the TGV team collaborate closely with serial entrepreneurs and a network of investors to accelerate portfolio companies globally. The investment check size varies, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and partnership to support the growth and success of each venture.
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Mark Agnew
Mark Agnew is an Angel Investor and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He was the President and CEO of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. Previously, he worked at Dixon Midland Company and Glencoe Capital. Mark’s investments check size is unavailable. His partnership and collaboration styles are not specifically mentioned in the available data.
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Anja Gradl
Anja Gradl is a prominent investor specializing in Series B IoT, Web3/Blockchain, AI, Consumer Internet, and Enterprise sectors. She focuses on late-stage investments, particularly in the European market, with a specific investment check size range.
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Adam Godson
Adam Godson is an industry leader in the HR and recruitment industry. He has held roles such as Chief Technology & Product Innovation Officer at Cielo Talent and currently serves as the CEO of Paradox, a conversational AI technology firm. His career showcases a strong track record of driving innovation and solving talent acquisition challenges through technology. Adam’s expertise spans from leading global technology solutions to implementing automation and strategic investments in startup companies. His professional journey reflects a commitment to improving recruitment processes and enhancing stakeholder experiences in the HR sector.
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Jake Simon
Jake Simon is an Associate at Fontinalis Partners, seeking out entrepreneurs building transformative companies that solve complex challenges. He takes an active role in evaluating investment opportunities, collaborating with portfolio companies, and engaging in the venture ecosystem. Previously, he worked in the investment banking group at William Blair in Chicago. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University (Ohio) and enjoys golf and endurance sports in his free time.
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Jared Chung
Jared Chung is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of CareerVillage.org, a platform that connects high schoolers to real-world professionals for career advice. He has a background in technology, education, and social impact, leading platforms reaching over 8 million individuals. Jared’s prior roles include Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co. and Director at TEDxCambridge. He holds a B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern. CareerVillage.org has won innovation awards and has recently expanded its services with the launch of an AI Career Coach platform. The investment check size is not specified. Jared’s collaboration style involves partnerships with K-12 schools, nonprofits, and others in the professional services sector.
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Charles Delingpole
Charles Delingpole is the founder and CEO of ComplyAdvantage, a company dedicated to combating financial crime using artificial intelligence and machine learning. ComplyAdvantage has raised significant funds and offers a global risk database to enhance compliance with regulations. Charles Delingpole’s background includes founding the Student Room and entering investment banking at JP Morgan Cazenove.
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Greg Schroy
Greg Schroy is an angel investor based in New York City. He manages Locke Mountain Ventures and was a Co-founder of nTopology. With a focus on software, supply chain management, and information technology, Schroy has made investments in companies such as Cyrus Security, Prospr, Free Agency, and Noah. His investment check size varies, with past investments including MAX and Noah. Schroy’s professional background includes co-founding nTopology Inc. and managing Locke Mountain Ventures. While his partnership and collaboration styles are not specified, his investment track record demonstrates a commitment to innovative startups and emerging technologies.
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Brian Singerman
Brian Singerman’s investment thesis is to back the best founders regardless of industry. He is agnostic to both sector and stage, focusing primarily on supporting exceptional founders. This approach reflects Founders Fund’s reputation as one of the best funds globally. Regarding investment focus areas, Brian does not have a specific sector preference, indicating a diverse investment strategy across industries. He prefers early to late-stage investments and does not limit investments to any particular sector. There is no specific geographical preference mentioned, suggesting a global investment scope without regional constraints. Brian’s notable previous investments include companies like Postmates, AltSchool, Oscar Health, and Emerald Therapeutics. Brian Singerman has a successful track record in the industry, evident from his role as a Partner at Founders Fund and his previous experience at Google as an engineer and executive. He founded the personal web portal, iGoogle, during his tenure at Google. The investment check size for Brian Singerman varies based on the potential of the startup and the founder, emphasizing support for promising ventures with scalable business models. In terms of partnership and collaboration styles, Brian focuses on building strong relationships with founders, providing strategic guidance, and leveraging his experience to help companies scale and succeed. Overall, Brian Singerman’s investment philosophy revolves around supporting exceptional founders, fostering innovation across diverse sectors, and providing strategic support to portfolio companies for long-term growth and success.
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Thomvest Ventures
Thomvest Ventures provides companies with cross-stage venture capital fund.
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Priscilla Chan
Dr. Priscilla Chan is a Co-founder and Advisor at The Breakthrough Energy Coalition. She also founded Startup:Education. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative focuses on Science, Education, and Justice and Opportunity, with a keen interest in housing affordability, criminal justice reform, and immigration reform. Priscilla Chan’s investments are in K-12 education, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence, providing grants from $40,000 to $14 million, with notable projects receiving up to $100 million. She has a background in real estate and mortgage financing, currently serving as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Realtor, demonstrating a diversified expertise in both philanthropy and business. The investments by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative aim to advance human health over 10-15 years, showcasing a commitment to long-term impact. The organization collaborates with large organizations in education and science, presenting a hands-on approach to fostering innovation and social change.
- UA Venture Capital Fund, LLC
- Braavos Investment Advisers
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Syndicate 708
Syndicate 708 is an investor specializing in early-stage deep tech companies. Their investment thesis focuses on supporting the earliest stage founders and their teams. They believe in a long-term view and invest in technologies like processing advancements, semiconductors, aerospace, AI, and more. Syndicate 708 typically invests between $100k to $500k per company in the USA. Their partnership aims to create a community and provide education to empower startups. However, specific details about their portfolio, track record, and professional career were not available on public sources.
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Kevin Harvey
Kevin Harvey, General Partner at Benchmark Capital, focuses on investments in CloudPassage, Upwork, Eucalyptus Systems, Boku, RightScale, and Red Hat. His investment thesis centers on equal partnership, no growth fund, and picking the next partner. Kevin’s interests span mobile computing, consumer internet, and computing infrastructure. He invests in various stages from seed to late stages and primarily collaborates in social commerce, biotech, social networks, cloud infrastructure, marketplaces, and SaaS sectors.
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Astella
Astella Investimentos is a venture capital company that backs Brazilian entrepreneurs who are willing to change our country’s future.
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Gilbert Brassac gilbert.brassac@gmail.com
Gilbert Brassac is an angel investor whose investment focus areas include green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. He has invested in companies like Cloover, Camion Energy, Connect Earth, Renew Risk, Arkifi.ai, and Kavida.ai. His geographical preference includes the US, EU, UK, China, Japan, and the Middle East. Gilbert Brassac maintains a track record of successful investments with over 80% of the backed companies still operating. He follows a consistent check size strategy to aid in negotiation, decision-making, avoiding regret, and diversification. His partnership and collaboration style is aligned with an introspective approach, valuing deep work and research in collaboration efforts.
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Helene Schröcksnadel
Helene Schröcksnadel is an investor at 468 Capital focusing on Consumer Internet (Series A), Enterprise (Series A), Consumer Internet (Seed), Enterprise (Seed), FinTech (Series A), and FinTech (Seed) investments in Berlin, Germany. The investment check size ranges from $100,000 to $5,000,000. Previous investments include a focus on Marketplaces, SaaS, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Logistics, Messaging, Security, IoT, SMB Software, Robotics, Advertising, MarketingTech, Media/Content, and Data Services.
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Damon Way
Damon Way is an angel investor focused on Seed Round investments in industries such as Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Consumer Internet, Consumer Products & Services. His previous successful venture was co-founding DC Shoes. Damon’s investment check size varies, with an example being a $1,000,000 investment in a Seed Round. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the search results.
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Flare Capital Partners
Flare Capital Partners provides capital for early-stage and emerging healthcare technology companies.
- Bios Partners
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Achim Lederle
Achim Lederle has worked for more than 20 years as an investor, supervisory board member, and consultant for national and international companies. He has focused on the retail, Internet, software, and electronics industries. Achim Lederle managed transactions ranging from 0.5 to 270 million euros as a partner at 3i, the largest European venture capital company. His career began in venture capital as an investment manager at Technologieholding VC. He is actively involved as a business angel with entrepreneurial capital and know-how.
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Richard Miner
Richard Miner, a co-founder of Android and an investment partner at Google Ventures, focuses on early-stage seed and Series A investments in a wide variety of companies. He has over 25 years of experience in innovative communications and interface-intensive applications. Richard Miner directs an education tech initiative at Google and established the east coast investing team for Google Ventures. He has a track record of successful ventures, including the development of the Android platform and ecosystem. His investment check size is known to be substantial, with Google Ventures having significant funds available for investments.
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Heather Redman
Heather Redman is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Flying Fish Partners, a venture firm funding tech companies in the Pacific Northwest. Her investment thesis involves a focus on corporate development, finance, M&A, business development, and intellectual property strategy. She has invested in companies like Armoire and prefers to engage actively in pre-seed and seed investments. With a JD from Stanford and a BA from Reed, Heather brings a wealth of experience in early-stage and high-growth companies, showcasing a hands-on partnership approach with a deep commitment to community service. She has a diverse board presence and is known as a consummate networker and advocate for various industries.
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Contour Venture Partners
Contour Venture Partners is a seed stage venture capital firm that invests in the enterprise SaaS, B2B SaaS and financial services sectors.
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David Shen
David Shen Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm investing in early-stage internet and internet-related companies. It has made 32 investments and holds 13 companies in its portfolio, with investments including Seamless Receipts, Lawn Love, Bombfell, Evoz, and UserVoice. The investment range typically falls between $200K to $350K, with a sweet spot around $250K. David Shen has a track record of investing in various startups and is a Launch Capital Investor focusing on Consumer Health (Seed) investments. The partnership and collaboration styles at David Shen Ventures involve autonomy for decision-making, a fast investment process, and considerations for failure rates and capital return timeframes.
- GAA Investments
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ASher Abraham
ASher Abraham, a Venture Partner at NextGen VP, focuses on investing $1-2 million in companies across various sectors including Generative Tech/AI, Cybersecurity, Sales & CRM, and Real Estate/PropTech. He has a track record of collaboration with top investors and scouts. ASher prioritizes pre-seed and seed-stage investments with a check size preference around $1. Geographically, he operates out of Tel Aviv, Israel, with a current fund size of $20.7 million.
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Adam Coccari
Adam Coccari is the Managing Director of Intuit Ventures, the venture capital arm of Intuit. He focuses on high-growth startups in FinTech, SMB SaaS, commerce enablement, Data & AI Infrastructure, and Blockchain/crypto. Adam has a strong background in partnering with startups to accelerate their growth and has been involved in multiple board observer roles. His investment check size and partnership styles align with scaling innovative ventures for long-term success.
- Disruptive AI Venture Capital
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Roope Marttila
Roope Marttila is a 3x founder and an angel investor focusing on highly-regulated businesses, with a hands-on approach. He has a track record of being an early employee in VC-backed companies, working for Big Tech, and serving in governmental organizations. Roope’s investments are in Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Legal, and Service Industry markets. His check size for investments is not specified. He collaborates with impressive individuals who share his bias toward action and belief in startup karma.
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Eric Arsenault
Eric Arsenault is an investor with a focus on Web3 projects, including investments in Footium, reNFT, and XMTP. His track record shows investments mainly in the Web3 category, with a collaboration style not directly identified in the search results.
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Mehdi Maghsoodnia
Mehdi Maghsoodnia is a Managing Partner at Combustion Ventures with an investment thesis focused on early stage consumer and health IT startups. His investment check size ranges from $25K to $1M, with a sweet spot at $50K. He specializes in seed stage investments in SAAS platforms and has an expansive background in the tech industry, holding various executive positions. Mehdi has made investments in diagnostics, consumer health, and data services. He has a track record of holding notable roles at companies such as Vitagene, Livara Health, and Trinity Ventures. Mehdi Maghsoodnia’s geographical preference extends to diverse sectors including AI, consumer internet, and bio-tech. His partnership and collaboration style emphasize building relationships and solving complex challenges through innovative approaches.
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Two Bear Capital
Two Bear Capital invests in early stage companies with disruptive innovations.
- Argo Ventures GmbH
- Butterfly Ventures
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TCG
TCG is a multi-stage investment firm that seeks to invest in and build these best-in-class companies.
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Andy Liu
Andy Liu is an investor with a focus on Media/Content, Data Services, SaaS, AI, and FinTech at stages including Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A. His geographical preference is in the Seattle/Portland area. Andy has made investments in companies like Possible Finance, make.tv, and Enzzo. He has a track record of founding companies like Judy’s Book and Unlock Venture Partners. Andy’s investment check size ranges from $750K to $1.5M with a sweet spot at $1.1M. He collaborates through personal and partner investments, board roles, and advisory positions.
- SAIC Venture Capital
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Henrik Torstensson
Henrik Torstensson is a Partner at Alliance VC, a Nordic venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage tech startups. He has a strong emphasis on investing in applied AI and open finance, believing in the impact of AI on venture capital, growth investing, and startup funding. Henrik’s investment focus areas include digital/physical and data-driven health. He has a preference for Nordic-based health startups and aims to invest more in this sector in 2024. Henrik typically invests in early-stage tech startups and acknowledges the challenges and timeframe for getting returns from investing in startups. He has a successful track record, having been a board member and investor in various startups. Henrik’s partnership style emphasizes being a true partner to founders, prioritizing a direct relationship with founders, and committing to AI for startup investing.
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Amplify Partners
Amplify Partners invests in technical founders solving technical problems for the enterprise.
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LEAP Global Partners
Catalyzing the next wave of global innovation by investing in underrepresented founders across the Americas.
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Kenneth Levine
Kenneth Levine is an experienced CEO with a background in startup leadership. He served as President and CEO at Digital Guardian, with previous roles at McAfee and NitroSecurity. He cofounded Brookline Venture Partners LLC and was part of the startup team at Cabletron Systems. His involvement in various tech companies showcases his diverse expertise in business. As an investor, Kenneth Levine is known to invest in early-stage technology companies, emphasizing data protection and cybersecurity. His track record includes successful investments and strategic leadership roles within the industry.
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TPG Growth
TPG Growth specializes in growth equity and middle-market buyout opportunities.
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Private Investors Forum
Private Investors Forum is a Pennsylvania-based angel investor group that focuses on seed and early-stage investments. Their investment thesis guides the use of capital to generate returns by defining fund size, portfolio composition, investment focus areas, geographical target companies, support strategies, check sizes, return profiles, and differentiation methods. The forum’s investment focus areas include real estate, private equity, infrastructure, impact, and community. They have a track record of successful high-performance investments delivering reliable income and long-term value appreciation. The investment check size ranges from a few hundred thousand dollars to a few million. Partnership and collaboration styles involve fostering alliances and beneficial outcomes through various strategic approaches.
- Divergent Ventures, LLC
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Martin Ingemansson
Martin Ingemansson is an investor who has made 3 investments, including Venture Round in Inzpire.me, Seed Round in Albacross, and Seed Round in Sparta. He focuses on building infrastructure with GPU clusters, custom silicon, and data centers. His investment check sizes and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
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Jake Knapp
Jake Knapp is a creator of the Design Sprint, a general partner at Character co-founding a seed fund, investing in startups with capital focusing on big shifts in customer behavior, with investments up to $2 million at the seed stage. He works with startups to find and expand product-market fit using the Sprint method developed at Google Ventures. With a remote-native approach, Character invests flexible across seed stages and supports startups in various fields like AI/ML, enterprise, industry, climate, healthcare, and life sciences. Some of Jake Knapp’s previous investments include Phaidra, HeadsUpAI, House Rx, and more. As a designer, investor, and New York Times bestselling author, Jake Knapp helps startups through the Design Sprint process and co-founded Google Meet. He has coached teams at major companies and institutions like Miro, Slack, LEGO, IDEO, NASA, MIT, and the Harvard Business School. Jake Knapp’s collaboration style emphasizes effective communication and individual thinking while maintaining a collaborative environment
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Femstreet
Femstreet, represented by Sarah Nöckel, is a London-based investor with a focus on enterprise software, fintech, and consumer businesses in the UK, France, and Germany. Sarah has invested in companies like Fiberplane, Solvimon, Soveren, and Yonder. She is the founder of Femstreet, a newsletter for women in tech and venture. Her background includes being a Vice President at Northzone and an investor at Dawn Capital, with a strong interest in data/AI/ML infrastructure. Sarah holds degrees in Business & Finance from the University of Vienna and CASS Business School London.
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Angel Cases, BS, MBA
Angel Cases, BS, MBA is an angel investor with a focus on sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI). They generally invest at the early stage of startups and prefer a diverse geographical focus. Their investment check sizes vary but are impactful. Angel Cases has a track record in angel investing with a collaborative partnership style.
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Crescendo Venture Partners
Venture Capital Investment fund based at the heart of Tel Aviv focusing on investments ranging from Pre-Seed to Series B
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Michael Koenka
Michael Koenka is a Category Design Expert, Deep Tech Investor, and Serial Connector. He focuses on investments in Pre-seed and Seed stages with an investment range of $10K – $250K and a sweet spot of $100K. His previous recorded investment is in Moonshoot. Michael has shown interest in various sectors including Pre-seed Space, AgTech, Hardware, Impact, EnergyTech, Web3/Blockchain, ClimateTech/CleanTech, AI, SaaS, and FinTech. He has partnerships with tech executives to empower them. Michael Koenka’s collaboration style is aimed at fostering innovation and positive company culture.
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Heidi Lindvall
Heidi Lindvall, General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, a seed-stage venture capital firm, invests in climate tech startups across Europe and the US. The fund focuses on pre-seed and seed investments. Some of their previous investments include supporting a startup with a $1.9 million pre-seed round. Heidi’s track record includes being a former startup founder with a background in human rights. Pale Blue Dot works with fairness and authenticity to help founders realize their visions. The investment check size ranges depending on the startup’s needs. Heidi Lindvall and the team at Pale Blue Dot are known for building deep relationships, bringing energy and expertise, and trusting founders completely to build long-lasting companies.
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ics-finance
ics-finance is an investment firm that focuses on medium-sized transactions from EUR 0-250 million. They invest in AI and ML-powered cybersecurity solutions, generative AI research, and have a strong management team. Their investment and treasury system is fully integrated, covering all investment, treasury, and brokerage needs. ICS is known for its comprehensive and personalized investment consulting services. They offer event-driven processing for a wide range of asset classes in investment banking. The firm seeks demanding or complex transactions, with a track record of successful consulting engagements and financial planning. Their check sizes adapt to the target round needed by founders seeking venture capital. ICS has a diverse collaboration style, utilizing introspective, relational, and expressive forms of collaboration.
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Greg Roodt
Greg Roodt is an investor with a focus on Clean Technology, Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning markets. His geographical preference includes Sydney, Australia. He has previously invested in companies like POD Point, Seedrs, Splitwise, BrewDog, REVOLUT, and Monzo.
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Guillaume Lestrade
Guillaume Lestrade, an investor known for investments primarily in Blockchain Technology, FinTech, Software, and Financial Services, focuses on early-stage startup funding. While details on his geographical preference are not available, his previous investments include companies like Café, RLTY, and Klub. Guillaume Lestrade has made notable investments in the crypto space with projects like RLTY. His professional career includes co-founding companies like Meero and Leeto, showcasing his expertise in AI-driven platforms. Unfortunately, specific information about his investment check size and partnership styles is not readily accessible.
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James Keeratisakdawong
James Keeratisakdawong, Vice President at Core Capital Partners, is a seasoned investor at a venture capital firm based in Washington, DC. With a focus on early-stage investments, James targets companies in core technology sectors such as enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, communication platform mining, SaaS, network security, business product, service, and mobile sectors. His investment philosophy aligns with supporting innovative startups at their early stages of development in these cutting-edge technology fields. Through Core Capital Partners, James contributes to nurturing and growing promising companies in the dynamic tech landscape.
- Convoi Ventures
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Eamonn Carey
Eamonn Carey is a seasoned investor with a diverse portfolio. His investment thesis focuses on various sectors, including food tech, tech for older populations, abstract layers, escapism, AI, machine learning, and blockchain. Eamonn is open to investing in companies globally, particularly those expanding in the UK market. He is an early-stage investor, advisor, and board member for companies across the US, Europe, and Asia, providing up to $120,000 in investment checks. Eamonn has invested in over 40 companies worldwide and is known for his active involvement as a mentor and speaker at numerous conferences.
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Teka Johnson
Teka Johnson is an angel investor with a track record in product management and data science at Airbnb. She holds BS, MS, and PhD in engineering from Stanford. Teka focuses on angel investing with an emphasis on financial intelligence using payment data. Her approach includes both relationship building and analysis. Teka’s investment check size ranges from $5,000 to $150,000 per deal. She is involved in partnership and collaboration styles that emphasize influencing founders to diversify early for growth. Teka’s geographical preferences or specific investment focus areas were not found in the search results.
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Gustav Wakéus
Gustav Wakéus is an investor with a focus on B2B Enterprise Software, Services, and Esports in the creation of his investment thesis. He has experience in previous investments within the health & wellness sector through his role as an Investment Associate at Novax. Gustav Sönnerberg, a Senior Associate at BDC Stockholm, transitioned to Bridgepoint in 2022. His professional career includes positions at Novax and Arkwright. Gustav’s investment check size is within the range of $250k – $1.5M for pre-seed and seed rounds. His partnership and collaboration styles may align with introspective, relational, and expressive styles, emphasizing understanding different collaboration preferences for effective teamwork and communication.
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Joseph Ruscio
Joseph Ruscio is a General Partner at Heavybit with more than 20 years of experience in academia, startups, and the enterprise. He specializes in distributed systems and scaling high-performing organizations, focusing on developer-first go-to-markets. Known for his previous involvement in Librato, a cloud-native infrastructure monitoring company, he led its rapid growth and acquisition by SolarWinds. Joseph actively works with Heavybit-backed companies like Tailscale and Localstack, aiming to empower technical practitioners and eliminate non-core tasks. His investment check size typically ranges from $500K to $3M, supporting pre-seed to seed rounds. He values partnerships that give practitioners ‘superpowers’ and focuses on ensuring their success.
- DigiTx Partners LLC
- Valley Capital
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Fika Ventures
Fika Ventures is a seed fund that focuses on enterprise and B2B software, FinTech, marketplaces, and digital health.
- Heuristic Capital
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Jan Marchewski
Jan Marchewski is an Investment Analyst at Hitachi Ventures with an investment range between $100K – $5.0M, a sweet spot of $1.5M, and a current fund size of $150M. He focuses on sectors such as Smart Cities/UrbanTech, Robotics, Security, EnergyTech, TransportationTech, Data Services, Cybersecurity, and IoT at stages ranging from Seed to Series A. Jan collaborates with co-investors like Ankesh Madan, Galina Rachenkova, Joanna Soroka, Pete Bastien, and Stefan Gabriel.
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Joanna Soroka
Joanna Soroka is a Principal at Hitachi Ventures with a focus on investing in Smart Cities/UrbanTech, Security, Robotics, Cybersecurity, EnergyTech, TransportationTech, IoT, Data Services, and more at Series A stage. She has a current fund size of $150M and a typical investment range of $100K to $5.0M. Her sweet spot investment is around $1.5M. Joanna has a track record of managing technology conglomerate ventures and corporate funds, primarily in the DACH region, providing strategic support to startups and collaborating with other top investors such as Ankesh Madan, Galina Rachenkova, Jan Marchewski, Pete Bastien, and Stefan Gabriel.
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Nikolaus D. Bayer
Nikolaus D. Bayer invests in early stage software startups, with a focus on digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and process optimization. His investments are primarily in B2B business models. He prefers to invest shortly before or after a startup’s market entry. Bayer’s current portfolio includes a variety of startups ranging from blockchain solutions to sustainable packaging. He is based in Germany and operates through his holding company, BeAI GmbH. For contact, reach out to hi@beai.eu at HerrnackerstraÁe 6, 61381 Friedrichsdorf, Germany.
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Leon Liebman
Leon Liebman is an investor with a diverse focus who is based in multiple locations including New York City, Cambridge, London, and Stockholm. His investment focuses include SaaS, Financial Services, Marketplaces, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Bridging Online and Offline, Search, Content Discovery, Investment Management, and Content Delivery. Leon has made 10 investments with amounts ranging from $1K to $250K. Some of his past investments include companies like Weave Communication Platform, Kindara Connected Women’s Health, and Localize Localization as a Service. He has a background in various roles such as Director at Fidessa Group plc and Founder of Competitive Media Reporting. Leon Liebman’s partnership and collaboration styles have been diverse, with experiences in different roles and industries throughout his career.
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Paul Sethi
Paul Sethi is a seasoned investor with a focus on AI, digital bioprocessing, and health technologies. His previous investments include UniKey, SmarterX, and Mealco in the Business/Productivity Software and Media sectors. Dr. Sethi is a prominent orthopedic surgeon known for his sports medicine expertise, serving in various medical societies. His investment check size ranges from $300K to $600K, with a sweet spot at $450K. Dr. Sethi’s collaborative style aligns with introspective and relational approaches, emphasizing deep work, human connections, and visual engagement.
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Sandro Cornella
Sandro Cornella is an Angel Investor with focus areas including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, CRM, Information Technology, Life Science, and Machine Learning. He has invested in Veezoo and typically provides personal money for promising companies in exchange for equity. Sandro Cornella’s investment check size is not explicitly provided on the sources found.
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Differential Ventures
Differential Ventures is a seed-stage VC fund that invests in B2B data-oriented technology solutions.
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Vivek Ranadive
Vivek Ranadive, through Bow Capital, focuses on AI and robotics investments in collaboration with SK Networks. His previous investments include companies like Pulsora, Dapper Labs, Social Native, and Gametime. His partnership and collaboration style involve forming collaborations with companies like SK Networks for future AI investments.
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NGP Capital
NGP Capital is a growth-stage investment firm that invests in the cybersecurity, edge cloud, digital industries and digital transformation.
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Patrick Dietzen
Patrick Dietzen is an angel investor who has backed several early stage tech startups in various domains, such as biotech, blockchain, and cybersecurity. As an entrepreneur and executive with a background in tech venture operations, he has founded and sold companies like Sirigen and Nanostar. Currently the Director of Operations at Orchid Labs and VP Business Development at SaurikIT LLC, Patrick brings over a decade of expertise and a strong network to the tech industry. Based in Santa Barbara, California, his investment focus includes biotech, cryptocurrency/blockchain, and technology/web/app sectors. His partnership and collaboration styles emphasize building innovative businesses.
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Brett Martin
Brett Martin, Managing Partner of Charge Ventures, focuses on supporting startups, investing $200-500k at pre-seed/seed stages. He prioritizes AI/ML, Data Science, and more in Healthcare, Finance, and Logistics sectors. Brett is an angel investor and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, with prior ventures including Switch and Sonar. He participated in deal review meetings at Primary Venture Partners and incubated companies at AppFund. Brett’s passion for startups is evident through his diverse professional career and educational background, including Economics and Entrepreneurship studies.
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Emma Fiszman
Emma Fiszman is an Investment Analyst at DDF Ventures with previous experience as an Investment Associate at Star Alliance and as the Owner of Emma-Jane & Tan. She has a background in private equity investments and designed a contemporary fine jewelry collection. Emma Fiszman’s current focus areas and investment check size are not specified on her LinkedIn profile.
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Bain Capital Ventures
Bain Capital Ventures invests in seed to growth-stage startups that uses tech to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones.
- Amicus Capital, L.P.
- Social Venture Partners Cleveland
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Sunny Midha
Sunny Midha is a growth investor focusing on Generative Tech/AI, DeepTech, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, IoT, Analytics, Digital Health, AI, and SaaS through Principia Growth. They invest in late-stage enterprises predominantly in North America and Northern Europe. Previous investment examples include Seegrid and TuSimple, with a check size ranging from $2 to $30, with a preferred investment size at $10. Sunny Midha actively collaborates with other investors such as Akshay Sriprasad and Ron Cao in these investments.
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Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan is a skilled professional with over 25 years of experience advising companies in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and more. He has a diverse background across different industries including Automotive, Financial Services, e-commerce, and Data Science. Kevin’s investment focus areas include General Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Process Reengineering, M&A/JV, and International markets (Americas, EU, and AP). He has made personal investments in CarLabs as an Angel investor at the Seed stage. Kevin’s collaboration style emphasizes unity and partnership for success.
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Energize Ventures
Energize Ventures is a venture capital fund that seeks investments in early and growth-stage technology companies.
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Kamal Shah
Kamal Shah is an angel investor with a focus on CRM, Big Data, and Small and Medium Businesses. He has made investments ranging from Seed Rounds to Series C funding. While his industry focus is diverse, his investments include a range of sectors like Analytics, Cloud Computing, SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence. Kamal’s investments demonstrate a commitment to various stages of funding, with notable contributions in Seed Rounds and Series C. His geographical preference for investments is not explicitly stated.
- University of Canterbury
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Yuval Bachar
Yuval Bachar is the Founder & CEO of EdgeCloudLink. He has a track record of working across data center, internet, and Edge industries. His previous roles include Principal Engineer at LinkedIn and Hardware Networking Engineer at Facebook. Yuval Bachar’s partnership and collaboration style involve working across industries focusing on data center infrastructure architecture, networking, hardware development, and routers. His investment focus areas include data center infrastructure, Edge technologies, and open hardware projects.
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White Star Capital
White Star Capital is an international venture and early growth-stage investment platform in technology.
- Shanghai STVC Group
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Emergent Ventures
Emergent Ventures is a venture firm that invests in seed-stage software and AI startups.
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ATX Venture Partners
ATX Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B software, APIs, frontier tech, marketplaces, and applications.
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Incisive Ventures
Incisive Ventures is an angel group venture capital fund that invests in early-stage technology companies. Their focus areas include AI, Data, SaaS, FinTech, and Marketplaces. They invest in Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, and beyond stages and have supported companies like Airbase, Clickup, Pipe, and Vise. Incisive Ventures engages with founders from the earliest days of company creation and typically invests angel check sizes.
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Ryan Clamage
Ryan Clamage is an investor at Vintage Investment Partners focusing on Series B investments in various sectors including Human Capital/HRTech, Gaming/eSports, Developer Tools, Education, Cybersecurity, Real Estate/PropTech, Web3/Crypto, AI, SaaS, and FinTech. His investment check size ranges from $3.0M to $10.0M, with a sweet spot at $6.5M. Ryan has a track record of collaborating with co-investors such as Abe Finkelstein, Alan Feld, Amit Frenkel, Asaf Horesh, and Barrel Kfir. He is most interested in Emerging GPs (Fund I-III) in the Midwest region. Vintage Investment Partners, where Ryan works, has a current fund size of $3B.
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Justin M. Weber
Justin M. Weber is a Corporate Development Officer at Family Office, actively pursuing investments in lower middle-market operating businesses and real estate. His investment focus areas include natural resources, water, alternative energy, and mission-critical real estate. He has a track record in commercial real estate investments and leading growth initiatives. Justin is based in the Greater Chicago Area and collaborates closely with portfolio companies. His check size for investments is typically in the seed round stage. Justin M. Weber holds an MBA and a BBA with a major in Marketing. He is actively involved in volunteering and fundraising activities, demonstrating a collaborative and community-oriented approach to partnerships.
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Rajit Malhotra
Rajit Malhotra is an investor with a deep expertise in healthcare and experience in industries like Biopharma, Artificial Intelligence, Energy, and Real Estate. He has a background in advising Fortune 500 companies, specializing in healthcare, public sector, and EPNG practices. Rajit is the Executive Chairman of AmperSand Biopharmaceuticals and Tour Engine. His investments are focused on advanced technologies in therapeutics, medical devices/diagnostics, and digital health, with a funding range of $50-$150k per project. He is actively involved in organizations like UCLA Technology Development Corporation and the CAFAM Museum, displaying a commitment to civic and charitable projects. Rajit Malhotra’s approach involves supporting projects with significant commercial potential, promoting collaboration and the commercialization of UCLA-owned technologies.
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Alexander Schill
Alexander Schill, a Ph.D. graduate in Chemical Physics from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Senior Laser Scientist, brings a depth of experience in areas including Optical Coherence Tomography, Adaptive Optics, and Spectroscopy. With a career spanning research and engineering roles, Alexander has notably excelled in product support, development, and maintenance. His professional journey includes positions at organizations like Coherent, Inc. and the University of Houston. Alexander’s investment focus areas are diverse, as evidenced by his involvement in Series A investments like Dot Inc. His previous investments and portfolio reflect his engagement in various sectors. While specific details about his check size for investments are not readily available, Alexander’s track record suggests a strategic and value-driven approach. Regarding partnership and collaboration styles, testimonials commend his technical expertise, creativity, and comprehensive understanding of engineering challenges, positioning him as a valuable asset in technical positions.
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Kenan Saleh
Kenan Saleh is an investor and advisor to 40+ startups. He runs an AngelList syndicate and has made investments in companies like Kyte, Cleancult, Ergatta, Chef Robotics, Wander, Terra Kaffe, among others. Kenan is focused on various sectors including transportation, consumer goods, fitness, robotics, and fintech. His investment sizes vary from seed to Series B rounds.
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Ryan Waddington
Ryan Waddington is a Co-Founder and Partner at Huron River Ventures, a venture capital firm with a focus on early-stage investments in cloud & mobile computing, IoT, AI, AR, VR, automation, clean tech, sustainable energy, climate change, digital transformation, and robotics sectors.
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Conor Webb
Conor Webb, Principal at ff Venture Capital, focuses on investments across emerging industries with a strong emphasis on FinTech, InsurTech, Applied AI, Drones, and Robotics. Some of his previous investments include companies like GreatHorn, New Age Meats, Greycork, Skip, dataPlor, Plus One Robotics, Collectivelyer, Estify, Rinse, Drop Technologies, PebblePost, Wade & more. Conor Webb typically invests in early-stage companies with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $750,000.
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Eniac Ventures
Eniac Ventures leads seed rounds in bold founders who use code to create transformational companies.
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Mark Zawacki
Mark Zawacki, co-founder and Managing Director at Techne Infiniti Ventures, has invested in 100+ software startups globally, focusing on investing, revenue growth, international expansion, talent development, fundraising, and M&A. His portfolio includes notable companies like Vignette, Persistent Systems, Kana, AvantGo, and more. Mark has extensive experience in strategic advisory work with top F5000 companies like Microsoft, Google, IBM, and others. He is based in Amsterdam and Silicon Valley, targeting investments in Europe, MENA, India, and Asia. Mark’s investment check size ranges across various B2B & B2C software tech startups. He is known for his partnership approach focused on investing and nurturing limited partner relationships.
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Harry Tsao
Harry Tsao, a General Partner at Juvo Capital, focuses on investments in various sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Internet, Machine Learning, Real Estate, and Software. His past investments include companies like Kitchen United MIX in Series A and Series C rounds. Harry Tsao’s investment check size has been seen in significant rounds, such as $10 million in Series A and $100 million in Series C. His geographical preferences and collaboration styles are not available, but his track record and professional career details are limited.
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Joost de Valk
Joost de Valk is an entrepreneur and investor known for his expertise in SEO. He founded Yoast, a multi-million dollar business with a plugin used by 13 million sites. Joost and his wife, Marieke van de Rakt, now run Emilia Capital, investing in digital companies. Their investment check size was demonstrated with a pre-seed funding to Equalize Digital to grow its Accessibility Checker plugin. Joost’s focus on open-source software companies aligns with his partnership and collaboration styles, emphasizing successful alliances and investments in the digital space.
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Scale Venture Partners
Scale is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on intelligent business software.
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Cecilia Manduca
Cecilia Manduca’s investment thesis is focused on tech infrastructure and the belief in cheap, fast, and scalable solutions.
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Jan Vichr
Jan Vichr is a Founding Partner at FORM Venture focused on tech-enabled health, wellness, and longevity companies. His investment check size usually ranges from $250K to $5M. Some of his previous investments include Canopei, Twelve Fifty, and other tech-enabled startups. Jan Vichr has a collaborative approach to partnerships, understanding and leveraging different collaboration styles like introspective, relational, and expressive to enhance teamwork.
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Rishi Ratan
Rishi Ratan specializes in investing in Enterprise AI, FinTech, and frontier-tech sectors. He is an early-stage VC at Rough Draft Ventures with an investment range of $25K to $2.0M and a sweet spot of $50K. Rishi has a track record of investing in companies like Xanadu and Cerebras Systems. He has been involved in investments at different stages, including Series B and Series C rounds.
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Steven Xi
Steven Xi, Founder and Managing Partner at Eastlink Capital, focuses on early-stage investments in technology-based companies in Silicon Valley and China. The investment focus areas include enterprise cloud, Data Infrastructure, and AI, seeking mission-driven founders with unique technologies. Eastlink Capital’s previous investments include well-known companies like Databricks, TigerGraph, Uber, and Evernote. Steven Xi has a track record in the technology and digital media space, with experience at Riverwood Capital and The Hina Group Fund I. The check size for investments made by Eastlink Capital is not specified on public sources. Geographically, Eastlink Capital operates in Silicon Valley and has a preference for the San Francisco Bay Area and the West Coast. The partnership and collaboration style of Eastlink Capital is not explicitly mentioned on their website.
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Amos Ben-Meir
Amos Ben-Meir is an active angel and venture investor in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a successful track record in the semiconductor and systems industry, with experience in leading large engineering teams. Amos focuses on investing in startups with cutting-edge technology. Some of his previous investments include MACOM, Perkville, Silicon Catalyst Angels, Rubicon Venture Capital, Sand Hill Angels, Modesat, AMD Ventures, Texas Instruments, Movellus, and Redback Networks. His investment check size varies, and he has invested in over 150 portfolio companies since 2012. Amos Ben-Meir looks to collaborate with great founding teams harnessing innovative technology.
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Raj Datta
Raj Datta is an investor and consultant with a strong focus on AI, Machine Learning, and Blockchain technologies. His expertise includes Customer Success, Professional Services, Account Management, and more. Raj’s career highlights range from improvements in project profitability to customer satisfaction. He possesses in-depth knowledge of technology areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and eCommerce. Raj’s leadership roles have driven positive impacts on employee engagement, revenue growth, and profitability. His commitment to customer satisfaction and success is evident in his track record and industry recognition.
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Gabriela Ecco
Gabriela Ecco is a Senior Associate at ND Capital, a venture capital firm investing across disruptive technologies in life, physical, and data sciences. ND Capital’s investment thesis revolves around the convergence of scientific disciplines leading to breakthroughs. They focus on nurturing their portfolio companies by fostering creativity, intellect, and passion while aiming to build long-lasting impactful businesses. With a third fund of $335 million fully invested and a fourth fund in progress, ND Capital invests across sectors and technologies at various stages. They operate in the United States and Europe, with teams strategically placed in Silicon Valley, Switzerland, and the Cayman Islands. Gabriela Ecco’s track record includes serving as a board observer for companies like EVIR Therapeutics, Vandria, and Osasuna Therapeutics. While specific information on investment check size and partnership styles is limited, her involvement with ND Capital signifies an active role in fostering growth and innovation within the venture capital space.
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Lex Liao
Lex Liao, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at New Highlands Ventures, is an Angel Investor focusing on industries such as Biotechnology, Social Networking, Healthcare, Social Commerce, Consumer Internet, Financial Services, Energy & Clean Tech, and Cybersecurity. His investment thesis centers around the machine economy with a focus on Fintech, Web3, and AI. Lex’s stage of investment primarily targets Seed Rounds. Some of his previous investments include Example company Inc ($1,000,000 in Seed Round), Company & Company (â¬11,000,000 in Series C funding), and a Seed round A investment of $524,000. His track record showcases a commitment to emerging technologies and startups in various sectors.
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James Currier
James Currier is a Co-Founder and serves as a Managing Partner at NFX Guild, a VC firm investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups. The firm focuses on market-transforming companies in industries such as BioGaming, Generative AI, Proptech, Space, Fintech, Marketplaces, and Crypto. Their geographical preferences include Silicon Valley, Israel, Europe, and LatAm. Some of their notable previous investments include Rec and Overmoon. James Currier has an extensive track record, having co-founded multiple successful ventures. The investment check sizes at NFX Guild vary based on the startup and can range from tens of millions to seed-level amounts. The partnership and collaboration style at NFX Guild involves backing exceptional Founders and providing support to build successful businesses.
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Azam Mohabatian, MBA
Azam Mohabatian, MBA is a business strategy consultant and a new Angel investor with interests in startups focusing on e-commerce, Cleantech, AI-based, and machine learning-based sectors with social benefits. Their dedication to problem-solving, attention to detail, creative thinking, and strong work ethic sets them apart. Azam prefers common shares and convertible loans as investment terms and evaluates team connection and maturity before investing. They are open to taking board seats to add value to the invested companies.
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Steve Jarvis
Steve Jarvis, a Limited Partner at Unlock Venture Partners based in Seattle, Washington, has an investment range of $750K – $1.5M, with a sweet spot of $1.1M. His current fund size is $60M, and he focuses on sectors like Media/Content (Seed), AI (Seed), SaaS (Seed), and FinTech (Seed). Steve’s previous investments include industries like Media/Content, AI, SaaS, and FinTech. He has a collaborative partnership style, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration between professionals. His investment thesis is to invest in startups early and double down after observing positive metrics. Steve’s track record includes VP positions at notable companies and a strong educational background from the University of Washington. His investment collaborations include investors like Brent Turner, Jay Seleno, and Matthew McRae.
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Terry Hsiao
Terry Hsiao is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor, and investor with a focus on mobile messaging, payment, and fintech. With a robust track record, Terry has founded multiple companies and made about 50 direct angel investments in early-stage startup companies, producing more than 5 unicorns and an average IRR of 15%+. His professional career started at Comcast and Nextel before earning a degree at MIT Sloan School of Management. He has co-founded and led multiple startups in the mobile industry. Terry’s investment check size can vary, as seen in a transaction involving a total of $15 million. He is known for his extensive experiences in the United States and the greater China region, primarily focusing on real estate. Terry Hsiao’s geographic preference and partnership and collaboration styles were not explicitly disclosed in the available information.
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Aaron Patzer
Aaron Patzer is known for his successful entrepreneurial ventures, including founding Mint.com and later Vital Software in the healthcare industry. His investments focus on healthcare and AI-driven startups. His previous successful exits include the acquisition of Mint.com by Intuit for $170 million. Aaron’s check sizes are not specified, but his investments align with innovative solutions and disruptive technologies. In his career, he has prioritized creating solutions to real-world problems, exemplified by Mint.com’s success. Aaron’s partnership and collaboration styles emphasize simplicity and innovation, as seen in his leadership at Vital. His career reflects a track record of building successful ventures and transformative technologies.
- SBI Ven Capital Pte Ltd.
- Innosphere Fund
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PrimeCrowd
PrimeCrowd, now operating as Gateway Ventures, is a VC investor focusing on early-stage and growth financing in various sectors like software, information technology, financial services, AI, and machine learning. They have made 11 investments in 9 portfolio startups, with an average deal size of $2M. PrimeCrowd has financed 22 startups with over â¬12M in deal volume and boasts a funding rate of 80%. Their check size starts at â¬10,000, and the network includes over 1,000 investors. Successful investors like Johannes Siller, Markus Ertler, and Heinrich Prokop are part of their investment community. PrimeCrowd is located in Austria and is interested in sectors such as IT, digital, financial services, digital marketing, energy, and biotech. They facilitate collaborations between high-growth startups and their investor community.
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Joe Lamanna
Joe Lamanna is an angel investor with a focus on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. His previous investments include involvement as a Board Member at HPA (Hyde Park Angels) with a regional focus on the Greater Chicago Area, Great Lakes, and Midwestern US.
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Brightstone Venture Capital
Brightstone partners with bold entrepreneurs creating innovative & disruptive companies in the technology and life science sectors.
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Jennifer Byrne
Jennifer Byrne is the Co-Founder and President of Quesnay Inc. She has over fifteen years of experience in the technology and finance industries. Quesnay Inc., founded in 2016, provides software and data analytics for investors. Jennifer Byrne’s expertise spans executive roles at American Express, Verizon Wireless, Lettuce, and Vouchr. Quesnay Inc. is recognized among the top FinTech companies in North America and Canada.
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Amir Banifatemi
Amir Banifatemi is the Managing Director at K5 Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Irvine, California. K5 Ventures focuses on early-stage technology-driven startups in AI, machine learning, robotics, fintech, and more in Southern California, Silicon Valley, and China. They have a hands-on investment approach and aim for long-term, sustainable growth. Amir Banifatemi’s previous investments include Digsy and Payouts Network. He has more than 25 years of product-to-market experience and 12 years of investing and advising startups. K5 Ventures seeks to build, mentor, and fund startups to achieve success.
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Braemar Energy Ventures
Braemar Energy Ventures is a VC firm that focuses exclusively on technology and communications opportunities in the energy sector.
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Jan Erik Solem
Jan Erik Solem is an early-stage venture fund investor focused on businesses powered by visual technology and artificial intelligence. He collaborates with deep tech teams leveraging computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Jan Erik Solem’s investments are in pre-inc, pre-seed, and seed-stage teams across North America and Europe. He has a professional background as an Engineering Director at Meta Platforms, a Computer Vision Researcher at Apple, and Founder & CEO of Polar Rose. Additionally, he is a Co-Founder of Modcam and Malmo, and an Operating Partner at Air Street Capital.
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Adit Ventures
Adit Ventures is a venture capital investment firm with over 1250 LPs, $400MM in AUM, 3 offices across the US, and 9 exits.
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Fresco Capital
Fresco Capital is a global early stage VC firm with the Managing Partners based in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
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Scott Stern
Scott Stern is a Partner at Origin Ventures focusing on investments in the Creator Economy, Future of Work, and Automotive Tech sectors. Some of his previous investments include Shipveho, Fountain, Idelic, and Amount. Origin Ventures typically invests around $500,000 per company. Scott Stern is known for his collaborative approach to partnerships.
- Joy Ventures
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Tom Meijeraan
Tom Meijeraan is a Co-Founder of Olisto, with a focus on investing in technology companies such as Olisto with check sizes around $1.31 million. Tom Meijeraan primarily invests in the Technology sector. His investment style is as an Angel investor. Geographically, he focuses on the Netherlands. Tom’s professional background includes being the Co-Founder & COO at Arctic Reflections.
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Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs
Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs is an angel investor group focusing on US-based companies with innovative software or hardware technologies. They prefer startups with a maximum pre-money valuation of US $10M and companies raising no more than US $2M. The group seeks to strengthen the Stanford startup community by fostering relationships among entrepreneurs and alumni. They have a new initiative around the role of innovation in catalytic finance to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, collaborating with various experts and entities in this field.
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HNW Angel
HNW Angel invests in software companies at the infrastructure-layer specializing in AI/ML, platforms, marketplaces, APIs, fintech, and enterprise software. They are industry-agnostic except for Bio/Med/Health, Climate, Cannabis, and GovTech. Their geographical focus is North America (USA or Canada) with a maximum post-money valuation of $25 million USD. Their check size ranges from $100k to $350k USD. HNW Angel looks for talented teams with strong domain expertise, startups with signs of early traction and revenue, early-stage startups up to Series A, capital-efficient startups with a path to profitability, and companies with meaningful and sustainable differentiation. They invest in startups with unique market differentiation and aim for long-term profitability and sustainability.
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Captain Nemo
Captain Nemo focuses on investing in companies operating at the intersection of ‘good for the planet’ and ‘good for business,’ targeting post-revenue to pre-Series A startups. He has made investments in projects like Altitude and has a portfolio with a focus on crypto projects. His investment check size and partnership styles are not publicly available.
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Lucas Nelson
As a Partner at Lytical Ventures, Lucas Nelson focuses on early-stage investments in cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI. With over a decade of experience, he plays a vital role in deal sourcing, technical diligence, and working with the investment portfolio. Lucas has also served on boards of companies like Graylog, Wickr, and CMT Solutions. His career highlights include co-authoring a book on software security testing and chairing DefCon, the largest US hacking convention, for a decade. As a Kauffman Fellow, he brings a strong background in entrepreneurship and technology to his investment strategy.
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Dexter Angels
Dexter Angels is an exclusive network of select investors providing capital to early stage startups. Their investment focuses on Fin Tech, Consumer Brands, Health Tech, SaaS, Ed Tech, and Deep Tech. Dexter Angels is based out of Mumbai and focuses on the Indian startup ecosystem with themes such as SME digitization, tech-based education, and healthcare improvement. The investor has made previous investments in companies like Multibhashi, Rezo.ai, and Flatheads. Dexter Angels collaborates with passionate entrepreneurs in large or new markets, aiming to provide massive value without compromising quality. The partnership and collaboration styles involve providing capital to startups and building ventures with entrepreneurs. The investment check size and professional career details were not found on their website.
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Marc Penkala
Marc Penkala is a hands-on venture capitalist with a focus on AI Dominance and innovation in Deep Tech. He emphasizes diversification in his thematic focus, with a mix of early, mid, and late-stage investments. Geographic preferences include Germany and Europe. Previous investments include Intangible Investments. Marc has a track record of success in VC, solid professional background, and engages in unconventional success strategies. He is known for his specific check size strategies and belief in emerging funds and untapped niches for partnerships.
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Kunle Olukotun
Kunle Olukotun is a leading figure in computer architecture and multicore processor design. He co-founded SambaNova Systems, a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence company. His previous venture, Afara Websystems, was acquired by Sun Microsystems. Kunle Olukotun has been actively involved in research and academia at Stanford University. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of high-throughput, low-power multicore processors. SambaNova Systems, under his leadership, has raised significant funding, with a recent Series D round totaling $676 million. Kunle Olukotun’s collaboration style focuses on democratizing AI through hardware advancements, aiming to make AI tools more accessible to a wider audience.
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Vertex Ventures Israel
Vertex Ventures Israel invests in companies with proven leadership ability to deliver success.
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Matrix Partners
Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage investments.
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William Yin
William Yin has expertise in Digital Transformation, 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Ecosystems and Alliances, Future of Mobility, and Smart City. His investment focus areas include Product Management, Product Marketing, Growth, D2C Brands, E-commerce, Blockchain, and CPG. He has a track record in Health & Wellness and investments in Solana Ecosystem. Information on his investment thesis, stage of investment, geographical preference, and previous investments was not found.
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Joseph Loomis
Joseph Loomis is an angel investor with a focus on Data Center Automation, Network Security, SaaS, and Security. His investments include companies like CyberSponse. Joseph has a track record of professional experience in advisory and leadership roles, such as being a Seed Investor in Opus Security and Sleepyhead, and serving as Vice President of Technology at Lovesac. His investments typically range in the seed stage, and he has a collaboration style that involves being a Member of the Board of Advisors for companies like Island, supporting technology products and advising startups. Joseph Loomis is located in the United States and actively engages in various roles supporting cybersecurity, technology, and human rights causes.
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Val Katayev
Val Katayev, a digital pioneer and entrepreneur, has a diverse track record. He is the Managing Partner at Prime Meridian Capital Management, Founder of MobileFuse, and involved with Bandsintown. His ventures include Jocalio, Poise Ventures, Poise Media Inc., and Poise Lending. Noteworthy previous companies are ToneMedia and ToneFuse, focusing on music and brand engagement. His investments and roles span the tech and media sectors, involving strategic advisory roles, board memberships, and startup founding. Val Katayev has a strong presence in the New York City area and has built a successful portfolio with his innovative companies.
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Adam Berrey
Adam Berrey is an Angel Investor with investments in companies like Promoboxx. He has a track record of operational leadership and coaching experience, working with CEOs and executives in various industries. Adam has engaged in strategic partnerships, led successful transformations, and contributed to groundbreaking projects in technology and healthcare. His investment check size ranges based on the funding round. Adam’s collaboration style involves coaching and training to enhance leadership capabilities and drive fulfillment in both work and life.
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Christian Dahlen
Christian Dahlen is an Angel Investor focusing on contrarian B2B startups in the software industry. He is a Member of Band of Angels, Silicon Valley’s oldest seed funding organization. With over 40 investments, he specializes in providing expert capital and venture advice to B2B tech startups. His previous investments include Isocode, ExpertVoice, AVAYL, and more. Christian has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Dipl.-Ing. from RWTH Aachen University. He prefers in-person or remote interactions and is interested in exploring board roles in high tech and software companies.
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Halcyon Impact Angel Network
Halcyon Impact Angel Network is a network of angel investors with an investment thesis centered around impact-driven companies outperforming competitors due to their core impact focus. They are industry-agnostic, seeking companies that incorporate positive impact into their business models for sustained competitive advantage. Previous investments include companies like SEEDschool and BezoMoney, with an average initial investment of $100,000. They collaborate actively, gathering quarterly to hear pitches from impact-driven businesses and aim to close funding gaps for social ventures, especially supporting women and Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
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Compound
Compound is a venture capital firm that invests in bleeding-edge technology built by outliers.
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Christoph Auer-Welsbach
Christoph Auer-Welsbach is a Venture Partner at Lunar VC with a focus on deep tech startups. His investment thesis revolves around technologies like robotics, DeepTech, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, Web3/Crypto, and AI. Christoph invests in both pre-seed and seed stages with an investment range of $301K to $1.0M, favoring a sweet spot of $652K. His current fund size is â¬40M. His previous investments include robotics, AI, developer tools, and more. When it comes to partnership and collaboration styles, Christoph collaborates with investors like Benjamin Wolba, Elad Verbin, Kamal Ved, Luis (Orr) Shemtov, and Mario Branciforti, aiming to support startups in their growth journey.
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Christian Reber
Christian Reber is the Founder of Pitch and Interface Capital, Chairman of Superlist, and a Partner at Freigeist. Previously, he was the Founder & CEO of Wunderlist and served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Microsoft. His investment focus areas include technology startups, productivity tools, and software development. Christian Reber’s previous investments reflect a strong emphasis on innovative tech companies. He collaborates actively with startup founders to drive sustainable growth. Check sizes vary based on the company’s stage and needs. Christian’s preference includes collaborating closely with companies to maximize value and ensure long-term success.
- Volvo Group Venture Capital AB
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NXT Ventures
NXT Ventures is an angel group that drives disruptive startup companies, focusing on sectors like software, enterprise software, manufacturing, machine learning, and information services. They primarily invest in seed and Series A rounds, with a geographical preference in North America. With a total of 59 investments and 6 lead investments, they have made 13 diversity investments. Some of their previous investments include Lionano, Intarcia Therapeutics, Clinical Research IO, and Luminopia. The team at NXT Ventures, led by managing directors Raymond Chang and Barry Turkanis, has a professional background in successful entrepreneurship and investment management. Their investment check size averages around $6 million, showcasing a commitment to funding innovative startups through their strategic collaboration and partnership styles.
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Ryan Wang
Ryan Wang is the General Partner at Outpost Capital. His investment focus areas include Entertainment & Sports, AR/VR, Gaming/eSports, Robotics, BioTech, Web3/Crypto, Cloud Infrastructure, and AI. His geographical preference is the San Francisco Bay Area. Ryan’s previous investments range from $0 to $3M, with a sweet spot of $500K. He has a track record in the gaming/VR sector in the USA.
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Baylor Angel Network
The Baylor Angel Network, led by founder Bob Brewton, provides early-stage capital to entrepreneurial teams. The network has made investments in various sectors, including software, apps, education, health care, and artificial intelligence. With a focus on early-stage ventures, the network has a geographical preference for startups in the Waco, Texas area. Previous investments by the network include VenoStent, Phunware, and SonarMed. Bob Brewton, known for his real estate and venture capital background, aims to make the program a top entrepreneurial initiative. The check sizes for investments are typically around $3 million. The network’s collaboration style emphasizes team building and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Beat Ventures
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Fabian Erici
Fabian Erici is an investment manager at Norrsken VC, Europe’s leading early-stage impact investor with a fund size of â¬100 million. The typical investment size ranges from â¬0.5 million to â¬3 million. Fabian Erici, a Principal at Norrsken VC, has a track record of valued deals totaling £9 million, with an average deal size of £9 million. His professional career includes roles at Norrsken VC, where he is involved in investments. Norrsken VC focuses on impact investing across all 17 SDGs, helping startups define, measure, and track their impact goals. The collaboration style at Norrsken VC involves a pragmatic approach, supporting startups in shaking the status quo and aligning vision with impact goals.
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Mood Fund
Mood Fund, through its investment thesis, focuses on early and growth-stage companies capable of dominating their market, scaling effectively, and showing exit potential. The fund aims to invest in companies within areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Equity, and Cybersecurity. Mood Fund has a track record of successful investments, including Dropcam, LendingClub, Uber, and Waze. The fund’s check sizes for investments are undisclosed. Mood Fund’s professional career includes leading the Kleiner Perkins Digital Growth Fund.
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Joey Levin
Joey Levin, CEO of IAC, has led the company to success through patient and strategic capital allocation, focusing on taking offline businesses into the digital marketplace. IAC’s recent investments include a $250 million deal in Turo, a car-sharing service, and a $1 billion bet on MGM Resorts International. Geographically, IAC’s investments are diverse, with a focus on global opportunities. Although specific details on past investments and check sizes are not available, Levin’s approach reflects a willingness to consider big opportunities for long-term growth. IAC’s partnership and collaboration style includes ventures like the AI partnership with OpenAI, demonstrating their commitment to innovation and strategic alliances.
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Yifang Cui
Yifang Cui is an Investment Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, with a focus on early-stage therapeutics and digital health companies. The fund’s investment philosophy includes activating success, adding value expertise, and ongoing investments. They are open to investing worldwide and have a commitment of â¬300 million, offering investments up to â¬3 million per venture and up to â¬15 million per venture over its life. Specific areas of investment include immunomodulation, tissue regeneration, and digital therapy. Regarding previous investments, no specific data is available on the website. The partnership and collaboration style information is not provided on the website.
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Joyce McDougal
Joyce McDougal focuses on investing in green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. She has made 19 direct investments in 2023, including follow-on investments. Geographically, she has a preference for green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. Joyce’s typical stage of investment is at the angel stage, where she critically evaluates startups. Her professional career includes a track record in the KW tech sector, and she has joined Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN) as an investor. The investment check size for Joyce McDougal is not specified in the available information, and there is no specific information regarding her partnership and collaboration styles.
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First Ascent Ventures
First Ascent Ventures invests in emerging Canadian technology companies that build the next generation of enterprise B2B software.
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Precursor Ventures
Precursor Ventures invests in people over product at the earliest stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
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Dominique Burgauer
Dominique Burgauer is an Angel investor with a focus on Enterprise Software, Mobile, Healthcare, Synthetic Biology, Big Data, Personal Health, Mobile Health, Health Care Information Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Education markets. His previous investments include Archilogic, Cambrian Genomics, FELFEL, and HealthCrowd. The check size of his investments is not specified, and no data was found on partnership and collaboration styles.
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Michael Maples
Michael Maples is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate Fund. Floodgate focuses on early stage investments in technology companies, especially in breakthrough startups. Some of Michael Maples’ previous investments include Twitter, Twitch.tv, Clover Health, Okta, Outreach, ngmoco, Chegg, Bazaarvoice, and Demandforce. Floodgate typically invests in deals ranging from $5 to $10 million with exits mainly in 2019. The fund collaborates with 5-6 participants in investment rounds and is open to startups with 2-3 years age. Floodgate invests mainly in the United States and has a total fund size of $401.3 million, with a focus on technology-related industries such as new media, software, e-commerce, security, and big data.
- New Luna Ventures
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Anthony Vickers
Anthony Vickers is an experienced investor focusing on customer needs, customer value, and double-down strategy in venture investments. Vickers Venture Partners, led by Anthony, invests in companies with high growth potential sourced globally. The average investment check size is not specified. Previous investments include Kimberwalli, Yarpa NSW Indigenous Business & Employment Hub, Aboriginal Affairs NSW, and Lean Enterprise Institute.
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Bethnal Green Ventures
Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) is Europe’s leading early stage tech for good VC.
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Paul Bessire
Paul Bessire, the Chief Data Officer at Coterie Insurance, has a strong background in data science and technology. With experience as a CEO and Co-Founder of PredictionMachine.com, an accurate sports outcomes prediction source, he later ventured into the insurance industry. His expertise includes project and team leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, and data science. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati, he co-taught Bracketology at the Lindner College of Business. Paul holds a Master’s degree in Quantitative Analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Quantitative Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. Known for his exceptional work ethic and intelligence, he is highly regarded by colleagues like Kyle Boon.
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Mike Bank
Mike Bank is a Partner at FC Ventures, Founder at Sprout Ventures, and Chief Executive Officer at Absolute Capital Holdings LLC. His investment focus areas include Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Wealth Management. Mike has a track record of founding multiple start-ups, turning around distressed businesses, and investing in over 50 early-stage startups. He is a Team Leader at Founder15 and Underdog Accelerator. Mike has a BSc in Philosophy, Logic & Scientific Method from The London School of Economics and Political Science. He is certified as CF30 Customer by the Financial Conduct Authority. His previous investments include Pocket Social, Soho Labs, and Tantrum. Mike Bank is dedicated to helping startup founders succeed and has been actively involved in various organizations and mentoring programs.
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Mert Utancak
Mert Utancak focuses on green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi as his investment focus areas. His stage of investment is primarily in angels or seed rounds. He has made investments in ServisSoft as part of his Angel – II in July 2021. Mert Utancak has a track record as an angel investor and aims to build a reputation as a leading ‘first cheque’ fintech investor. His geographical preference and partnership and collaboration style were not explicitly mentioned in the sources available. His investment check size strategy involves picking a target allocation over a time horizon and sticking to it for consistency in angel investing.
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A.Capital Ventures
A.Capital Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm investing in consumer and enterprise technology companies.
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Blake Okland
Blake Okland focuses on the multifamily capital markets at Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone. He has invested in REscour within the Business/Productivity Software industry.
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Bow Capital
Bow is a venture capital investment firm that helps entrepreneurs build companies that shape the future.
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Michael Walrath
Michael Walrath is a founding partner at WGI Group with a focus on seed-stage investments. His geographical preference is in North America, particularly in New York. Some of his previous investments include mParticle, Guest of a Guest, Yext, and Moat. Walrath is recognized for pioneering ad exchange at Right Media and transitioning to documentary filmmaking with Atlas Films. His investment check size and partnership styles are not specifically mentioned in the available data.
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Miguel Granier
Invested Development, founded by Miguel Granier, specializes in early-stage financing for technology start-up firms, focusing primarily on seed-stage investments in mobile technology, alternative energy, and agricultural technology sectors. The firm is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Miguel Granier has a track record that includes his work as a loan officer at Accion, being a founding partner of First Light Ventures, and currently leading Invested Development. The firm’s geographical preference is not explicitly stated, and there is no specific information on previous investments or investment check size available online. However, given the firm’s focus areas, partnership and collaboration styles are likely centered around fostering innovation and impact in the technology and energy sectors.
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Steve Chen
Steve Chen is an Angel Investor who has made investments in various companies. Some of his notable investments include Oura, Optimizely, and GreenPark Sports. He has 6 Portfolio Exits and 2 unicorns in his portfolio, including Oura and Vise. Steve Chen’s investment check size ranges across different rounds, with investments notably in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, and other sectors. He has founded 2 companies: YouTube and Avos.
- Quadria Capital Investment Management Pte Ltd.
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Arif Janmohamed
Arif Janmohamed, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, focuses on investments in enterprise IT at the intersection of Cloud, Data, and AI. His investment check size ranges from $3.0M to $20.0M, with a sweet spot at $15.0M. Arif has made a total of 55 investments, including recent ones in Zocks (Seed), Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions (Series D), and Endor Labs (Series A). He values qualities like storytelling, having an unfair advantage, thinking big, and being well-respected in founders. Arif emphasizes the significance of founder qualities in building successful startups. He is known for his collaboration style, seeking entrepreneurs with drive and passion to create enduring businesses.
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Peter Bordes
Peter Bordes is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Trajectory Ventures. With over 117 investments, Peter focuses on various sectors including Enterprise Infrastructure, AgTech, AI, Data Services, Analytics, Developer Tools, Web3/Blockchain, and Cloud Infrastructure, at Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A stages. His investment check size ranges from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot of $1.5M. Peter’s professional career includes roles like Vice Chairman at Ocearch, Mentor at The Thiel Foundation, and Founder & CEO of MediaTrust. His partnership and collaboration styles emphasize strategic alliances and collaborations to drive success in the ventures he supports.
- Revolution Growth
- IQ Capital Partners LLP
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Balderton Capital
Balderton Capital is a Early-Stage Venture Capital Investor.
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Ray Wagner
Ray Wagner is the Managing Director at Thompson Street Capital Partners. The firm focuses on a thesis-driven approach, investing in various key industry verticals such as Life Sciences & Healthcare, B2B services, technology solutions, and software providers across cloud services, insurtech, non-profit software, and supply chain software. Ray Wagner’s investment stage ranges from Series B in sectors like Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, AI, Health IT, and more. Thompson Street Capital Partners has a geographical preference for the Midwest. With a track record of nearly $200 million in transactions, Ray Wagner brings extensive experience in due diligence, valuation analysis, and business development. The fund’s investment check size is between $50 million to $250 million, targeting companies with EBITDA between $5 million to $50 million in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, software, IT services, and business products. Thompson Street Capital Partners’ partnership approach is focused on actively working with companies to make a significant impact in their respective industries.
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Craig Wortmann
Craig Wortmann is an investor with a focus on Sales Engine and associated with Pritzker Group Venture Capital. He has a diverse investment portfolio with involvement in companies like Tovala. His investment style and check sizes are not detailed on the sources available.
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Nicholas Grouf
Nicholas Grouf is the Co-Founder and Managing Member at Alpha Edison, a venture firm with a knowledge-driven approach investing in various sectors including Mobility, Blockchain, Fintech, Proptech, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Biotech, Climate Technology, and Electric Vehicles. The firm focuses on building trust and intimacy, avoiding reactive VC practices. As a serial entrepreneur, Grouf has had a successful career with leading companies such as Spot Runner and PeoplePC. His investment check size is not specified, and he emphasizes building successful teams, cornering markets, and maintaining a competitive edge. Grouf’s collaborative style involves selecting strong team members, valuing co-workers, and staying focused on deals while analyzing potential pitfalls.
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Max Levchin
Max Levchin’s investment thesis focuses on fintech, marketplaces, and science. SciFi VC partners with early-stage companies in these areas.
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NextEquity Partners
NextEquity Partners is a growth equity and venture capital firm that is focused on disruptive tech and new media.
- Tuatara Capital, L.P.
- DFS Lab
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Oliver Abert
Oliver Abert is an Angel Investor focusing on investments in various sectors including consumer technology, SaaS, enterprise tech, healthcare, deep tech, fintech, biotech, climate tech, and AI. His investment check sizes range from $250K to $5M. Dr. Oliver Abert was a Co-Founder and served as Chief Technology Officer & Chief Executive Officer at Numenus. He is also a Senior Software Development Manager at Autodesk and an Investor at Spintop Investment Partners.
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Gradient Ventures
Gradient Ventures helps founders build transformational companies.
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Dan Nilsson
Dan Nilsson is an experienced investor with a diverse portfolio. As an AI Prompt Engineer & Developer, Dan has a background in web design, web development, and e-commerce since 1998. He has founded, co-founded, or invested in over 20 e-commerce projects. Dan’s investment focus areas include Enterprise Applications and Environment Tech. His investments span sectors like technology vendors and corporate venture capital. Dan’s investments typically range from Seed rounds to Venture rounds. Geographically, he prefers investments in the Greater Helsingborg Metropolitan Area. Some of Dan’s notable investments include Bintel, Fieldly, and Contentor. He is known for supporting companies with a focus on green technology and is particularly interested in startups based in southern Sweden, with a preference for those raising their first round of funding. Dan’s investment check sizes vary but typically fall within the range of $500K to $1.5M.
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Vincent Smith
Vincent Smith, Founder at Toba Capital, focuses the investment firm on enterprise software, internet, and IT infrastructure. With a thematic focus on technology and sustainability, Toba Capital has assets under management of over $3.5 billion. The firm invests in information technology, software as a service, infrastructure, and climate technology sectors. It operates in the expansion and growth stages, with a check size that may reach as high as $750 million. Vincent Smith’s professional career includes being the former CEO of Quest Software and overseeing investments in leading-edge business applications. Toba Capital’s partnership and collaboration style are not explicitly disclosed, but it is known to have a diverse investment team consisting of Susan Su, Vincent Smith, and Wilder Ramsey.
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Rahim Amidi
Rahim Amidi is a technology investor and serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in early-stage venture capital. He co-founded Amidzad Partners, focusing on seed-stage investments. His geographical preference includes a diverse range of markets globally. Rahim has invested in companies like PayPal, Dropbox, and Genapsys. He has a strong track record in startup investments and plays an active role in the technology community. Rahim’s investment check size typically falls within the seed stage range. Collaboration at Amidi Group is characterized by community-based real estate development projects tailored for technology and entertainment industries.
- SJL Partners
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Kurt Kaltenegger
Kurt Kaltenegger is an investment partner at ABB Technology Ventures, based in Zurich, Switzerland. With an investment range of $100K to $5.0M and a sweet spot of $1.5M, Kurt focuses on robotics, EnergyTech, TransportationTech, cybersecurity, IoT, and AI startups across various stages. His previous investments include companies like Hailo, PointGrab, and Aquamarine Power, covering Series B to Seed stages with notable amounts raised. Kurt’s investment check sizes typically range from $100K to $5.0M per company, demonstrating a diverse portfolio in cutting-edge technologies.
- Adventure Fund
- Maruho Israel Innovation Fund
- ForgePoint Capital
- Maven
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Kent Johnson
Kent Johnson, an investor who served as Board Member at DimensionalMechanics, has a professional background as the Chief Financial Officer at various biotech companies. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has a track record of successful financial management. Kent’s investment focus includes early-stage companies like DimensionalMechanics, where he led a $4.7 million funding round. His previous investments include companies in the artificial intelligence and biotech sectors. Kent’s check size for investments ranges based on the company’s needs. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to collaborations, emphasizing strategic partnerships and hands-on involvement in the growth of startups.
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BlueYard Capital
BlueYard seeks to invest in founders with transforming ideas that decentralize markets.
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Dimitri Bilyarchyk
Dimitri Bilyarchyk is an Investment Analyst at Atlantic Labs in Berlin, Germany. His investment focus areas include Digital Health, Future of Work, Machine Learning, Decentralized Networks, Mobility, and Industrial Applications. He typically invests in Series A stages with an investment range from $100K to $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $2.5M. Dimitri has a current fund size of $15M and has a track record of investments in various sectors and stages. His partnership and collaboration styles involve actively working with founders on transformative technology ventures. Some of his previous investments include Future of Work (Series A), TransportationTech (Series A), Real Estate/PropTech (Series A), Digital Health (Series A), AI (Series A), and FinTech (Series A). In collaboration with other investors at Atlantic Labs like Bastian Bullmann, Daniel Niemi, Johanna Ulrich, Lukas Erbguth, Marc-Olivier Luecke, Dimitri Bilyarchyk focuses on supporting mission-driven founders and game changers to drive innovation in the tech industry.
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Section 32
Section 32 is a venture capital fund that invests at the cutting edge of technology, healthcare, and life sciences.
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Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center focuses on supporting young companies in the high-tech economy through small business funding programs provided by partners like Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Commonwealth Financing Authority.
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David Selverian
David Selverian is an experienced investor with a focus on Human Capital/HRTech, Health & Hospital Services, Health IT, and Enterprise sectors. He evaluates early-stage startups with an investment check size in the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, specializing in areas like AI/ML and B2B. David shows a preference for female and underrepresented founders and has a track record in successful acquisitions. His collaboration style is marked by a commitment to partnership and patient care, evident in his involvement in healthcare startups. With a background in investing and healthcare, David engages in a broad range of investments, aiming to support and grow promising ventures.
- .406 Ventures, LLC
- IT-Farm Corporation
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Bastian Nominacher
Bastian Nominacher is primarily focused on enterprise software as his source of wealth. He has made investments in various companies, with his latest investment in DataGuard as part of their Series B funding. Bastian Nominacher’s investment check size varies, and he has made 5 investments with one portfolio exit, involving companies like DataGuard and Talentry. His collaboration style includes successful partnerships with companies like BMW Group within the realm of process mining innovations.
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Alexander Gounares
Alexander Gounares is an Equity Partner at Omega Venture Partners, a premier technology investment firm headquartered in Silicon Valley. Omega invests in rapidly growing businesses that leverage AI, ML, Data, and Automation to deliver transformative solutions. His investment focus areas include Robotics, AI, SaaS, and Enterprise at various stages. Alexander Gounares has a successful track record, having been the founder and CEO of Polyverse Corporation, specializing in cybersecurity. Omega Venture Partners typically invests between $100K to $10.0M, with a sweet spot at $1M. The firm’s investment style involves thematic strategies to identify market opportunities and deliver unique value to customers.
- Rising Tide Fund
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Anshul Sirohiya
Anshul Sirohiya’s investment thesis revolves around utilizing technology and data to create innovative solutions that cater to user needs. With a multifaceted background in software development, data science, quantitative trading, and product management, Anshul has acquired a diverse skill set that enables him to lead cross-functional teams effectively. His interest lies in leveraging technology and data to develop compelling solutions that address the requirements of users.
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Marathon Venture Capital
Marathon Venture Capital is a seed-stage fund, helping ambitious founders build world-class technology companies.
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Owen Van Natta
Owen Van Natta is a Founder and Managing Partner of Prefix Capital, specializing in investing in DeepTech and AI startups at the seed to Series A stages. With a track record of approximately 20 investments and a 136% IRR, he focuses on technology-driven companies. Owen collaborates with co-investors and partners like David Adelman, Melissa Krinzman, and others in his investment endeavors. He has been involved in various investments in companies in the technology sector, showcasing his interest in innovative technologies. Owen’s investment check size and partnership styles align with the growth and success of early-stage tech startups.
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Oshri Kaplan
Oshri Kaplan, as an Investment Director at Munich Re Ventures, focuses on areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, and Data and Analytics. He is actively involved in addressing M&A activity in the insurtech market and stays informed about the insurtech startup market outlook and potential disruptions in the insurance market by insurtech startups.
- World Trade Ventures
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Joe Amadio
Joe Amadio, the Managing Director at Thompson Street Capital Partners, specializes in Series B investments with a focus on Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Consumer Health, Digital Health, BioTech, AI, Health IT, and more. He has a sweet spot investment range around $25.0M, and a current fund size of $1.2B. Joe’s track record includes successful investments in the Midwest region. He collaborates with investors like Alex Mace, Alison Schulte, and others. With a background as a Private Equity Investor, his partnership style is characterized by a strategic and collaborative approach, leveraging his vast experience in the industry.
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Tony VanBrackle
Tony VanBrackle, Managing Member at Payment Ventures, prioritizes investments in the FinTech, Payments, E-Commerce, Social Media, and Application Software sectors. The fund focuses on seed-stage investments with an average deal size of $960K. Notable previous investments include companies like Legalyze.ai in the Legal Tech and Artificial Intelligence sectors.
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Brad Zions
Brad Zions, Founder and Managing Partner at Pitbull Ventures, has a $5M VC fund focused on AI-enabled vertical SAAS companies across diverse industries. He backs early-stage startups, and his fund has supported 15 vertical SAAS ventures. Zions looks for founders with promising early traction. The fund partners with entrepreneurs in Los Angeles and invests in AI-enabled vertical SAAS solutions. Previous exits include Podsights, Jukin Media, and Donut Media.
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Champagne Ardenne ID
Champagne Ardenne ID was an accelerator/incubator based in Bezannes, France, focusing on promoting a stronger European action with its members and developing European cooperation. Their investment focus areas included Industry, Health, and Bioeconomy, supporting industrial, ecological, and digital transitions. Their geographical preference aligned with the smart specialisation strategy of the Grand Est-Europe region, encompassing the digital transformation of companies through technologies for industrial transition, medical biotechnologies, and sustainable resource management. Although the specific stage of investment is not available, their track record and professional career were centered around the Vine and Wine of the Champagne region, emphasizing research for sustainability innovations in the sector. Furthermore, details such as their investment check size and partnership and collaboration styles are not provided in the available information.
- Gobi
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TiE Angels Oregon
TiE Angels Oregon is an angel investment group that focuses on high growth business opportunities from various industry types. They invest in information technology, SaaS, TMT, artificial intelligence, and machine learning sectors in Oregon. TiE Oregon Angels have invested over $13 million in 60 startups with 8 exits, demonstrating a successful track record. Their investment check size ranges from $250,000 to over $1 million, and they provide early-stage investment, mentorship, and support to emerging companies. TiE Angels foster collaboration among members to explore mutual interests and support startups with the potential for success.
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Mats Lindoff
Based on the information available, Mats Lindoff, the Owner of Lindoff Technology AB, has over 35 years of experience in managing innovative high technology companies and serves on multiple boards including Combain Mobile AB and Enea. He specializes in telecom technology and contributes to companies’ growth through technology and business strategies. Mats Lindoff’s investment check size remains undisclosed, and his partnership and collaboration styles are not specified in the available data.
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Alessandro Ciacchini
Alessandro Ciacchini is an investor with a focus on early-stage investments. He has a geographical preference for investing in the Lugano Metropolitan Area in Switzerland. Some of his previous investments include Inversiones Bloom, KEO World, Zen E Money, Zen Global Ltd, Trustfin Group Sa, and MO Technologies. Alessandro’s activities show involvement in the financial services sector and strategic advisory roles in various companies. He operates within the Lugano Metropolitan Area, indicating a local investment approach.
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King River Capital
King River Capital invests in high-growth software and AI-driven technology businesses that are solving critical problems.
- Responder Ventures, LLC
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NewSchools Venture Fund
NewSchools Venture raise charitable funds from donors and invest them to support education entrepreneurs.
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Austin Arensberg
Austin Arensberg is the Senior Director at Okta Ventures in San Francisco. He focuses on early-stage startups in privacy, identity, and security. With a background in venture capital, private equity, and corporate development, Austin led investments in companies like Kandji, Drata, and VNDLY. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Environmental Studies. Some of his previous investments include Nagomi Security, Accredify, and Intrinsic. Austin has experience at Scrum Ventures and Samsung Electronics. He actively engages in Series A, B, and C funding rounds, with significant investments in companies like Pangea, HYCU, and Dig Security.
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Oren Etzioni
Dr. Oren Etzioni is known for his expertise in advancing AI research for the common good. He has a keen focus on early-stage AI startups and has made investments in companies like Algorithmia and Read. With a background in computer science and AI, his career includes being the CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Oren Etzioni’s investment check sizes vary depending on the startup and project needs. His partnership and collaboration styles involve initiatives like partnering with Semaforâa news startupâto use AI responsibly for delivering global news stories. Oren Etzioni’s geographical preference is in Seattle, United States. He has a track record of success with founding companies, chairing advisory boards, and contributing significantly to the AI field.
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Gunter Dueck
Gunter Dueck is a German mathematician and author with a focus on business, management, and innovation. He invests in technology, digital trends, and future-oriented projects. One of his recent investments was in RideBee during the Seed VC round in January 2021. Gunter Dueck believes in collaborative decision-making styles and values effective partnerships. His investment check size varies based on the project and opportunity.
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Grazyna Kulczyk
Grażyna Kulczyk is a Polish art collector and philanthropist known for her dedication to contemporary art and women artists. With a unique 50:50 investment concept, she allocates her resources equally to business and culture. Kulczyk’s notable investments include pioneering female artists and the development of Muzeum Susch, a disruptive art museum in the Swiss Alpine village of Susch. She aims to attract devoted art lovers to explore and learn about exhibitions in-depth. Kulczyk’s track record showcases her commitment to promoting art and supporting innovative projects like Muzeum Susch. Her partnership and collaboration style involve working closely with like-minded individuals, such as Rafael Lozano, to create unique ventures that blend art, design, and creativity.
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Andrew Thierry
Andrew Thierry is known for making investments in a wide range of areas including Retail, MarketingTech, BioTech, E-commerce, ClimateTech/CleanTech, Web3/Blockchain, Web3/Crypto, SaaS, AI, and FinTech. His investments span across various stages including Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B. Thierry’s investment range typically falls between $100K and $5.0M, with a sweet spot at $1.5M. Some of his notable investments include Feve, La Solive, mobee travel, Jolimoi, Each One, Vendredi, Lyanne, and Javelot. Thierry’s track record and professional career include experiences in consumer-facing businesses and involvement in healthcare and impact investments. His partnership and collaboration style involve understanding and leveraging the three common collaboration styles: introspective, relational, and expressive, to ensure effective teamwork and successful investments.
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Vladimir Panfilovich
Vladimir Panfilovich, a senior partner at Yucca Capital, focuses on investments in blockchain, artificial intelligence, healthy lifestyle, network projects, fast food and healthy food, and green energy. His previous investments include Maktun, COFYZ, and green energy projects in the Baltics. The check sizes for investments range from $250K to $2M. Vladimir Panfilovich is responsible for the vision and strategic initiatives at Yucca Capital, collaborating with partners in financial management, risk assessment, and technical expertise.
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Crosscut Ventures
Crosscut is a seed-stage venture capital firm partnering with early-stage founders to build extraordinary high-growth tech companies.
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Sheryl Francis
Sheryl Francis is a self-employed Angel Investor with a track record since 1997. She focuses on investments in startups innovating in green fintech, embedded finance, AI, insurance, and DeFi. Sheryl invests at the angel stage, providing financing to early-stage startups in exchange for equity ownership. Her geographical preference for investments is broad, without specific restrictions. Sheryl’s investment check sizes are flexible, adapted to the startup’s needs, ensuring a comfortable investment amount. As a solo investor since 1997, Sheryl maintains a self-employed partnership and collaboration style, possibly engaging in direct investments or partnerships in the industry.
- Cervin Ventures
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Joseph Mansueto
Joseph Mansueto is the Founder and serves as Executive Chairman at Morningstar. His investment focus areas include Media and Information Services (B2B), Drug Discovery, and Beverages. His investments typically range from personal angel investments in promising companies. Mansueto’s geographical preference might revolve around Chicago, where he is highly involved, particularly with the Chicago Fire FC. His previous investments include companies like Pippin Title, ClostraBio, and BrewBike. Mansueto has a strong track record and professional career, being recognized as an influential figure in the mutual fund industry and receiving several awards. The investment check size associated with Joseph Mansueto is not explicitly mentioned. Partnership and collaboration styles involve sharing best practices and strategic insights to enhance on-pitch performance.
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Will Anderson
Will Anderson, an Associate at Possible Ventures, leads sourcing, due diligence, and the investment process for early-stage investments across Europe, the US, and Australia. With a focus on mission-driven teams using frontier tech, Will backs startups in Europe and Australia. His previous investments include Sorare. Will’s professional career includes roles in business development for a health and education consultancy and working with startups in multiple regions. At Possible Ventures, he supports deal flow, research, and marketing. Investment check size ranges based on startup needs.
- Vorwerk Ventures
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Ashley Fontana
Ashley Fontana is the Managing Director at Zetta Venture Partners, specializing in AI-first companies with B2B business models. Previous investments include Canva and Invenia. Fontana invests between $500K and $2 million per startup. He has a track record of building and investing in startups. Fontana’s partnership and collaboration style involves being an early and senior member of AngelList and focusing on generational AI-first companies. Zetta Venture Partners focuses on intelligent systems and early-stage companies. Fontana leads fundraising products at AngelList, managing $130M over more than 250 funds.
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Alex Iskold
Alex Iskold is a Managing Director at Techstars with a focus on AI opportunities. He invests in founders, values resilience, and operates in the Techstars NYC program. His previous investments include an emphasis on ‘Founders First’ and a ‘Mentor and be Mentored’ approach. Alex Iskold’s partnership and collaboration styles are reflected in the Techstars program’s initiatives for fostering collaboration and relationship building.
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Bill Helman
Bill Helman is an Advisory Partner at Greylock, a venture capital firm. He focuses on investments in AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, SaaS, marketplaces & commerce, and fintech & crypto. The stage of investment is early-stage. His previous investments include Zipcar, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Exact Sciences, Upromise, and more. Bill Helman has a successful track record and professional career at Greylock. The investment check size varies, with a recent fund securing $1 billion. Bill is known for his partnership and collaboration styles, contributing to the success of Greylock.
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Helena Cavell
Helena Cavell focuses on seed and pre-seed investments across Europe, particularly in B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups. She is known for her expertise in backing B2B SaaS providers aiming for the U.S. market or targeting European potential. Frontline Ventures, where she is an investment associate, raised its third seed fund of â¬70 million under her guidance. Frontline Ventures is recognized for its specialized fund approach, unique culture that builds strong relationships with founders, and the emphasis on international investors to enhance local investment processes.
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Ling Lin
Ling Lin is a venture scout for Atomico focusing on investments in the United Kingdom and the Financial Services sector. With an average round investment of $836.333k USD, Ling Lin makes approximately 3.5 investments per year. Some of Ling Lin’s portfolio companies include Hey Holy, The Lowdown, and Boxx. Ling Lin collaborates with similar investors such as Funderbeam, The Case for Her, and Lumus Investment Collective. As a co-founder and CPO at Grip in the Netherlands, Ling Lin brings valuable experience to the investment landscape.
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Howard Deshong
Howard Deshong is an Angel Investor with a focus on previous investments. He served as an Advisor at Catchafire.
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Ralph Gootee
Ralph Gootee is a Co-Founder and serves as the Co-Chief Technology Officer & Chief Product Officer at PlanGrid. He has a track record of founding notable companies, with investments in sectors such as Enterprise Applications and Real Estate and Construction Tech. His geographical preferences include the United States and France. Some of his previous investments include Popl, Higharc, Inboxbooster, and Rayon. Ralph Gootee’s investment check size and partnership styles were not explicitly mentioned.
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New Forge
New Forge is a business angel firm specializing in supporting early-stage B2B technology startups across sectors like InsurTech, Enterprise SaaS, LegalTech, and FinTech. Their portfolio includes investments in companies like TestResults.io, Rencore, steadybit, and aifora. They provide investment and partnership opportunities to tech founders focusing on innovative solutions. New Forge is located in Solingen, Germany.
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Michel Meyer
Michel Meyer is an Angel Investor with a focus on seed round investments in industries such as Small and Medium Businesses, Real Estate Technology, Messaging, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT). Some of his previous investments include eSeed, Aircall, Avanoo, and Algolia. With a professional career that includes co-founding successful companies like MultiMania and Kewego, Michel Meyer has a strong track record in the tech industry. His investment check size typically ranges from $20,000 to $50,000 per company, and he values collaboration and partnership for creating value and driving change.
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2048 Ventures
2048 Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm.
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Parkway Venture Capital
Targets investments in Climate Tech, Quantum Tech, Generative Design, Business Intelligence, Health Tech, Metaverse and B2C sectors.
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Martin Ostermayer
Martin Ostermayer, the CEO of Shortcut Ventures, based in Hamburg, Germany, focuses on early-stage investments in the internet, mobile phones, games, and social media sectors. Martin has a track record of investing in startups like Hyrise Academy, Sdui, Mediakraft Networks, Graswald, and heyData. With a partnership at Shortcut Ventures, he serves as an Investment Partner and Angel Investor. Martin’s investments range from seed rounds to series A, demonstrating his commitment to supporting startups at various stages. He has a preference for investments in Europe, especially in Germany and the European Union. His collaboration style involves actively engaging with portfolio companies and providing strategic guidance. Martin Ostermayer’s check sizes vary based on the startup’s needs, with notable investments in the range of â¬2M to â¬5M.
- Teakwood Capital, L.P.
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Anand Periasamy
Anand Periasamy is known for his investments in various areas including pre-seed AI, enterprise pre-seed, and seed investments. Some of his previous investments include Dassana, OpenObserve, Gitter, H2O.ai, and Treasure Data. He has a track record of successful investments including a portfolio exit with Treasure Data. The check size of his investments has been significant, with a previous Series A round amounting to $20 million. Anand’s investment thesis aligns with modern datalakes and HDFS migration. He collaborates with investors such as Deepak Jeevankumar, Abhishek Sharma, Anshu Sharma, and Jishnu Bhattacharjee. Anand Periasamy’s focus areas demonstrate a strategic approach to investment, with a keen interest in technology-driven ventures.
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Matt Bornstein
Matt Bornstein is a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) with a background in venture capital and entrepreneurship. He brings over 10 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and startups. Matt has led investments in various companies, including Pachyderm, SigOpt, and SmithRx. With a focus on new data systems and AI technologies, his career includes founding two technology companies in enterprise software and tech-enabled services sectors. Matt holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in mathematics from Brown University. His investment check size is not specified, but his partnership and collaboration style emphasize working with entrepreneurs in evolving software development sectors. Matt’s geographic preference aligns with his base in San Francisco, although specific regions are not mentioned.
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Björn Bauermeister
Björn Bauermeister, Co-Founder & General Partner of Smart Infrastructure Ventures, focuses on early-stage startups in the smart city, energy, proptech, e-mobility, IoT, and e-health sectors. His investments typically range from low six-digit amounts and his partnership and collaboration style aligns with supporting early-stage B2B ventures. He has a professional background in these sectors and is known for his hands-on approach in guiding startups through their early stages of growth.
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Branden Spikes
Branden Spikes is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Cyberinc, bringing experience as Elon Musk’s trusted lieutenant. Cyberinc focuses on investments in AI, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Previous investments include Spikes Security and Cyberinc. The stage of investment is reflected in the $11 million raised in Series A funding. Geographically, Cyberinc’s preference is not specified in the available data.
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FinSight Ventures
FinSight focuses on FinTech & Enterprise Software companies bringing digital transformation to Banking/Finance/Insurance & related sectors.
- Remagine Ventures
- H20 Capital Innovation
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SOSV
SOSV is a global VC firm with $1B AUM and 1,000+ investments, that operates HAX, IndieBio, Chinaccelerator, MOX, and dlab.
- Standout Capital
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Glasswing Ventures
Glasswing Ventures is an early-stage VC firm investing in next gen AI and frontier technology startups enabling the intelligent enterprise.
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Jonathan Ozeran
Jonathan Ozeran is a Vice President of Generative AI at Tempus, an investor, and advisor. His current investments include companies in various sectors such as Hardware, Pharmaceuticals, IoT, Consumer Health, BioTech, Health IT, AI, Consumer Internet, and Enterprise at Seed and Series A stages. His investment check size ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 with a sweet spot at $10,000. One of his recent investments is in Tribe XR. As a Venture Partner at Good Growth Capital, Jonathan Ozeran is involved in supporting startups and has a track record of making impactful investments.
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Shelly Cano Kurtz
Co-founder and CMO of Giving Tech Labs Shelly Cano Kurtz invests in startups bridging nonprofits and tech innovation, focusing on social impact. Based in Seattle, USA, she supports initiatives like AI for Public Interest and Technology for Public Interest. Shelly has a track record of over 200 global campaigns and recipient of 50+ awards. Her investments range from seed rounds to pre-seed, with a portfolio including X4Impact Inc and VIDANYX. She collaborates with nonprofit organizations to create technology for public good, emphasizing sustainable solutions and societal impact.
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Canapi Ventures
Canapi Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage fintech companies that deploy solutions on modern platforms.
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Vertex Ventures
Vertex Ventures is a global network of operator-investors that manage portfolios.
- Comcast Ventures
- TELUS Ventures
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Foothill Ventures
Foothill Ventures is a technology-focused venture fund that invests in seed to A-round startups in the United States.
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Mark Attanasio
Mark Attanasio is an investor who believes in making wise spending decisions for successful outcomes, as seen in his approach with the Milwaukee Brewers. He is known for being hands-on and strategic in his investments and partnerships, focusing on prudent financial management to achieve growth and success.
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Brian Dietzler
Brian Dietzler is known for his investment thesis, prefers working with seed-stage companies, has a geographic focus on Europe and Asia, and follows an introspective collaboration style. He is recognized for his expertise in Theatre, Public Speaking, and Musical Theatre.
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james cullen
James Cullen focuses on high dividend value investments with an emphasis on large-cap U.S. companies and undervalued non-U.S. equities in developed economies. He emphasizes a high current dividend yield and low P/E stocks with growing dividends. Cullen may selectively invest in ADRs and analyzes for geopolitical risks. He provides Year-End Commentary and Outlook for 2024. Cullen’s investment approach is disciplined with a long-term focus.
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Dhruv Ghulati
Dhruv Ghulati is an entrepreneur with a proven track record in building and managing deep tech and artificial intelligence products. He has gained investments for his AI startup, Factmata, from top Silicon Valley investors including Mark Cuban. Dhruv’s investment focus areas revolve around AI technologies. He previously served as the Founder & CEO of Factmata. His investment check size details were not available in the search results. Dhruv has a geographic preference for global collaboration and has been regarded for his partnership and collaboration styles within the industry.
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Drew Volpe
Drew Volpe, a Partner at Procyon Ventures, focuses on investing in entrepreneurs with deep technology at the frontier of AI, computational biotech, connected sensors, AR/VR, and blockchain. Drew’s previous investments include Jellyfish, Sia, Plex Research, Feature Labs, Seven Bridges Genomics, Upskill, Smarking, Oculii, Resilinc, and others. His professional career includes roles as Founder/Managing Partner at First Star Ventures, Founding Investor at Salient Predictions, Investor/Board Director at Brink, and investments in multiple startups like Oort, Jellyfish, Plex Research, and more. Drew is an experienced founder and CTO/VP Eng in database systems and AI, holding an A.B. in Computer Science from Harvard University, and is dedicated to backing visionary founders shaping the future with new computing technologies.
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Timothy Young
Timothy Young is a Co-Founding General Partner at Eniac Ventures, leading in strategic seed-stage investments. Eniac Ventures has a focus on companies in areas such as AI, consumer, deep tech, fintech, healthcare, SaaS, sustainability, and Web3. The average check size for investments is around $1.5 million. Timothy Young collaborates closely with co-founder Tim Young and plays a significant role in managing and tracking new investment opportunities, conducting market research and due diligence, and supporting Eniac’s portfolio companies. Eniac Ventures emphasizes partnering with bold founders who utilize technology to drive transformational change.
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Kerry Ritz
Kerry Ritz, a seasoned investor, has a track record of bringing innovative and disruptive businesses to market. His investments focus on clean energy, nanotechnology, and machine learning, typically ranging from pre-seed to Series A stages. With a geographic preference for the United States and the United Kingdom, Kerry has made notable investments in companies like Concured. He collaborates with co-investors such as Ascension, Philip Wilkinson, Potential VC, and Steve Pankhurst. Kerry’s investment thesis revolves around seeking innovative and weird opportunities while emphasizing the importance of price, value, and talent. His partnership and collaboration style involve facilitating community engagement, AI, and Metaverse technologies to create Virtual World Communities.
- Harpoon Ventures
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Amirhossein Malekzadeh
Amirhossein Malekzadeh is an investor with a focus on Technology, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Venture Capital, Venture Capital, IT, Corporate Innovation, Insurance, and Healthcare industries. His previous investments include Koyeb and ProcessOut. He has a track record in artificial intelligence engineering and is known for co-founding Logmatic.io. Amirhossein’s approach to partnership and collaboration shows experience as a Co-Founder and CEO at Logmatic.io. He has also been involved in strategy consulting for Monitor. Additionally, his investment check size was $7M for the latest investment in Koyeb’s Seed VC – III round. His portfolio exit with ProcessOut was acquired by Checkout.com.
- Shenzhen Leaguer Tsing-Yuan Venture Capital Management Co. Ltd.
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Civilization Ventures
Civilization Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on cutting edge innovations in exponential health tech and biology.
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Guillermo Ginesta â Manager, INFINITI LAB, Global Business …
Guillermo Ginesta is an investor with a focus on Web3 startups. He has a track record of selecting and supporting early-stage startups in the blockchain and NFT space, with investments of up to US$250,000 per startup. While his geographical preference is not specified, he has experience in organizing events and fostering innovation. Guillermo has a successful career in project management and has raised significant investments for companies, leading to substantial sales growth. His partnership and collaboration styles emphasize constructive feedback, trust-building, effective communication, and authenticity in building successful relationships.
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Mark Suster
Mark Suster is the Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. Upfront Ventures focuses on a variety of sectors including healthcare, defense technologies, computer vision, ag tech & sustainability, fintech, consumerization of enterprise software, and gaming infrastructure. They invest approximately $3 million per company at the earliest stages of formation. Upfront Ventures returns investments to LPs and has a history of substantial funding rounds. The team consists of 10 partners and maintains a strong presence in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Collaboration and partnership styles at Upfront Ventures prioritize diversity of thought, experiences, and dedication to funding founders across different backgrounds.
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Bobby Leach
Bobby Leach is a product leader and entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in creating digital products. His expertise includes NFTs, web3, products, and data. However, specific details about his investment thesis, focus areas, stage of investment, geographical preference, previous investments, track record, investment check size, and partnership and collaboration styles are not available from the sources searched.
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Robert Smith
Robert Smith is the billionaire investor who founded Vista Equity Partners, focusing on enterprise software, with a track record of philanthropy. He has made significant investments, including a $8 million Seed VC investment in Mansa Holdings. Smith’s partnership style emphasizes inclusive capitalism and leading by example, with collaborations like the Student Freedom Initiative and investment in Black-owned platforms. His investments express a commitment to education and redistribution of opportunity. Vista Equity Partners has raised over $20 billion for its eighth flagship fund, reinforcing Smith’s impact on the investment landscape.
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Mustafa Suleyman
Mustafa Suleyman is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence. He serves as Head of Consumer AI at Microsoft AI, Venture Partner at Greylock, and is an Angel Investor. Mustafa was a co-founder of Inflection AI and DeepMind. He is known for his leadership in AI and serves on the board of directors of The Economist. Additionally, he is a Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Derek Collison
Derek Collison is an angel investor with a focus on the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) industry. He primarily invests in Seed Round stages. His partnership and collaboration styles involve fostering streamlined connectivity. Previous investments include a $1,000,000 investment in Example company Inc and a â¬11,000,000 Series C funding in Company & Company. Derek Collison’s investment check sizes vary, with an example of a $524,000 Seed round A. His investment thesis revolves around enabling streamlined connectivity in AI-driven multi-cloud and edge computing expansion.
- U.S. Venture
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OCA Ventures
OCA Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on equity investments in companies with dramatic growth potential.
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Amy Gu
Amy Gu, Founder and Managing Partner of Hemi Ventures, leads investments in cutting-edge technology companies focused on autonomous vehicles, AI applications, and biotech. The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies. Amy Gu’s geographical preference includes Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Hemi Ventures has made investments in companies like Smart Radar System, Tensorflight, and Alcatraz AI. Amy Gu has a track record of supporting startups like Evernote and Udacity. The investment check size by Hemi Ventures is not specified. Partnership and collaboration styles focus on nurturing visionary startups to the next stage of growth.
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Partech
Partech is a technology venture firm that invests in seed, venture, and growth stages.
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Roy Vella
Roy Vella is a global executive with proven skills in high-growth solutions in AI, Machine Learning, and Fintech. He excels in building and leading cross-cultural teams, driving strategy, and delivering impactful results. With a background in mobile financial services and leadership roles at top companies like PayPal and Royal Bank of Scotland, Roy brings a wealth of expertise. He holds a JD/MBA from Stanford University and has a track record of inspiring and delivering strategic direction. His strong customer advocacy and problem-solving skills make him an invaluable asset in scaling businesses. Roy’s partnership and collaboration styles focus on creating possibilities through people, products, and partnerships, cultivating ideas into successful ventures.
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Heiko Dimmerling
Heiko Dimmerling, the Chief Operating Officer of HQ Capital, transitioned from his role as a partner and managing director at the investment firm Triton. He focuses on aligning and optimizing internal workflows at HQ Capital to enhance efficiency and serve clients’ needs. With over 16 years of experience at Triton, Heiko Dimmerling brings a wealth of expertise in investment strategies. He studied business economics at the University of Applied Sciences, Fulda.
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John Jack
John Jack is a Venture Partner at Shield Capital, with a focus on early-stage companies in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space. Shield Capital invests in startups operating in these sectors and benefits from John’s extensive senior management and technology leadership experience.
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Alastair Rampell
Alastair Rampell is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz where he focuses on investing in financial services. His investment focus areas include sectors like AI / Devtools, Cybersecurity, Web3, Deeptech, Biotech, Digital Health, Consumer, Fintech, and Gaming/VR. He invests in Seed, Series A, and Series B+ stages with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $50 million. Alastair has a track record of co-founding Affirm, Inc. and serving on the board of various companies such as Rocket Companies, Loft, Descript, Wise, and Propel, Inc. He is known for his partnership and collaboration styles focusing on long-term relationships and mutual success.
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Amichai Shulman
Amichai Shulman is a startup founder, board member, and angel investor with a focus on cybersecurity startups. His investment portfolio includes Israeli startups like Secbi and Entro, spanning various rounds such as Seed and Series A. His geographical preference is centered around Israeli startups, and his investment check sizes are reflective of the early-stage investments he makes, supporting companies like Nokod Security with a Seed round of $8 million. Amichai Shulman’s professional career is highlighted by his roles as Co-Founder and CTO of Nokod Security and his contributions to the cybersecurity industry. His partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources.
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Cisco Smith
Cisco Smith is a strategic investor with a focus on technology and networking companies. He prefers early-stage investments and has participated in accelerator programs. His investments indicate a commitment to fostering digital economic growth. Cisco Smith has previous investments in start-ups and has built a track record as a forward-thinking leader. While specifics on investment check size are not readily available, Cisco is known for his partnership and collaboration styles, emphasizing outcome-focused and flexible approaches.
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Austin Guyette
Austin Guyette is a Partner at Voyager Capital, with a focus on enterprise technology investments. He has worked with companies like Carbon Robotics, Kaskada, UpLevel, Shiftboard, Sofy, Thoughtexchange, and WellSaid Labs. Austin is known for his talent in analyzing startups even if he doesn’t invest in them. He is a board member for Voyager Fund V portfolio company, Candidate.
- Symvan Capital
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Mike Collett
Mike Collett, the Founder and Managing Partner at Promus Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage DeepTech companies run by visionary and tenacious founding teams. Promus Ventures’ previous investments include Rocket Lab, ICEYE, Halter, and Gauss Surgical. The investment check size ranges from seed rounds like Halter’s in 2017 to later-stage investments like Iceye’s Series D of $136 million. Mike Collett’s partnership and collaboration style involve supporting innovative technologies for sustainable farming, human spaceflight, AI mapping, and healthcare innovations.
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Sofie Batalov
Sofie Batalov is an investor at J12 Ventures with an investment range of $100K – $5.0M and a sweet spot of $1.5M. Her focus areas include Media/Content and ClimateTech/CleanTech at the Pre-seed and Series A stages. Sofie has collaborated with co-investors such as Bo Mattsson, Emmet King, Henrik Reimavuo, and Luca Banderet. She prefers to invest in startups in the Media/Content and ClimateTech/CleanTech sectors and has a successful track record in these areas.
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Paul Maritz
Paul Maritz is an active individual investor and has been involved in investments in companies such as True, Tignis, Colabo, Talisma, and Apture. His geographical preference is Mercer Island, Washington, United States. He has a broad focus on exploring investment opportunities in enterprise software, including the application of cloud computing and machine learning to business problems. Maritz’s stage of investment includes Later Stage VC and Angel investments. He serves as the Chairman at Acronis, Co-Founder and Advisor at True, Board Member at BoldIQ, Forma Vision, Kernel Labs, and Fermat, and an Investor at Hyperwise Ventures. Additionally, he serves as an Advisor at Nanobiosym and Tignis. Paul Maritz’s diverse experience in technology companies like Pivotal, Pi, VMware, and Microsoft has contributed to his extensive track record in the industry.
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Paul Norris
Paul Norris is a veteran technology investor with a focus on telecoms, media, and tech (TMT) sectors. He is affiliated with TMT Finance, connecting executives worldwide with investment opportunities in digital infrastructure and TMT. His previous roles include managing director at Conning Asset Management and portfolio manager for Mariner Investment Group. Paul’s investment check size and partnership styles are not explicitly mentioned, but his experience and industry connections demonstrate a commitment to quality and integrity.
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Patrick van Hoof
Patrick van Hoof is a global director of digital innovation at Arcadis with a focus on digital innovation. He has invested in Xworks Tech in a Seed Round. However, specific details about his investment thesis, investment focus areas, previous investments, typical check size, and partnership and collaboration style were not available from the search results.
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Primary Venture Partners
Primary Venture Partners is a seed stage VC firm focused on ecommerce and enterprise SaaS.
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Lukas Biewald
Lukas Biewald is the Founder of Weights & Biases. He has a strong focus on enterprise applications, high tech, and other sectors. His recent investments include companies like Runway, Lambda Labs, and Twelve Labs. Lukas Biewald’s collaboration style involves forming strategic partnerships, as seen with the investment from NVIDIA to enhance ML tools for developers. He has a track record of successful investments, with notable companies in his portfolio such as Chartable and Kraftful.
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Peer Goudsmit
Peer Goudsmit is a Talent Acquisition and Recruitment professional known for his expertise in transforming talent acquisition strategies. While specific investment focus areas and partnership styles are not available, Peer has a track record of success in recruitment technology. Previous investments and investment check size details are not disclosed publicly.
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Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown is an investor with a focus on supporting companies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He maintains an agnostic investment thesis, seeking innovative startups addressing the SDGs. Brown has invested in industries like space, artificial intelligence, and technology, with notable investments in companies like SpaceX and OpenAI. His professional career includes roles as Senior Vice President of Development at EB5 Global, President and Founder of Loci, Inc., and more. Based in Portland, Oregon, Brown’s investments range in size and support under-represented founders. He has a successful track record in building teams, providing ROI, and developing networks, with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University.
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Devin Guan
Devin Guan is a seasoned investor with a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship. He has a keen focus on AI and data-driven startups, actively engaging as an advisor to companies like OneSignal and Zeotap. With a track record spanning prominent roles at companies like Netflix and AdMob, Devin brings a wealth of experience to his investments. His check sizes typically range based on the round of investment, enabling him to support startups at various stages. Devin’s career trajectory showcases a strategic approach to nurturing innovative ventures, underpinned by a solid educational foundation from University of California, Davis, and Stanford University in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Cisco Investments
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Brad Wardell
Brad Wardell is the founder and CEO of Stardock. As the Creative Director at Stardock, he focuses on AI for computer-controlled characters. His career achievements include leading Stardock in computer software and game development.
- Global Health Impact Fund
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Trevor Kienzle
Trevor Kienzle is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Correlation Ventures. The firm focuses on AI-driven venture capital investments across all industry sectors. They recently closed their third fund, Correlation III, at $130 million, bringing their total managed funds to approximately $500 million. Correlation Ventures has a track record of successful investments in companies like SynthorX, Upstart Lending, and IonQ. They actively invest from pre-seed to growth stages, with check sizes ranging from $100,000 to $4 million. Trevor Kienzle’s previous investments include Botkeeper and InsurGrid in sectors like Enterprise Applications and FinTech. Correlation Ventures distinguishes itself with a data-driven approach, co-investing without taking board seats. They prioritize investments in the U.S. without specific geographic preferences.
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C5 Capital
C5 is a specialist technology investment firm that invests in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data analytics, energy and space.
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Tom Killalea
Tom Killalea is an investor with a focus on early-stage ventures. He has made investments in Momento, Chainguard, Dig Security, Soveren, and Orreco. Tom’s investment check size ranges from $50M to $15M. His geographic preference spans locations like Seattle, Washington, Greater Seattle Area, West Coast, and Western US. With a track record that includes serving board roles and advising technology companies, Tom contributes to the growth and success of startups. His partnership and collaboration styles are reflected in his involvement in board memberships and angel investments like Tines and the $11M seed round for Dig Security.
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Ramon Vigdor
Ramon Vigdor is a General Partner at Acrobator Ventures, an Amsterdam-based venture capital fund that focuses on early-stage tech startups in the Benelux and CIS regions. Acrobator Ventures prefers to invest in B2B software, SaaS, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, marketplaces, ed-tech, ad-tech, marketing tech, and HR tech sectors. Their investment check size ranges between pre-seed and seed-stage rounds. Ramon Vigdor has been actively involved in deploying funds, with investments in pre-seed and seed-stage rounds in internationally-focused startups, including previous deployments of 6.6M⬠over 9 investments, marked up at 1.4x.
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National Angels USA
National Angels USA is an angel capital industry association that focuses on access to capital and mentorship for entrepreneurs. They operate in the seed stage of investment. The organization promotes and supports a vibrant Angel community in Canada, with over 2,000 members nationwide. While specific previous investments by National Angels USA are not provided, they collaborate with individuals, groups, and industry partners to support best practices and professional development in the Angel investing community. The investment check size is not specified. National Angels USA engages in partnerships with various partners, including brand partners, impact partners, and community partners, to work on programs such as the Love Box Program and Dare to Dream Program, aiming to make a radical impact on children in foster care.
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Michael Kim
Michael Kim is the Founder and serves as a Managing Partner at Cendana Capital. His investment thesis focuses on smaller funds outperforming, particularly at the seed stage. Cendana Capital invests in very early stage venture capital funds globally, with a strong emphasis on software, information technology, SaaS, enterprise software, and artificial intelligence. The stage of investment includes Early Stage Venture and Seed. Geographically, Cendana Capital does not have specific preferences. Some of his previous investments include Silicon Valley Data Science, InSync Software, and TwoFish. Michael Kim’s professional career includes being the Managing Partner/Founder at Cendana Capital. The investment check size at Cendana Capital ranges from very early stage to seed investments. Regarding partnership and collaboration styles, Michael Kim emphasizes the value of partnerships in scaling innovative technology firms and acknowledges the challenges faced by seed funds in overfunded startups.
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John Vincent
John Vincent, a General Partner at Revel Partners, is focused on high-growth B2B companies, particularly in the Software, Advertising, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and Machine Learning sectors. Revel Partners typically makes initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1.5 million in post-revenue seed to Series A rounds. Their geographical focus is on North America, and their investment thesis revolves around building enduring companies that drive transformation in the B2B Tech landscape. Previous investments at Revel Partners include deals led by Progress Ventures, with participation from investors like Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI). John Vincent’s partnership style emphasizes driving growth and success for B2B software companies, utilizing his experience as a recognized digital media thought leader and serial entrepreneur.
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Susa Ventures
Susa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing primarily in seed rounds.
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Jack Statza
Principal Jack Statza at Alumni Ventures Group brings deep-tech venture investing expertise across sectors and stages. His previous roles include early-stage investor at Allstate Strategic Ventures, focused on AI/ML, Blockchain, and Enterprise SaaS. Jack has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a CFA charterholder and has been involved in the blockchain space since 2010. Contact information: 603-518-8112.
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Carl Choi
Carl Choi focuses on Series A and Series B investments in sectors like AR/VR, Entertainment & Sports, Future of Work, Gaming/eSports, Analytics, Marketplaces, Digital Health, AI, Enterprise, and FinTech. He has investments in companies across various sectors including AR/VR, Entertainment & Sports, Future of Work, Gaming/eSports, Analytics, Marketplaces, and more. His professional career includes roles at JP Morgan, Riverbed Technology, and Upwork. Carl’s investment check size ranges from $1 million to $10 million, with a sweet spot at $5 million. Some of his previous investments include companies in the AR/VR, Entertainment & Sports, Future of Work, Gaming/eSports, Analytics, and Marketplaces sectors. He is part of networks such as the University of Waterloo Network and JP Morgan Network.
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Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire is a venture capital firm that partners with visionary teams and venture funds to build companies.
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Ron Theis
Ron Theis is an investor and member at Alliance of Angels, the largest and most active angel group in the Pacific Northwest. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments in industries like software-as-a-service, artificial intelligence, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, and food across the United States and Canada. Since 1997, they have invested over $100 million in 200+ portfolio companies, celebrating 40+ exits generating more than a billion dollars in returns. The Alliance of Angels network consists of 140+ active angel investors and is further supported by a $6.6 million seed fund. Ron Theis is part of this dynamic group with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, angel investing, venture capital, and start-ups.
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Godfrey Sullivan
Godfrey Sullivan, a seasoned investor, has a diverse portfolio across industries and sectors. As a former CEO of Splunk and other prominent roles, his investment focus areas include software development applications, network management software, and business/productivity software. Throughout his career, Godfrey has demonstrated a strong track record in leadership roles, serving on the boards of companies like CrowdStrike, Marqeta, and GitLab Inc. His previous investments encompass companies like Anvilogic, Pangea, and StrongDM, showcasing his interest in innovative solutions. With experience in varied positions and collaborations, Godfrey Sullivan has shown a preference for strategic partnerships, growth initiatives, and fostering innovation within the technology industry.
- Wiegers Capital Partners, LLC
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Jonathan Kondo
Jonathan Kondo is an Angel Investor focusing on Seed Round investments in Big Data, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) industries. He is based in Palo Alto, California, USA. The estimated investment check size for Jonathan Kondo is around USD $5 billion.
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Sequoia Capital India
Sequoia Capital India is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, technology, and healthcare.
- Nauta
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The Data Lab
The Data Lab, led by Mr. Carl Manneh, is an angel investor with a background in founding and managing various companies. His notable experience includes being the Founder & Managing Director of Mojang AB, creators of Minecraft. He has held CEO positions at JAlbum AB, Play Yard Studios, and founded Sneakerlaces. Mr. Manneh holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Marketing and has a Master’s in Business and Administration. His professional career showcases a strong foundation in business and entrepreneurship, making him a seasoned investor.
- Rhodium Ltd.
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Amar Goel
Amar Goel is the Co-Founder and serves as Chief Growth Officer & Chairman at PubMatic. He is also an Angel Investor with a focus on AI, ML, Apps, and Software. He has a track record of delivering results and building companies from the ground up. Amar has raised over $100M in venture capital and hired over 1,000 employees globally, generating several hundred million dollars per year in revenue at peak. His investments typically range from early to late-stage ventures. While his geographical preference is not explicitly stated, he has been actively involved in the APAC region, particularly in India. He is known for his leadership at PubMatic, Komli Media, and Chipshot.com. Amar holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Harvard University.
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Jaakko Kokko
Jack Kokko is the Co-Founder and CEO of AlphaSense. His investment thesis is to leverage AI for market intelligence. AlphaSense focuses on areas such as competitive intelligence, fundamental research, and benchmarking. The company is currently in the Series E stage of investment. Jack Kokko’s geographical preference is not specified. Previous investments include acquisitions of companies like Sentieo and Stream by Mosaic. His track record includes successful growth and exits in B2B information services. The check size for investments in AlphaSense has reached $150 million in the Series E funding round. Jack Kokko’s partnership and collaboration style emphasize leveraging AI to help businesses make informed decisions.
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Euan Guttridge
Euan Guttridge is the Founder and General Partner of Reinforced Ventures, an early stage investment firm specializing in robotics, autonomous systems, and biotechnology. The check sizes for investments range from $500K to $1.5MM, focusing on early-stage B2B SaaS opportunities. The firm’s portfolio includes companies in the autonomous systems, robotics, and biotechnology sectors. Reinforced Ventures was recognized as one of the 2022 Top 50 Emerging Managers by Weekend Fund.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Christopher Rust
Christopher Rust is a venture capital investor with a focus on early-stage software infrastructure companies. Since 1998, he has made early stage investments in 40 startups, with investments primarily in areas such as security, IoT, data services, Web3/Blockchain, cloud infrastructure, enterprise, AI, and SaaS. He has a track record of investing at the seed, Series A, and Series B stages. His investment check size ranges from $100,000 to $5 million, with a sweet spot around $2 million. Christopher Rust brings 16 years of technology venture investing experience and has a professional background in loss prevention and internal investigations, with previous roles at Amazon, Macy’s, and the US Army. His partnership and collaboration styles are not clearly specified in the available information.
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Bruce Rauner
Bruce Rauner, as a businessman, politician, and former governor of Illinois, has been involved in various investments and initiatives. His investment focus areas include private equity and venture capital, with a history of investments in multiple firms. Rauner has demonstrated a track record in public service and business leadership. He signed laws to encourage investment in early-stage companies and has been involved in initiatives to boost the state’s economy through technological advancements. While specific details on his investment check size are not readily available, his actions indicate an interest in promoting safety and innovation through collaborations and partnerships in areas such as autonomous vehicles.
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Viet Le
Viet Le is an investor who holds long monologues about his 3 Ds: design, data, and dev tools. His previous investments include Ozone. He focuses on design, data, and dev tools in product deep-dives. The specific check size of his investments is not available. Viet Le’s partnership and collaboration styles are not explicitly provided in the available information.
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Harald Nieder
Harald Nieder, a General Partner at Redalpine Venture Partners, specializes in investing in disruptive technologies with a focus on highly scalable ICT and Health Tech models. His investment thesis centers on empowering game changers and supporting big ideas to create a better tomorrow. Harald’s investment focus areas include consumer internet alongside AI middleware, vertical/applied AI, new data solutions & infrastructure, and future trends like automation, mobility, and sustainability. He primarily invests in seed-stage startups and maintains a hands-on approach to support founders from day one. Notable previous investments include companies like Taxfix and Inkitt. Redalpine’s portfolio comprises over 95 companies, with a total amount raised of 2.7bn CHF and a total value created of 11.6bn CHF, highlighting the success and impact of Harald Nieder’s investment strategies and partnership styles.
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Michael Galgon
Michael Galgon is an Angel Investor with a focus on Consumer Lending, Real Estate, Smart Home, Analytics, Information Technology, Software, Beauty, Retail, Employee Benefits, Financial Services, Automotive, Electric Vehicle, Health Care, Psychology, Hospital, EdTech, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Logistics. He specializes in seed round investments and his previous investments include companies like Ampd, AppVirality, PipelineDeals, Ripl, EnergySavvy, SquareHub, and buuteeq. His check sizes vary depending on the round, with examples ranging from $1,000,000 to $11,000,000. Mike Galgon’s professional background includes being the founder of Pioneer Square Labs Holdings LLC. For partnership and collaboration, detailed information is not available. However, his investment thesis and stage of focus indicate a keen interest in early-stage startups and a wide range of industries.
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Daniel Daboczy
Daniel Daboczy is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a track record of creating and scaling innovative businesses. As the CEO and Co-Founder of FundedByMe, a leading equity-based crowdfunding platform, he has funded over 650 companies, impacting national and EU crowdfunding laws. Daniel is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs promoting equality, diversity, and social good. He mentors and invests in startups, serves on multiple boards, and executive chairs UNITI Motors. His investments are diverse, focusing on industries like automotive, AI, and tech projects. Daniel’s collaboration style includes cooperative and facilitative approaches, fostering strategic partnerships to drive brand growth and innovation. His check sizes vary, with notable fundraising successes like UNITI’s â¬109 million valuation on FundedByMe.
- Fiedler Capital GmbH
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Bruce Hallett
Bruce Hallett is a managing partner at Miramar Digital Ventures with a focus on Data, IoT, and AI markets. He has a diverse portfolio of previous investments including Fama, Social Native, eRelevance Corporation, and Welltok. Bruce’s professional career includes co-founding Miramar Venture Partners and serving on several boards. His partnership and collaboration style involve strategic involvement with startups. The stage of investment typically ranges from early to mid-stage startups. Bruce’s track record showcases successful acquisitions of companies like Aktino, Berkana Wireless, OptionEase, and RealPractice.
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Cassandra Carothers
Cassandra Carothers is an investor at Upheaval Investments, specializing in early-stage frontier and deep tech startups with a focus on quantum computing, aerospace, robotics, AI/ML, and other sectors. She has a strong track record in international market development, sales, business development, and technology commercialization. Cassandra is known for her partnerships and collaborations, offering expertise in writing, speaking at events, investing, mentoring, and advising companies. Previous investments and projects reflect her commitment to solving complex global challenges through innovative startups.
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ScOp Venture Capital
Venture Capital firm specializing in SaaS and marketplace companies
- InReach Ventures LLP
- GV . Board Member. Keynote Speaker
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Robert Winter
Robert Winter is the Co-Founder and Principal at daVinci Capital Group with a focus on software, semiconductor, and communications sectors. His investment check size and stage are not specified. His geographical preference is in the technology sector. Past investments include companies like FlyteComm, SmartDB, Financial Interactive, TriCN, Clairvoyante, CombiChem, Digital Generation Systems, Endwave, NeoMagic, Network Appliance, NVidia. Mr. Winter’s professional career includes roles at Rocket Ventures, Menlo Park Group, Comdisco Ventures, and Canaan Partners. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and an MBA from Harvard University. Mr. Winter’s partnership and collaboration style involve strategic consulting, market analysis, and hands-on involvement in start-ups.
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Ron Gula
Ron Gula is the President at Gula Tech Adventures, focusing on investing in cybersecurity, AI, and national security companies. The firm has invested over $100 million in 50 cybersecurity, AI, and national security companies. Ron and Cyndi Gula have a collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on defending the nation’s cyberspace. They have also run competitive grant programs for cybersecurity nonprofits.
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John Simon
John Simon, a seasoned investor and managing director at Sigma Prime Ventures, focuses on software-based and disruptive technology businesses, engaging early on with entrepreneurs. His investments typically range from $1k to $50k, covering companies from seed to Series B stages. With a track record that includes roles at Mark Cuban Companies and William Blair & Company, John brings expertise in management, risk assessment, sales, and marketing. He is known for his hands-on approach, strategic insights, and collaborative style, building lasting relationships with his investments to drive growth and success.
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Marcel Stolk
Marcel Stolk is a Venture Partner at FORWARD.one. He invests in European hardware innovations in the fields of Semiconductors, Climate Tech, and High Tech. His geographical preference is in Europe. Marcel has a track record as the Former Executive Chairman of Logitech Europe and Chairman of the supervisory board of Cherry (FRA: C3RY). The investment check size, partnership, and collaboration styles are not specified on the website.
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Omidyar Network
Omidyar Network is an investment firm.
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Angus Davis
Angus Davis is a General Partner at Foundation Capital, with a focus on investing in software, enterprise software, SaaS, and analytics companies. His previous investments include Getaround, SavingStar, Upserve, and WePay. Angus has a history of successful entrepreneurship, having founded and served as CEO of Upserve. His investment check sizes range from $1.1M to $15M. Davis exhibits a collaborative and engaged partnership style, leveraging his industry experience and network to guide startups towards success.
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Taylor Halliday
Taylor Halliday is a Pioneer Fund Venture Partner with an investment range of $200K – $300K and a sweet spot at $250K. He focuses on Seed Consumer Internet and other investment areas include Consumer Internet (Seed), Enterprise (Seed), Consumer Internet (Series A), and Enterprise (Series A). Taylor has collaborated with various co-investors and is based in Seattle, Washington.
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Dmitry Alimov
Dmitry Alimov is a tech VC and entrepreneur, serving as the Managing Partner of Frontier Ventures. His investment thesis focuses on AI companies with network effects, with an investment range of $100K to $5.0M and a sweet spot of $1M. Dmitry Alimov has made 24 investments, showing a track record in early and late-stage ventures. He has a professional career in finance and tech, founded multiple organizations, and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dmitry’s partnership style is collaborative, preferring AI startups with network effects and avoiding traditional e-commerce, payments, ad tech, cybersecurity, esports, and games.
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Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based global venture capital firm.
- Cogito Capital
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Emmet King
Emmet King, a Partner at J12 Ventures, has an investment range of $100K – $5.0M with a sweet spot at $1.5M. His recent investments include Buddywise, Ostrom, and memmo.me. Emmet King collaborates with investors such as Bo Mattsson, Henrik Reimavuo, and Sofie Batalov. He is affiliated with scouts and angels like Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss and Maria Raga.
