Esther Dyson – Startup Investor Profile

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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.
Location: New York, NY
Country: Switzerland
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Investment Regions: EU
Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: very-active

AI Reasoning: Searches found recent mentions in 2025 (e.g., article Aug 2, 2025 referencing Esther Dyson’s investments such as Omada Health). While specific transaction date not listed, presence of 2025 sources indicates investment activity within last 6 months, classifying as very-active.

Angel activity thresholds:
Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.

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