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Boulder - Colorado, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • IoT (& Wearables)
Managing Director, Co-founder at Foundry Group
Founder @foundry-group, @excite-home • Worked at @oracle-corporation • Studied at @stanford-university
Palo Alto - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Businesses Solutions • Consumer
Most Interested In
Products that solve meaningful problems for consumers. Includes: Marketplaces, communication platforms, productivity tools, financial services, ed
Not Interested In
I love authentic founders and products that stand out and uniquely solve a problem. I tend not to be excited by many enterprise problems.
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Gaming (& eSports) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Online Social • Consumer
Early-Stage Investor & Advisor in B2B Marketplaces
New York, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • GovTech • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social
Partner at Venrock
Most Interested In
1. Applications solving large and non-obvious problems in data-intensive industries 2. ML-driven applications that have found a path to an initial data advantage and have the potential to create a definitive intelligence advantage 3. Business operations platforms for SMB vendors who have never had a good one, esp that are driven by mobile, esp that drive payment flow 4. Large-scale applications and HW/SW systems that sell into government
Not Interested In
I like to be surprised by things I think I may not be interested in and so try not to rule anything out.
Partner @venrock • Investor @claralending, @Centricient, @dataminr, @care, @gilt Groupe • Studied at @stanford-university, @university-of-oxford-2
Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Developer tools
CEO at Gladly, Inc. and Partner at Greylock
Partner at Greylock. Former Entrepreneur.
Chicago - Illinois, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Gaming (& eSports) • Insurance (& InsurTech)
Founder and Managing Partner @ Evolv Ventures
General Partner at Lightbank
San Francisco Bay Area - Palo Alto, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
Enterprise VC-engineer-company builder | GP@Foundation Capital
Most Interested In
I work with startups across the enterprise stack. I am particularly excited about how machine learning and deep learning are reinventing existing software categories and creating new consumer experiences. I have invested in companies in AI-enabled business applications (such as Marketing Technology and HR Technology), Data Platforms, Data Center Infrastructure, Online Video, and Cyber Security.
Not Interested In
I rarely invest in consumer, and have never invested in healthcare start-ups
General Partner at Foundation Capital,15 years of operating and entrepreneurial experience, mostly in sales, marketing and Go-To-Market strategy.
Palo Alto - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsMedia • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Consumer
Chamath Palihapitiya is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Social Capital. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer at Social Capital Hedosophia. He is also the Chariman of Lotusflare. He is a Co-Founder and serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Remote Health Services. He served as Chairman at Integrated Plasmonics. He also serves as Chairman at Athos Works. He is also a Co-Owner and serves as Board Member at Golden State Warriors. He previously founded and served as General Partner at Embarcadero Ventures. He also served as a Board Member at ezhome. He was the VP of product marketing, operations, Growth, Mobile and International & & Head of User Growth of Facebook. He is a board member at BitYota, Groq, Future Shorts, 9021 PHO Restaurants, Remind101, Confer Health, Ezetap Mobile Solutions, Lemon, Treehouse Island, Crushpath, Captricity and Treehouse Island. He served as the principal of Mayfield Fund. He focused on consumer internet, advertising and media investments. Prior to this, he spent five years with AOL, most recently served as the VP and general manager of the Desktop Messaging group with overall responsibility for the AIM and ICQ businesses. Prior to his role as the Head of AIM and ICQ, He served as VP of Business Operations for AOL's broadband subscription service helping to build the business to over $1 billion in revenue. He also co-founded and launched a Music Video-On-Demand (VOD) Channel to both critical and user acclaim, garnering successive Emmy nominations in 2005 and 2006. Earlier, he held management positions with internet music pioneers Spinner.com (AOL) and Winamp (AOL). He is a Member of the Investment Committee of fbFund. He attended the University of Waterloo, where he graduated first class honors with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He serves as an executive chairman at MAD Apparel. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairman at Remote Health Services.
San Francisco Bay Area - Philadelphia - Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Partner, First Round Capital
Josh is a founding Partner at First Round Capital, a seed-stage technology venture fund. Josh has been an active entrepreneur and investor in the Internet industry since its commercialization. In 1992, while he was a student at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Josh co-founded Infonautics Corporation – and took it public on the NASDAQ stock exchange in 1996. Josh founded Half.com in July of 1999, and led it to become one of the largest sellers of used books, movies and music in the world. Half.com was acquired by eBay in July 2000 -- and Josh remained with eBay for three years, running the Half.com business unit and growing eBay’s Media marketplace to almost half a billion dollars in annual gross merchandise sales. In late 2003 Josh helped to found TurnTide, an anti-spam company that created the world's first anti-spam router. TurnTide was acquired by Symantec just six months later. Josh founded First Round Capital in 2004 to reinvent seed-stage investing. And since that time the firm has invested in over 350 emerging technology startups – becoming one of the most active venture capital firms in the country. Josh was ranked 3rd on the 2018 New York Times list of Top Venture Capitalists and consistently ranks in the top 20 of the Forbes Midas List of the top 100 tech investors. Josh has been named as one of the top ten ‘angel investors’ in the United States by Newsweek magazine, one of "Tech's New Kingmakers" by Business 2.0 magazine and a "Rising VC Star" by Fortune magazine. Josh also is the proud winner of a second place ribbon in the 2011 Nantucket Watermelon Eating competition. Josh is an inventor on sixteen U.S. Patents for his work in Internet technology. In June 2000, he was awarded Ernst and Young’s prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award for the Greater Philadelphia region. Josh earned a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Grand Rapids Michigan, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsAgroTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Mobility • Semiconductors
Venture Capitalist, Board Member, Strategic Advisor
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Grand Ventures
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsMedia • FinTech (& Financials services) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Payments • Consumer
General Partner at TCV
General Partner at TCV
, Israel - U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Analytics • Consumer
Managing Partner Intuition Fund
Partner at Cedar Fund
The United States boasts the largest and most dynamic startup ecosystem in the world, with major hubs like Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. This ecosystem is characterized by a strong venture capital presence and a supportive culture for innovation and entrepreneurship. The U.S. continues to lead globally in technological innovation and startup activity, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation.
As of 2024, the U.S. is home to approximately 77,927 startups. The startup ecosystem is supported by substantial venture capital investments, which totaled around $162.6 billion in 2022. This robust financial backing highlights the confidence investors have in the U.S. startup market, ensuring ample funding for innovation and growth.
Key strengths of the U.S. market include a highly skilled workforce, advanced technological infrastructure, and a culture that encourages risk-taking and entrepreneurship. The presence of major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook fosters a collaborative environment and provides ample opportunities for startups. Additionally, the U.S. government offers support through various grants and tax incentives, such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Silicon Valley remains the epicenter of innovation, driving advancements in AI, biotechnology, fintech, and clean energy. New York City excels in finance and media, while Boston is strong in biotechnology and education-driven startups. These regions are crucial to the U.S. startup ecosystem, offering a wealth of resources, talent, and opportunities.
Cities like Austin, Denver, and Seattle are emerging as significant tech hubs. These cities provide a favorable business climate, quality of life, and are becoming attractive locations for startups and talent. The rise of remote work has further expanded opportunities for startups to access talent from various regions, contributing to the growth of these emerging hubs.
The U.S. startup market benefits from a comprehensive support system of accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces. Programs like Techstars and Y Combinator have been instrumental in nurturing early-stage startups, providing mentorship, resources, and funding. These support systems help startups at various stages of their journey to scale and succeed.
Despite its strengths, the U.S. startup ecosystem faces challenges such as high costs of living, regulatory hurdles, and intense competition for talent. These challenges can create barriers for new startups and require strategic navigation to ensure long-term success.
The U.S. startup market features a diverse customer base and a culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. The rise of remote work has expanded opportunities, allowing startups to access talent from various regions. The future outlook remains positive with continuous growth and innovation, driven by emerging technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, and green energy.
The U.S. startup ecosystem is characterized by its resilience and adaptability. Despite challenges, the ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by a strong culture of entrepreneurship and technological advancements. This ensures the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation.
The United States is home to some of the most active angel investors and venture capital (VC) firms in the world. These investors play a crucial role in fueling the growth of startups by providing the necessary funding and resources. This article explores the most prominent angel investors and VC firms in the U.S., their investment sizes, the number of investments, and the future outlook of the investment market.
Prominent angel investors in the U.S. include Jason Calacanis, Naval Ravikant, and Reid Hoffman. Jason Calacanis is known for his early investments in Uber and Robinhood. Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, has invested in numerous startups including Twitter and Yammer. Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has made significant investments in Facebook, Airbnb, and Dropbox. These investors typically invest between $25,000 and $100,000 in early-stage startups, often providing valuable mentorship and network access.
Top VC firms like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Accel are known for their substantial investments in the tech sector. Sequoia Capital, one of the oldest and most successful VC firms, has invested in companies like Apple, Google, and WhatsApp. Andreessen Horowitz has made significant investments in Airbnb, Lyft, and GitHub. Accel is known for backing Facebook, Slack, and Dropbox. These firms often lead funding rounds with investments ranging from $5 million to $50 million, depending on the stage and potential of the startup.
Angel investors typically invest smaller amounts, ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, while VC firms can invest millions of dollars in a single round. For instance, Sequoia Capital often invests in late-stage rounds with ticket sizes upwards of $50 million. In contrast, early-stage VC investments from firms like Accel or Andreessen Horowitz may range between $5 million and $10 million. The substantial investment sizes by these firms reflect their confidence in the potential growth and scalability of the startups they back.
In 2023, Sequoia Capital participated in over 100 funding rounds, Andreessen Horowitz in about 90, and Accel in around 80. Angel investors like Jason Calacanis and Naval Ravikant typically make between 20 to 30 investments annually. The high volume of investments by these investors and firms demonstrates their active role in driving innovation and supporting new ventures across various sectors, particularly in technology.
The future outlook for angel and VC investments in the U.S. remains positive. Despite economic uncertainties, the demand for innovative solutions continues to drive investment activities. Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and green energy are expected to attract significant investments. Additionally, the rise of remote work and digital transformation trends are creating new opportunities for startups, ensuring a steady flow of investment in the coming years.
Beyond financial investment, angel investors and VC firms offer invaluable support and mentorship to startups. They provide strategic guidance, industry insights, and access to a broad network of contacts. This support helps startups navigate challenges, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Programs like Y Combinator and Techstars also play a significant role in providing early-stage startups with the resources and mentorship needed to succeed.
The U.S. startup ecosystem thrives on the active involvement of angel investors and VC firms. With substantial investments, a high number of deals, and a positive future outlook, these investors continue to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic growth. Their combined financial support and mentorship ensure that promising startups have the resources they need to scale and succeed in a competitive market.
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