Jerry Yang serves as Founding Partner at AME Cloud Ventures. Yang also serves as Special Partner at Neotribe Ventures. He serves as Investor of BirdEye. He also serves as an Independent Director at Workday and Advisor at Radius. He is the Founding Partner at AME Cloud Ventures. He serves as Board Observer and Senior Advisor at Didi Kuaidi. Since March 2012, he has worked with and invests in technology entrepreneurs as the founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures, his innovation investment firm. He is also a co-founder of Yahoo! Inc., where he served as a director from March 1995 to January 2012, and as Chief Executive Officer from June 2007 to January 2009. He also led Yahoo!'s investments in Yahoo Japan and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and he is a currently a director of Alibaba Group, where he has served on the board from October 2005 to January 2012 and from September 2014 to the present. He is also a director of Lenovo, Inc. where he has served on the board since November 2014. From July 2000 to November 2012, he was a member of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Board of Directors, and he was a director of Yahoo! Japan from January 1996 to January 2012. He also is a director of various private companies and foundations. He received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees from June 2005 until September 2016. He is also an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at Docker
Yacine Ghalim serves as Principal at Sunstone Technology Ventures. He joined Sunstone in 2013 from Goldman Sachs, where he was an analyst in the firm's London office. At Goldman, he was focusing on investments in European listed companies across multiple industries, including Technology. He was born in Brussels and has lived in Belgium, Morocco, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and Denmark. He holds an MSc in Management from HEC Paris, and an MSc in Finance from Bocconi University in Milan.
Madison Parker Capital provides liquidity and growth capital to select middle-market enterprises. In addition, the firm seeks to provide attractive exit opportunities for owners and operators of middle-market enterprises and to provide divestiture opportunities for divisions of corporate parent companies that no longer reflect the company's strategic focus. Target investments include management-led buyouts, expansion financings, and recapitalizations. Madison Parker Capital is looking to invest in advanced materials & enabling technologies, business services, consumer products, retail/restaurants and manufacturing companies with $5 to $150 million in revenue, and that operate in well-defined market niches with attractive industry fundamentals. Madison Parker Capital invests in transactions ranging in size from $5 to $75 million.
Automotive Tech, Car Subscription , Oil and Gas, Motorsport , Fintech
David Murray-Hundley serves as Technology Investment Director at IW Capital. He serves as Angel Investor at David Murray-Hundley. He serves as Advisor at Wagonex. Previously, he co-founded at Drinks4-You and served as its Chief Executive Officer and Board Member. He also serves as the Chairman at E Fundamentals. He brings over 20 years of technology and start-up experience to the team. Some previous wins were Internet firsts (the first B2B procurement solution), Commerce One IPO ($22bn) and a number of personal Tech exits in the last 10 years. He specializes in early seed stage to Series A growth with companies that use technology as an enabler or key focus to the business both in the B2B and B2C space. He is Chairman at Resooma.
Frank Gruber
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
San Diego , Los Angel..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• HashRabbit:
$1650000 (Seed Round)
• The Shelf:
$1390000 (Seed Round)
• Shearshare:
(Seed)
• SoLo Funds Inc.:
$1200000 (Venture Round)
• Klickly:
(Seed)
• Paracosm:
$3300000 (Seed Round)
• CTGT:
(Seed)
• Wallabi:
(Seed)
• CameraEye:
(Seed)
• BodyMatter:
(Series A)
• SixAI:
(Seed)
• Gravity AI:
$1000 (Seed)
• Aquacycl:
(Series A)
• Aquacycl:
(Seed)
• GoShare:
(Note)
• GoShare:
(Seed)
• Mercato:
$26000000 (Series A)
• Ateios:
$1300000 (Seed)
• Nanome:
(Seed)
• Nanome:
(Note)
• GoMeta:
$90000 (Series A)
• GoMeta:
$3100000 (Seed Round)
• GoMeta:
$200000 (Convertible Promissory Note)
• CourseKey:
$5600000 (Series A)
• CureMetrix:
(Series A)
• Labfellows:
(Seed)
• AttackIQ:
$8800000 (Series A)
• Cloudbeds:
$3100000 (Series A)
• Grolltex:
(Seed)
• Doctible:
$700000 (Seed Round)
• Mogl:
(Series B)
• MixMode:
(Seed)
• CleverPet:
(Seed)
Frank Gruber
San Diego - Los Angeles / Southern California, U.S.A.
Andy White is an Angel Investor. White is the Founder of Millennial Technology. He served as a Partner at VegasTechFund. He holds a BS in Marketing from Southern Illinois University.
Sep Alavi is an Angel Investor. He serves as Venture Partner at White Star Capital. Alavi served as Partner at Residence Ventures. He has been investing in privately-held early stage tech companies since 2012, specializing in areas such as Fintech and Disruptive Commerce. Building on his background in finance as Managing Director at ICAP New York, Sep has leveraged his success managing high-performing sales and trading teams to help entrepreneurs build meaningful and successful enterprises. He has developed a global network of professional relationships that informs his investments and advisory work. He graduated with a degree in finance from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Blockchain industry?
In the Blockchain & Cryptos industry, angel investors such as Tim Draper, Barry Silbert, and Naval Ravikant are highly active. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications. Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, invests in blockchain startups that have the potential to revolutionize finance and other industries. Barry Silbert, founder of Digital Currency Group, looks for companies that leverage blockchain to create new business models and improve efficiency. Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, seeks out startups with scalable blockchain solutions and strong network effects. To connect with these investors, attend blockchain conferences, crypto expos, and networking events such as Consensus, Blockchain Expo, and Crypto Finance Conference. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your blockchain or crypto solution addresses key challenges, such as improving transaction security, enhancing transparency, or reducing costs. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with financial institutions, user growth, or successful pilot projects. Building relationships through initial informal meetings or discussions at industry panels can help establish trust with these investors. Demonstrating the impact of your technology through case studies or pilot programs can also add credibility. Personalize your outreach by referencing the investor’s previous investments and explaining how your venture aligns with their interests. Demonstrating a sustainable business model with clear revenue streams, such as transaction fees, token sales, or licensing, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from blockchain or crypto experts can also enhance your credibility.
Case Studies: Successful Funding Rounds with Angel Investors on Angels Partners
Exotic Orange & Angels Partners: Turning Financial Simplicity Into Investment Success
