Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Entertainment (& Sports) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Material Science • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobile
Description
General Partner at Icon Ventures
Jeb Miller serves as General Partner at Icon Ventures. He was also a Board Member at Origami Logic. He is also a Board Member at Ripcord. He joined Icon Ventures in 2009, bringing over fifteen years of experience working with early-stage technology companies as a venture capitalist, operating executive and investment banker. He has relentless energy and is passionate about teaming with entrepreneurs to help build successful companies. He also serves as a consultant to the Defense Venture Catalyst Initiative program of the US Department of Defense. His venture capital career began with Morgan Stanley Technology Ventures, a corporate venture group he co-founded in 2001. He then further developed his venture investing skills with two leading venture capital firms, three years as a Partner with ComVentures and three years as a Principal with Worldview Technology Partners. Prior to joining Icon Ventures, he was with the Silicon Valley office of The Carlyle Group focused on technology investing. He also gained valuable operating experience as Managing Director of Business Development for Scient, a pioneering Internet consulting firm. He began his career with Morgan Stanley's technology investment banking groups in New York, Boston and Menlo Park. At Icon, he is on the Board of CloudPhysics, TRUSTe and WGT Sports, is a Board observer at Delphix, Inkling and Purfresh, and was involved with Devicescape, TuneIn and Vuclip. Prior Icon portfolio companies include Aster Data Systems (Teradata), FireEye (FEYE), MoPub (Twitter), Ocarina Networks (Dell) and Oodle (QVC). His past investments include AdInfuse (Velti), Innotas, IntruVert Networks (McAfee), LogLogic (TIBCO), ONStor (LSI Logic) and Rhapsody Networks (Brocade). Over the course of his twelve-year venture capital career, he has had the opportunity to work with over 40 start-ups. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Harvard College where he graduated summa cum laude.
Evren Ucok
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Evren Ucok is a co-founder and investor at Peak Games, an interactive social game development platform.
He is also a partner at Earlybird Venture Capital, an investment fund-based in Europe that focuses on emerging companies; Trendyol.com, a fashion e-commerce site; and Oliver Wyman.
Steve Schmidt
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Investment Management • Mobile
Description
General Partner - Telstra Ventures
Steve Schmidt serves at a Partner at Telstra Ventures where he started in 2011. He servers as the Board Member for Whispir Limited as well as Board Observer for Kony, Nginx, Uhana, and Cumulus Networks. Steve leads Telstra Ventures enterprise IT practice with investments in DocuSign, Box (IPO), Kony, Elemental Technologies (sold to AWS), Whispir, Velocloud (sold to VMware) Mandoe Media (sold to Mandoe), Ooyala (sold to Telstra), Instart Logic, Nginx, Uhana, Asapp, Cumulus Networks and Gitlab. Steve is also an angel investor with seed investments in mParticle and Tokenize. Steve joined Telstra in 2001 and has held various leadership roles within Telstra, such as: National Manager Industry Solution, National Manager Managed Radio and Wireless; National Manager Mobile Applications and Account Director of Westpac. Steve has worked extensively with telecommunications and cloud based applications to create transformational outcomes for Enterprise & Government customers. Two leadership projects of national significance include Telstra's National Emergency Alert Solution for various State Governments and Telstra's New Train Communication System for the Australian Federal Government. Steve holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta in Canada.
Kevin Li
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Los Angeles California, U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co (7 US Hotel Portfolio):
$650000000
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Mobile Apps • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobile • Online Social
Description
Kevin Liu serves as Senior Analyst, Software and Business Services at B. Riley & Co.. He has been an Equity Research Analyst at B. Riley & Company since 2005. He is currently focused on companies in the Business Services industry. Prior to joining B. Riley, he was employed at Westbourne Capital Management, an investment advisor based in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics specializing in Computing.
Steven Hu
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
San Francisco Califor..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• Eligible:
$25200000 (Later stage VC)
• Figure:
$2000000 (Seed Round)
• JustPaid:
$3500000 (Seed Round)
• Fathom:
$6700000 (Seed Round)
• Agora:
$7500000 (Seed Round)
• Nothing:
$5000000 (Seed Round)
• Cerberus Interactive:
$2500000 (Seed Round)
• Dapper Labs:
$15000000 (Series A)
• Dapper Labs:
$12900000 (Series A)
• Torch:
$2400000 (Seed Round)
• Meadow:
$2100000 (Seed Round)
• DoseDr:
(Seed Round)
Steven Hu
San Francisco California - California - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Mobile Apps • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Online Social • Consumer
Description
Steven Huffman is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Reddit. He is also the co-founder and former CEO of Hipmunk, the popular online travel company. Raised in northern Virginia, Huffman pursued his passion for programming from an early age and followed it through a computer science degree at the University of Virginia. In 2005, he and his college roommate Alexis Ohanian pitched their first start-up to then-new incubator Y Combinator. While the pair's initial idea for a food-ordering mobile app called My Mobile Menu was rejected, Y Combinator founder Paul Graham invited them to build a new startup, which soon led to their creation of Reddit. After selling the company in 2006, Huffman launched Hipmunk and was named to Inc. Magazine's "30 Under 30" list in 2011 and the Forbes "30 Under 30" list in 2012. A few years later, Huffman returned as CEO of Reddit, where he has led the company's development of native image and video hosting, a new mobile app, and a full site redesign while growing the Reddit community to over 330 million monthly users. In addition to his work at Reddit, Huffman is a mentor at Hackbright Academy, a San Francisco-based coding school for women. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, dancing, and browsing r/WholesomeMemes.
Victor Chua
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lu..., Denmark
Previous Investments
• travelio.com:
$18000000 (Later stage VC)
• Travelio:
$4000000 (Early stage VC)
• Dropee:
$1650000 (Seed Round)
• Epost:
(early stage)
• Pomona:
(mid stage)
• Securities Commission Malaysia:
• Malaysia Venture Capital & Private Equity Association:
• Vynn Capital:
(early stage)
• Carsome:
(early stage)
• Favful:
(early stage)
• Founder Institute Thailand:
• Nuren Group:
• OnOnPay Vietnam Mobile Services JSC:
(early stage)
• RecomN Technologies Sdn Bhd:
(early stage)
• Supplybunny:
(early stage)
• Triip Pte. Ltd:
(early stage)
• YouthsToday:
• Founder Institute Vietnam:
• Hermo Creative S/B:
(mid stage)
• SimplyGiving.com - Helping People Make a Difference:
(mid stage)
• Tapway:
(early stage)
• 500 Durians:
• Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP):
• Hi! Distinction:
• Blitz Electric Mobility:
(Seed Round)
• MediSun Energy:
$3800000 (Seed Round)
• DF Automation and Robotics:
$8100000 (Equity Crowdfunding)
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Mobile industry?
In the Mobile industry, angel investors such as Chris Sacca, Jason Calacanis, and Naval Ravikant are highly active. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in mobile technology, app development, and mobile services. Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, invests in mobile startups that leverage technology to create engaging and scalable applications. Jason Calacanis, an early investor in Uber and Robinhood, looks for companies that provide unique and impactful mobile solutions. Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, seeks out startups with strong user engagement and scalable mobile technologies. To connect with these investors, attend mobile tech conferences, app development expos, and networking events such as Mobile World Congress, TechCrunch Disrupt, and App Developers Conference. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your mobile solution addresses key challenges, such as improving user experience, enhancing functionality, or providing new services. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as user growth, positive feedback from users, or partnerships with tech companies. 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 user testimonials 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 in-app purchases, subscription fees, or advertising, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from mobile technology experts can also enhance your credibility.
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