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Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Consumer
Grew up in Cape Town. Came to @stanford-university in 1998. Joined @paypal in 2000 & became CFO. Joined Sequoia in 2003. Invested in @youtube in 2005.
Washington - Virginia, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Payments
Co-founder of @aol; now Chairman of Case Foundation and Revolution (@zipcar, @livingsocial, @exclusive-resorts, @everyday-health, @revolution-money, @miraval, etc)
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
San Francisco Bay Area - Palo Alto, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Future Of Work • Human Resources • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility • Woman Focused
Co-President of @harvard-business-school Angels. Venture Partner at Emergence Capital. Former VP of BD at @cornerstone-ondemand and @wageworks (both had IPOs).
San Francisco Bay Area - Mountain View - LatAm (Latin ) - New York City - California, U.S.A. - Canada
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Future Of Work • Consumer • Woman Focused
Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures
Managing Partner and Founder, Precursor Ventures
Most Interested In
Consumer subscription businesses, consumer-focused digital health, clean consumer products that sell directly to the consumer, applied computer vision.
Not Interested In
Advertising technology (adtech), marketing technology (martech), and sales enablement technology. We have good coverage in all those areas already.
Charles Hudson is the Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures. He also serves as a Board Member & Advisor at Tulip Retail. He also serves as Venture Partner at Uncork Capital. He serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Kahuna. He also serves as Venture Advisor at 500 startups. He was the co-founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, a mobile games startup based in San Francisco, CA. Prior to joining SoftTech VC and co-founding Bionic Panda Games, he was the vice president of business development for Serious Business until the company was acquired by Zynga in February 2010. Prior to Serious Business, he was the senior director for business development at Gaia Interactive, an online hangout and virtual world for teens. Prior to Gaia, he worked in New Business Development at Google and focused on new partnership opportunities for early-stage products in the advertising, mobile and e-commerce markets. He also serves as a board member at Lightside Games and Special Guest App. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from Stanford University. He Founded and served as Managing Partner at 3rd Power. He also served as Consultant at WebMediaBrands.
Boston - Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsMedia • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
Founder and General Partner at Spark Capital
Santo Politi is a Co-Founder and serves as General Partner at Spark Capital. He has led Spark's investments in eToro, Convert Media, Genie, Oculus, Orchard, Qriously, Storenvy, Triggit and Zazma. He also led Spark's previous investments in Adap.TV (acquired by AOL), Admeld (acquired by Google), CT-100/CNET (acquired by CBS), IPWireless (acquired by General Dynamics), KickApps (acquired by KIT Digital), Lexity (acquired by Yahoo!) and OneRiot (acquired by Walmart). He served as a board member of 5Min (acquired by AOL) and thePlatform (acquired by Comcast). He was previously a Partner at Charles River Ventures (CRV) where he led investments in BigBand Networks (NASDAQ: BBND), Broadbus Technologies (acquired by Motorola) and Groove Mobile (acquired by LiveWire). Prior to Charles River Ventures, he served as President of New Media for Blockbuster Entertainment (NYSE: BBI). He also previously co-founded BT Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm affiliated with Bankers Trust where he led successful investments in Aether Systems (NASDAQ: AETH), DigitalThink (NASDAQ: DTHK) and Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL). He previously held various engineering and management positions at Matsushita Electric Industrial, Panasonic and Weston Instruments. He holds an MBA in finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from NJIT and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Physics from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey. He serves as a Board member at Qriously, PreVeil, Uncommon and Lightmatter.
Austin - Texas, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsMedia • Businesses Solutions • Web Security (& Privacy)
General Partner at Silverton Partners
Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsCloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Online Social
Serving Entrepreneurs
Scott Raney serves as a Partner at Redpoint Ventures. He is a Board Member at LaunchDarkly. He is focusing on information and consumer technology with a particular emphasis on cloud computing, on-demand software, enterprise infrastructure and mobile apps and platforms. Scott serves on the board of directors or has been involved with Redpoint's investments in Sourcegraph, adap.tv, BranchOut, Cloud.com (acquired by Citrix), Cyanogen, Expensify, Heroku (acquired by Salesforce), Jumptap, Path, Stripe, Guild Education, and Twilio. Prior to joining Redpoint, Scott served as Senior Manager of New Products with NorthPoint Communications, a data CLEC providing nationwide DSL services. Scott managed NorthPoint's first consumer product and led product development of other new products. Prior to NorthPoint, Scott worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company, where he helped clients in the private equity and telecommunications industries. Previously, Scott was the Director of Engineering for VideoPort Technologies, a developer of videoconferencing hardware. Scott began his career at Andersen Consulting as a member of the Advanced Technology Group where he assisted clients in the telecommunications industry. Scott holds a B.S.E.E., with high distinction, from Duke University and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Blockchain (& Cryptos)
Venture Investor at @pantera-capital ; Board Observer at @changecoin ; Mentor at @boost-bitcoin-fund ; Mentor at @golden-gate-ventures
Palo Alto - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Online Social
Salil Deshpande serves as Managing Director at Bain Capital Ventures. He is an Advisor of Quantum Metric. He is a Board Member of Rentomojo, Aria Systems, RedisDB, Iron.io, Typesafe, Eventful and Hazelcast. He is a former general partner with San Francisco-based Bay Partners. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University and M.S. from Stanford University. He serves as board member at ScaleArc and Rollbar.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Canada
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Mobility • Consumer
Founder and General Partner at CapitalG
Founder and General Partner at CapitalG
Menlo Park - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Online Social
Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur and Company Builder
Navin Chaddha serves as Managing Director at Mayfield Fund. He also serves as a Board Member at Fungible. He also serves as Board Member at WorkSpan. He previously served as an Advisor at Formation Data Systems. He brings over 15 years of technology industry experience to Mayfield. Most recently, as a Partner at Gabriel Venture Partners, he focused on software, applications, and networking investments in the U.S. and led investment activities in India. His notable investment successes in India include three companies that went public on the Bombay Stock Exchange: Allsec Technologies, IL&FS Investsmart and Provogue. Prior to that, he served as entrepreneur-in-residence and venture partner at Mobius Venture Capital leading their cross-border US-India investment efforts. He holds a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, where he was awarded the Stanford Graduate and IBM Fellowships, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, India where he received the Director's medal for graduating at the top his class and was recently honored with the prestigious IIT distinguished alumni award. He also holds over 35 technology patents. He also served as Board Member at Alchemist Accelerator.
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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