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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, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsMedia • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Local commerce • Online Social • Consumer
General Partner at Trinity Ventures
Ajay Chopra serves as General Partner at Trinity Ventures. He was a Board Member at Stratim. Since joining Trinity Ventures in 2006, he has developed a reputation as an entrepreneur's coach. His passion is helping entrepreneurs execute their Big Idea. He has over 20 years of operating experience at the senior management and board level with start-ups, private companies and public companies. Prior to joining Trinity Ventures, Chopra co-founded Pinnacle Systems, a seminal media technology company that pioneered consumer generated media creation. During his tenure at Pinnacle, the company grew from start-up stage to a global $350M public company, won several Emmy awards and completed over a dozen M&A transactions before being acquired by Avid Technology. Previously, he was with Mindset Corporation, a computer graphics start-up. Before Mindset, he held various technical and management positions at Atari Corporation, a video games company, and Unisys Corporation, an IT services company. He is a charter member of The Indus Entrepreneurs, an active group providing support for entrepreneurs and is on the Board of Trustees of the Harker School in San Jose. He serves as Board Member at Green Throttle Games, CrowdFlower, White Sky, Fitstar, BirdEye and Dynamic Signal.
Boston - Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Robotics
Partner at Flybridge
General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners
New York, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Consumer
Principal at Greycroft
VC @Greycroft Partners
Previously: Product Manager @ebay // Student @ Wesleyan University
New York City, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Education • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Advertising • Industrials
Brian Hirsch is the Founder & Managing Partner of Tribeca Venture Partners
Most Interested In
We are primarily a NY focused firm with over 90% of capital deployed locally.
Brian Hirsch is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Tribeca Venture Partners. He is a Board Member at Thinkful. He is also a Board Member at Lendio. Prior to starting Tribeca Venture Partners, Brian was a founder and Managing Director of GSA Venture Partners, formerly the venture arm of Greenhill & Co (NYSE: GHL). Prior to GSAVP, Brian was a Principal at Sterling Venture Partners and a Vice President at ABN AMRO Private Equity. Brian has invested across a broad number of sectors during his career including fintech, edtech, mobile, healthcare, online marketing and media/publishing. Brian has a BA in economics and American studies from Brandeis University. "When I was ten years old while most kids were reading comic books I was reading all of my father's business magazines. I mostly enjoyed reading the long profile stories of entrepreneurs that were building great companies against all odds. It was the 1980's and entrepreneurs like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Scott McNealy and Scott Cook were changing the world through technology. What fascinated me was the process of taking an idea and transforming it into a reality.
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A., Canada
Contact this investorsBioTech • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • DeepTech • Nanotechnology • Consumer
Most Interested In
API, Automation, Hard Sciences, Developer Tools, E-Commerce, Enterprise, Entertainment, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Future of Work, Gaming, Government Technology, Hardware, Health and Wellness, Healthcare/Medtech, Industrial, Internet and Mobile, IoT, Marketplace, Productivity, Proptech/Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, Social, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, Travel/Hospitality
San Francisco Bay Area - Los Altos - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • IoT (& Wearables)
Managing Director at Alchemist Accelerator
Ravi Belani is Fenwick & West Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Stanford University, and Managing Director of the Alchemist Accelerator, an enterprise seed accelerator backed by Cisco, DFJ, Khosla Ventures, Salesforce, SAP Ventures, and USVP.
Santa Monica - Los Angeles / Southern California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Jesse Draper serves as Founding Partner at Halogen Ventures. Draper is the Founder of The Valley Girl Show and also serves as its Chief Executive Officer. She is also an Angel Investor. She is the Advisor at Youngry. She is also the creator and host of the television series The Valley Girl Show. Previously a Nickelodeon star, Draper has used her comedic talents to bring an approachable feel to the technology world, has produced and distributed over 300 interviews with some of the greatest minds in technology and beyond (including; Ted Turner, Mark Cuban, Sheryl Sandberg, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Jessica Alba, MC Hammer and Eric Schmidt) and was listed by Marie Claire magazine as one of the '50 Most Connected Women in America'. USA Today called the show "Must see startup TV". Draper is a contributor to Marie Claire, SV Magazine, Mashable, Forbes.com, and is a regular investor and tech personality on shows including 'The Katie Couric Show', Fox's 'Good Day LA', CNBC's 'Who Wants to Be the Next Millionaire Inventor?' & Freeform'sStartup U. She proudly sits on the board of directors of Werk, the advisory board of Bizworld and is on the Chairman's board of SurfAir. Draper supports the Parkinson's Institute and is very involved with growing UCLA's female entrepreneurship community. She is a new mom, a graduate of UCLA and a Kappa Kappa Gamma.Previously a Nickelodeon star, Draper has used her comedic talents to bring an approachable feel to the technology world, has produced and distributed over 300 interviews with some of the greatest minds in technology and beyond (including; Ted Turner, Mark Cuban, Sheryl Sandberg, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Jessica Alba, MC Hammer and Eric Schmidt) and was listed by Marie Claire magazine as one of the '50 Most Connected Women in America'. USA Today called the show "Must see startup TV". Draper is a contributor to Marie Claire, SV Magazine, Mashable, Forbes.com, and is a regular investor and tech personality on shows including 'The Katie Couric Show', Fox's 'Good Day LA', CNBC's 'Who Wants to Be the Next Millionaire Inventor?' & Freeform'sStartup U. She proudly sits on the board of directors of Werk, the advisory board of Bizworld and is on the Chairman's board of SurfAir. Draper supports the Parkinson's Institute and is very involved with growing UCLA's female entrepreneurship community. She is a graduate of UCLA and a Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Cambridge - Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Online Social
Eric Paley is the Co-Founder and serves as Partner at Founder Collective. He also serves as a Board member at Blissfully Tech, Embark, 10% Happier and New England Venture Capital Association. He also co-founded Brontes Technologies to market innovative technology to dentists. He also serves as a Board Member at Integral Ad Science. Previously, Eric was the CEO and a co-founder of Brontes Technologies, which was acquired in 2006 by 3M. Investors in Brontes included David Frankel (Founder Collective), Bain Capital Ventures, Charles River Ventures and Flybridge Capital Partners. Eric is an angel investor in a number of companies including Magazine Radar, OPOWER, and TrialPay and also served as a senior advisor to Flybridge Capital Partners. Eric was previously co-founder and CEO of Abstract Edge, a web application and marketing company in New York. Eric graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Dartmouth College and with High Distinction, as a Baker Scholar, from the Harvard Business School.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • Future Of Work • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction)
Founder turned VC @ Freestyle
Jenny Lefcourt serves as a Partner at Freestyle Capital. She is also an angel investor. She invests in next-gen commerce, marketplaces, real estate technology and SaaS. Freestyle has led investments in companies such as Intercom, Patreon, Apple Pie Capital and Digit. Jenny has personally led the firm's investments in Narvar, BetterUp, Nestio, TrueFacet, Crexi,, Riffsy, and Giftbit. Prior to joining Freestyle, Jenny cofounded WeddingChannel.com in 1998 (sold: KNOT), cofounded Bella Pictures (sold: CPI) and has personally invested and/or advised start-ups such as StyleSeat, Minted, and MainStreetHub. Jenny earned her BSE at Wharton and attended Stanford's Graduate School of Business.
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.
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
Alex Bard serves as Partner at Redpoint Ventures. He also served as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Campaign Monitor. He served as the Executive Vice President & General Manager in Salesforce.com. He has been a part of the founding team of 4 internet start ups including eShare Technologies (Customer Service Software, 1996-1999), eAssist Global Solutions (Customer Service Software, 1999-2004), Goowy Media (Widget Analytics Platform, 2004-2008) and Assistly (Customer Service Software, 2009 - Now). He has held executive roles including Vice President Customer Solutions - eShare, VP Sales / Marketing - eAssist, CEO - Goowy, VP Products AOL, and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Assistly. He is also an advisor / investor in several start-ups including Watercooler, Offandaway, Foodzie and Irata labs (acquired by IGN). Previously, he was an Advisor at True Ventures. He is also an angel investor. He is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who has sold companies to Salesforce and AOL. He also serves as an Angel Investor.
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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