+10,136
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 - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsA.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Robotics
Greg Castle is the Founder & serves as Managing Partner at Anorak Ventures. He serves as the Advisor at UploadVR. Prior to Anorak, Greg was an active angel investor with 30 investments counting two exits including Oculus, which was acquired by Facebook for $2bln. With strong ties to the VR/AR community, Greg focuses much of his time investing in and mentoring startups in this sector. Previously, Greg led marketing for the popular game development company Scaleform and for Autodesk's Game Technology Group.
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsA.I. (& Big Data) • Robotics
Roboticist, Founder, CEO at Chef Robotics (We're hiring!)
Roboticist, Founder, CEO at Chef Robotics (We're hiring!)
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
New York - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsRetail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
Adjunct Professor at Columbia University - SIPA and Yeshiva University Sy Syms School of Business
Investor, Board Member and Adjunct Professor
Bruce has 28 years experience as a venture capital investor, entrepreneur, technology investment banker and corporate attorney. Prior to joining Blumberg Capital in 1998, Bruce co-founded and held several senior management positions within technology companies including Charles River Computers. Bruce also structured and managed early-stage technology transactions at Hambrecht & Quist, Mayer Brown & Platt and Bankers Trust Company. A native of New York, Bruce earned his BA in Finance and Communications, cum laude, from Yeshiva University, and his MBA and JD from Fordham University. Bruce serves as a member or observer on the Board of Directors of Arcadia Data, BioCatch, Braze, CaseStack, Coverhound, Credorax, DoubleVerify, HootSuite, Medigate, Revionics, Roam Analytics, SeaLights and WorkJam. Past investments: Nolio – Acquired by CA Technologies, Mobsmith – Acquired by Rubicon, Bringit – Acquired by International Gaming Technology [IGT], Mertado – Acquired by Groupon [GRPN], Nutanix - IPO [NTNX], ZipZapPlay – Acquired by Electronic Arts [ERTS], eVoice – Acquired by AOL [TWX], PureSight – Acquired by Boston Communications Group [BCGI], Vista Research – Acquired by McGraw Hill [MHP], IP Infusion – Acquired by ACCESS CO., LTD [TSE: 4813], GO Networks – Acquired by NextWave Wireless [WAVEX], and Siperian – Acquired by [INFA]. Specialties: Early stage venture capital, investing in mobile, SaaS and digitization of the services economy.
Seattle - Washington, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBioTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group
Palo Alto - Tel Aviv - California, U.S.A. - Israel
Contact this investorsBioTech • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Robotics
Founding Partner at Innovation Endeavors
Dror Berman is a Co-Founding Partner at Innovation Endeavors. He is a Board Member of Vicarious Surgical. He is also a Board Member of Team8. Prior to joining Innovation Endeavors, he worked on global search products with Yahoo, spearheaded an R&D team at NICE Systems, and led business development for an Israeli CE retailer. Berman has an MBA from Stanford, and graduated cum laude in Computer Science and Bioinformatics from Ben Gurion University in Israel.
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.
San Francisco Bay Area - Los Angeles - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Entertainment (& Sports) • Consumer
Managing General Partner at MaC Venture Capital
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsEducation • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness)
Most Interested In
Eager to support founders with disruptive ideas in human and machine learning, including AI and human capital development.
San Francisco Bay Area - San Jose - California, U.S.A. - India
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
CEO at Cadence Design Systems | Chairman at Walden International
Most Interested In
semiconductor/components, cloud/edge infrastructure, data management and security, and AI/machine machine learning
Lip-Bu Tan serves as Chairman of the Board at SambaNova Systems. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Cadence Design Systems. He also serves as chairman of Walden International, a venture capital firm he founded in 1987. Prior to founding Walden, he was Vice President at Chappell & Co. and held management positions at EDS Nuclear and ECHO Energy. He serves on the board of directors of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Quantenna Communications, Inc., and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), as well as the boards of the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance) and the Global Semiconductor Association (GSA). He also serves on the Board of Trustees and the School of Engineering Dean's Council at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He is the recipient of the 2016 GSA Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award. He received an M.S. in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1981, an MBA from the University of San Francisco in 1983, and a B.S. from Nanyang University in Singapore in 1978.
California is a global powerhouse in the startup and investment ecosystem, home to Silicon Valley, the world's leading tech hub. With a concentration of talent, innovation, and capital, it serves as the epicenter for startups across various sectors. Cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are known for fostering entrepreneurial spirit, supported by prestigious universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley.
The state's startup scene thrives on technology, life sciences, clean energy, and entertainment. Silicon Valley is renowned for tech and software, while Los Angeles is a hub for media and entertainment startups. San Diego excels in biotechnology and life sciences, driven by institutions like UC San Diego.
California boasts a vibrant angel investor community, with groups such as Tech Coast Angels and Sand Hill Angels providing vital early-stage funding. These investors often offer mentorship and industry connections, crucial for emerging startups.
Home to leading venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, California offers unparalleled access to venture funding. These firms are instrumental in scaling startups, providing not just capital but strategic guidance and networking opportunities.
The investment climate in California is robust, characterized by a high tolerance for risk and a focus on disruptive innovation. The state's regulatory environment is generally supportive, though it requires navigating complex legal and financial frameworks.
California provides extensive support through accelerators like Y Combinator and 500 Startups, offering programs that help startups refine their business models and scale. Co-working spaces and incubators further nurture early-stage ventures.
As technology continues to evolve, California is poised to remain at the forefront of the startup ecosystem. With increasing emphasis on sustainability and diversity, the state is likely to see growth in green tech and inclusive entrepreneurship, ensuring its continued relevance and leadership in global innovation.
California hosts some of the most renowned angel investors, including Ron Conway, known for his investments in Google and Facebook, and Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList. These investors are vital in providing early-stage funding and mentorship to startups, often acting as a bridge to larger venture capital rounds.
California is home to many leading venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Kleiner Perkins. These firms have been instrumental in funding and nurturing some of the most successful tech companies in the world, such as Airbnb, Uber, and Twitter, providing both capital and strategic guidance.
Angel investors typically invest between $25,000 and $100,000 per startup, focusing on seed and early-stage companies with high growth potential. Venture capital firms, on the other hand, invest in larger rounds, ranging from several million to hundreds of millions of dollars, targeting a wide range of industries including tech, healthcare, and biotech.
Active angel investors in California often have portfolios comprising hundreds of investments, while leading venture capital firms typically manage dozens of investments annually. This high volume ensures a diversified approach, mitigating risks and maximizing potential returns.
The investment market in California is expected to remain robust, driven by continuous innovation and a thriving startup ecosystem. Emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, and fintech are anticipated to attract significant interest and funding from both angels and VCs in the coming years.
Beyond financial investment, California's angel investors and venture capitalists are known for their active involvement in mentorship. They provide invaluable advice, network connections, and strategic insights, helping startups navigate the challenges of scaling and market entry.
The state of California offers various initiatives and programs that support entrepreneurship, including tax incentives and grants. Additionally, institutions like the University of California and Stanford University play a crucial role in fostering innovation through research and incubation programs.
California remains a prime destination for startup funding, boasting a vibrant community of angel investors and venture capital firms. With a strong support system and a forward-looking investment landscape, startups in California are well-positioned to thrive and drive future technological advancements.
Exotic Orange & Angels Partners: Turning Financial Simplicity Into Investment SuccessChatNode.ai: Revolutionizing Communication with AI, A Success StoryInterview with the Founder of ZenLaw: An Angels Partners Success Story!Sell SaaS Success StoryAWA Success StoryAngels Partners helps The MVMNT Group raise $250k for Saas product
