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.
Shashank Randev
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
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.
Bill Miller is the founder and Managing Partner of Miller Investment Management. Bill is responsible for the overall investment strategy of both the venture and hedge funds. He is an active board member in a majority of the venture portfolio companies, where he leverages his experiences as an entrepreneur and investor to help companies make strategic decisions and grow their business.
Bill co-founded StorageNetworks, a cloud data storage company, in 1997. The company grew to $125 million in revenues and completed an IPO in 2000, reaching a peak market cap of $16 billion. Bill has invested in 25 start-up companies over the past 15 years with 10 successful exits. Bill’s career also includes experience in the semiconductor industry and data storage sales. He has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Illinois.
Terrence Rohan
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
San Francisco Bay Are..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• Index:
$3000000 (Seed)
• Wordware:
$30000000 (Seed)
• Mach9:
$12000000 (Seed)
• Infinite Machine:
$9000000 (Seed)
• The San Francisco Compute Company:
$12000000 (Series Unknown)
Dr. Elad Gil is a Co-Founder and serves as the Chairman at Color Genomics. He served as Chief Executive Officer at Color Genomics. He served as the Vice President of Corporate Starategy for Twitter. He was also Co-Founder and served as Chief Executive Officer at Mixer Labs / GeoAPIBefore GeoAPI.com. He has a long standing interest in location based services and mobile. He co-founded Google's Mobile Team where he was the first PM on Google Mobile Maps and was involved with the Android acquisition. Prior to Google, he worked at 3 venture backed startups and at McKinsey. He has a Ph.D. from MIT. He is currently an investor and advisor to a number of mobile and social media startups. He is an Advisor of Origami Logic, Bitwise and Anchorage.
Steve Jang
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
San Francisco Bay Are..., U.S.A. - South Korea - Japan
Previous Investments
• Origin (Platform Software):
$26400000
• Coinbase dYdX Rare Bits:
• HourOne AI:
$5000000 (Seed Round)
• PlayAI:
$21000000 (Seed)
• Extropic AI:
$14000000 (Seed)
• Canopy:
$4000000 (Seed)
• Parcha AI:
$2000000 (Pre Seed)
• Humane:
$100000000 (Series C)
• Hour One:
$20000000 (Series A)
• Hour One:
$5000000 (Seed)
• Color:
$100000000 (Series E)
• Noh:
$3000000 (Seed)
• Taika:
$3000000 (Seed)
• Catch:
$5000000 (Seed)
• Set Labs:
$2000000 (Seed)
• dYdX:
$10000000 (Series A)
• dYdX:
$2000000 (Seed)
• CoinTracker:
$2000000 (Seed)
• Atrium LTS:
$11000000 (Series A)
• Helm:
$4000000 (Seed)
• RangeMe:
$4000000 (Seed)
• Lily:
$14000000 (Series A)
• Fountain:
$2000000 (Seed)
• BlackJet:
$2000000 (Series Unknown)
• WillCall:
$850000 (Seed)
Steve Jang
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - South Korea - Japan
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.
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