I look for founders that are tackling huge markets that have real pain points. My areas of focus: consumer-facing tech, subscription businesses, marketplaces, social / digital content.
Not Interested In
I was in the recruiting space for many years and don't have interest in investing there right now.
Rick Marini is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Dragonfly Ventures. He serves as Managing Partner at Protocol Ventures. He serves as Investor of BirdEye. He serves as General Manager, Digital Innovation at Hearst. He founded Talk.co and served as its Chief Executive Officer. He is a serial entrepreneur and pioneer in social media with more than a decade of experience in the consumer Internet space. Previously, he founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of SuperFan. SuperFan was a social entertainment platform that developed social games and Facebook apps. SuperFan's clients included CBS, MTV, Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony, etc. Previously, he co-founded and served as Chief Strategist of Tickle. Tickle was one of the largest social media sites on the Internet and the first site to successfully leverage viral marketing through personality tests, photo-sharing and matchmaking products. Under his leadership, Tickle operated as a profitable company with close to $40 million of annual revenue. He served on the Board of Directors of Tickle until 2004 when Tickle was successfully acquired by Monster Worldwide for over $100 million. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of New Hampshire, magna cum laude, and a MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He currently serves on the Advisory Boards of Fwix, Friendster, Lumos Labs, Stipple, and FIGHTER. He is also an Angel Investor.
Amir Banifatemi
Investing in Hospitality (& Events) • Educat...
Irvine California , N..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• myLAB Box:
$2270000
• StarTower:
$5000000 (Pre Seed)
• Connectifier:
$4000000 (Series A)
• Digsy:
(Seed)
• SquareOne:
$200000 (Series Unknown)
• Immediately:
$400000 (Seed)
• Crowdfunder:
$1000000 (Angel)
• Compass:
$700000 (Seed)
• Pogoseat:
$800000 (Seed)
• Experiment:
$1000000 (Series Unknown)
• LensGen:
$2000000 (Seed)
• Demonstranda:
$8000 (Seed)
• AwayFind:
$800000 (Seed)
• Fundly:
$2000000 (Seed)
Amir Banifatemi
Irvine California - Newport Beach California - Geneva Switzerland - London - New York City (NY) - Valley California - Western Europe - - Tehran Iran - Southern California California - Paris (France), U.S.A.
Dr. Amir Banifatemi serves as Managing Director at K5 Ventures. Dr. Banifatemi serves as an Advisor at Compass and serves as Board Member at Aura Labs. He also serves as Board Member and Advisor at Fusion Brakes. He is a successful entrepreneur whose work experience includes more than 14 years of advising startups. His focus has always been identifying and developing future and emerging technologies that can impact society with special emphasis on predictive business intelligence, knowledge sharing & education, and real-time technologies. Amir likes to work with startups on their product strategy, pricing, business model, go-to-market, and fund raising. Amir is currently a member and President of the Tech Coast Angels Orange County and actively involved with venture funds and angel investors to help continuous and sustained funding of startups. He is also an Angel Investor.
CJ Reim
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Will Neale is the Founder of Grabyo. He also is an Angel Investor. He serves as an Advisor at Disputed.io. He was also a Board Member at Property Partner and is the Founder of Fonix. Previously, he was the manager at Accenture. He holds degree of Bachelor of Arts in the field of Business Management from University of Newcastle.
Christian Reber
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Alec Oxenfurd is a Co-Founder and serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Letgo. He also serves as Co-Founder & Brand Champion at OLX. He served as Chief Executive Officer at Deremate.com and Deremate.Com De Argentina S.A. He led the launch of Deremate.com in Latin America. Previously, Oxenford worked for The Boston Consulting Group in Madrid and Buenos Aires on projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Spain, Mexico, and Venezuela. He has experience in consumer goods, retail, financial services, electronic commerce, advertising, entertainment, strategy, and process re-engineering. He has also worked at the Bemberg Group Human Resources department. He serves as a Director of Sonico. Oxenford holds a BA in Business Administration from Universidad Catlica, Argentina and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Alec Oxenford was the Chief Executive Officer and a Co-founder of Deremate. He is also an Angel Investor.
Anand Swaminathan
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Messaging industry?
In the Messaging industry, angel investors such as Tim Ferriss, Jason Calacanis, and Chris Sacca are prominent figures. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in messaging apps, communication platforms, and real-time collaboration tools. Tim Ferriss, an author and entrepreneur, invests in messaging startups that enhance productivity and user engagement. Jason Calacanis, an early investor in Uber and Robinhood, looks for companies that leverage technology to improve communication and connectivity. Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, seeks out startups with scalable and impactful messaging solutions. To connect with these investors, attend messaging and communication conferences, tech expos, and networking events such as Mobile World Congress, TechCrunch Disrupt, and Web Summit. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your messaging solution addresses key challenges, such as improving user experience, enhancing communication security, or providing new collaboration features. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as user growth, partnerships with tech companies, or positive feedback from users. 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 subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertising, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from communication experts can also enhance your credibility.
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