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
Michael Kim
Investing in PropTech • FinTech (& Financial...
New York, U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• Silicon Valley Data Science:
$3100000 (Series A)
Brett Rochkind served as General Partner at Charles River Ventures. Brett Rochkind served as Managing Director at General Atlantic. He is also a Board Member at Appirio. He leads General Atlantic's Palo Alto office and is co-head of the firm's Internet & Technology sector. Since joining the firm in 2002, Brett has worked closely with many of GA's portfolio companies in the software, Internet, information and services sectors including Appirio, Box, IHS, SSA Global and Altair Engineering in the United States, Decolar, MercadoLibre and Grupo Linx in Brazil and Latin America and PowerDsine in Israel. Brett also worked in GA's Hong Kong office, where he focused on opportunities in China and the Asia-Pacific region including the firm's investments in Alibaba Group, Renren, Soufun and Lenovo. Prior to joining General Atlantic, Brett was an investment banker with Morgan Stanley & Co. in its Mergers & Acquisitions department in New York and Menlo Park, and helped to establish Morgan Stanley's Israel office based in Tel Aviv. Brett graduated magna cum laude and as a University Scholar from the Stern School of Business at New York University and earned his M.B.A. from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Brett is an active member in the community and is involved in a number of educational and not-for-profit organizations, including New York University, where he is a member of the University's Board of Trustees and Co-Founder of the Young Alumni Leadership Circle. He is a member of the Israel Venture Network and AIPAC.
Aaron Perman
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Mr. Aaron Perman serves as Principal at S3 Ventures. He also served as Chief Executive Officer at Qualia. He is also an Angel Investor. Prior to joining S3, he invested in small-cap publicly traded companies at Western Standard, a long/short equity hedge fund. Earlier in his career, he spent time in the corporate strategy group at Southern California Edison and started a successful small business liquidating computer hardware. He serves as a mentor for the DivInc Accelerator and leads the Emerging Venture Capitalist Association's Austin chapter. He received his BS in International Business from the University of Southern California.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Human Resources • Real Estate (& Construction) • Woman Focused
Description
digital product guy turned tech investor; supporting entrepreneurs in building digital businesses that change people's lives
Former strategist and digital product guy turned tech investor. Supporting entrepreneurs to build digital businesses that change people's lives
Most Interested In
Newion is an Amsterdam-based VC firm, founded in 2000. We focus on early-stage (seed/series A) investments in B2B software (SaaS) companies in Netherlands/Belgium, Germany/Austria and Sweden, Finland and Denmark. We want to work with high integrity, low ego founders and their diverse teams supporting them in building digital business that have a real impact on businesses and people's lives.
Not Interested In
We don't in invest in pre-revenue companies. We don't invest in companies based outside our geographic scope. We don't invest in hardware.
Herman Kienhuis is the Founder & serves as Managing Partner at River Venture Partners. He serves as Managing Partner at KPN Ventures. He has experience in strategy, corporate finance, business, product development and venture capital.
Spencer Rascoff
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Future Of Work • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Description
Co-Founder and General Partner at 75 & Sunny
Spencer Rascoff serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Zillow Group. He serves as Chief Executive Officer since September 2010 and as a member of the board of directors since July 2011. Rascoff joined Zillow as one of its founding employees in 2005 as Vice President of Marketing and Chief Financial Officer and served as Chief Operating Officer from December 2008 until he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer. From 2003 to 2005, Rascoff served as Vice President of Lodging for Expedia, Inc. In 1999, Rascoff co-founded Hotwire, Inc., an online travel company, and managed several of Hotwire's product lines before Hotwire was acquired in 2003 by IAC/InterActiveCorp, Expedia, Inc.'s parent company at the time. Rascoff served in the mergers and acquisitions group at Goldman, Sachs & Co., an investment banking and securities firm. Rascoff has served on the board of directors of TripAdvisor, Inc. since September of 2014. Rascoff also serves on the advisory board at Seattle Children's Research Institute. Rascoff served on the board of directors of Julep Beauty Incorporated, a privately held beauty products company, from February 2013 until December 2016, and zulily, inc., an e-commerce company, from June 2013 until the company's acquisition by Liberty Interactive Corporation in October 2015. Rascoff graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Government from Harvard University.
PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility
Description
David Stark is a Co-Founder and serves as General Partner at Ground Up Ventures. Stark serves as General Partner at OurCrowd. He began his career as an investment analyst at Blackstone in the Real Estate Private Equity group, where he was involved in multiple leveraged buyout acquisitions with a combined value of over $700 million. David served in the Givati Rotem Brigade and finished basic training as the "most exemplary soldier" in his company. David graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics and was a Joseph Wharton Scholar.
Oliver Mitchell
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
San Francisco Bay Are..., U.S.A. - U.K.
Previous Investments
• Winnow:
$11950000 (Later stage VC)
• Elmtronics:
$1970000 (Seed Round)
• 120MW Solar Project:
• BlueQubit:
$10000000 (Seed)
• Kontigo:
$4000000 (Seed)
• Forage:
$22000000 (Series A)
• FairPlay:
$10000000 (Series A)
• LÜK Network:
$4000000 (Seed)
• TenureX:
$5000000 (Seed)
• EarnUp:
(Series A)
• Rally:
$8000000 (Series A)
Oliver Mitchell
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - U.K.
Founder and CEO of @amorelie, cheeseburger connoisseur, and angel investor with Starstrike Ventures. Formerly: Tech VC at @e-progressly-com.ventures in SF
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Real Estate industry?
In the Real Estate & Construction industry, angel investors such as Jason Calacanis, Tim Ferriss, and Marc Andreessen are prominent figures. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in property technology, construction management, and real estate services. Jason Calacanis, an early investor in Uber and Robinhood, invests in PropTech startups that leverage technology to disrupt traditional real estate models. Tim Ferriss, an author and entrepreneur, looks for companies that provide scalable and efficient construction solutions. Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, seeks out startups with strong PropTech and ConTech innovations. To connect with these investors, attend real estate conferences, construction expos, and networking events such as MIPIM, PropTech Connect, and ConTech Summit. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your real estate or construction solution addresses key challenges, such as improving property management, enhancing construction efficiency, or providing new real estate services. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with real estate firms, successful pilot projects, or positive feedback from clients. 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 property sales, subscription fees, or service contracts, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from real estate or construction experts can also enhance your credibility.
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