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Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Consumer
Grew up in Cape Town. Came to @stanford-university in 1998. Joined @paypal in 2000 & became CFO. Joined Sequoia in 2003. Invested in @youtube in 2005.
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
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
San Francisco Bay Area - South San Francisco - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Education • BioTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising • Analytics • Messaging • Mobility • Woman Focused
Founder & Managing Partner, @Signatures Capital; @Dropbox, @uber, @klout, @qwiki, @cleversense, and many more. Founded @saba; worked at @oracle-corporation.
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.
Palo Alto - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Woman Focused
Clint Korver is the Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director at Ulu Ventures. Korver serves as Chief Operating Officer at Novo Ed. He also serves as Board Member and Executive of Financing of ORENCO Hydropower. He is an active supporter of entrepreneurship within the Stanford community, Clint taught entrepreneurship in the School of Engineering; mentors at StartX, Stanford's accelerator; and co-founded Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs, an alumni group with over 1000 members. Over the last 9 years, Clint and his partner Miriam Rivera have invested in over 80 startups. 50 have come from the Stanford community including Palantir, SoFi, Krux (acquired by Salesforce), and Blue River Technology (acquired by John Deere). Prior to Ulu, Clint was a serial entrepreneur, co-founding four Silicon Valley startups which provided tools to help individuals or organizations make better decisions. He co-authored Ethics for the Real World (Harvard Business Press 2008), is a Kauffman Fellow, and holds a PhD and an MS in engineering from Stanford, and a BA in mathematics from Grinnell College where he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
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
Boston - Massachusetts, U.S.A. - China
Contact this investorsHospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Developer tools • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
Most Interested In
I tend to stay focused on software-enabled startups, typically web or mobile.
David Chang serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School Rock Center for Entrepreneurship. He also serves as Executive Chair and Head of Corporate Development at Feelter, is a Co-founder of PersonalVC, and serves as the Director of the Summer Venture Program at Babson College. Additionally, he is on the board at MITX, an advisor at Harvard Ventures, Nanigans, Co Everywhere, Sharalike, Campseekers, and Linkwell Health. Previously he served as the Chief Operating Officer at PayPal Media Network and Co-founded the Start Tank innovation space and the Where Angel Fund. Prior to that, he served as Director of New Products at TripAdvisor, VP of Marketing and Co-founder of SnapMyLife, and Director of Product Marketing at m-Qube. David holds a BS with Distinction in Computer Science from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He served as Advisor at Good Growth Capital.
, Israel - U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Analytics • Consumer
Managing Partner Intuition Fund
Partner at Cedar Fund
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.
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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