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Bryan Johnson

California Founded 2014 Website
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages3
Industries15
Markets19
Stated Portfolio4
Operating Since2014 (12y)

About Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson is a prominent American entrepreneur and angel investor recognized for his early investments in technology and healthcare sectors. He is the founder and former CEO of Kernel, a company developing devices to monitor and record brain activity, and OS Fund, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage science and technology companies. Johnson also founded Braintree, a mobile and web payment system company that acquired Venmo in 2012 and was subsequently acquired by PayPal in 2013. As an angel investor, Johnson focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and neurotechnology. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative companies at various stages, from seed to growth, with a geographical focus on markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, India, China, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and South Korea. Johnson's track record includes significant investments in companies like Kernel and OS Fund, reflecting his commitment to advancing scientific and technological innovations. His investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing companies that have the potential to make a substantial impact on their respective industries and society at large.

Geographical Focus

African markets3

Other stated markets16

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussia

Requirements

Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Experienced management teams, Clear market differentiation, Potential for significant impact

Stated Portfolio4

Braintree
Kernel
Venmo
OS Fund

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Profile

TypeAngel Investor
CityCalifornia
Founded2014
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M