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Dave Pell

California Founded 2011 Website
Cheque Size$1M to $10M
Stages10
Industries13
Markets19
Stated Portfolio20
Operating Since2011 (15y)

About Dave Pell

Dave Pell is an angel investor and founder of NextDraft, a daily email of the day's most fascinating news. He has invested in and advised over 50 companies across various sectors, including technology, media, healthcare, and e-commerce. Pell's investment focus spans multiple stages, from seed to late-stage funding, and he has a geographical focus that includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, and New Zealand. Pell's investment philosophy emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry to provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies. His track record includes early investments in companies like Odeo, which later became Twitter, and RethinkDB, a database company. Pell's diverse portfolio reflects his commitment to supporting innovative startups across a wide range of industries and stages. His dual role as an investor and curator of daily news through NextDraft allows him to stay informed about emerging trends and technologies, further enhancing his ability to identify and support promising ventures. Pell's unique combination of skills and experiences makes him a valuable asset to the startup ecosystem, offering both financial support and strategic insight to the companies he invests in.

Geographical Focus

African markets3

Other stated markets16

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceMexicoSouth KoreaRussiaNew ZealandIsrael

Requirements

Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Strong founding teams, Clear market differentiation, Potential for significant growth

Stated Portfolio20

GrubHub
HotelTonight
Automatic
E-Commerce Platforms
SaaS Providers
Tech Startups
Liftopia
Odeo
Marin Software
Roleshare
RethinkDB
Morsel
Signature
Co-working spaces
Healthcare tech companies
Media startups
Food delivery services
Online marketplaces
Cloud infrastructure providers
Social networking platforms

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TypeAngel Investor
CityCalifornia
Founded2011
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$10M