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Cheque Size$500K to $5M
Stages7
Industries15
Markets16
Stated Portfolio20
Operating Since2007 (19y)

About Justin Waldron

Justin Waldron is an American internet entrepreneur and angel investor known for co-founding Zynga, a leading mobile social gaming company, and Playco, a mobile instant game company. He has invested in over 60 technology companies, including Substack and Lambda School. Waldron has also served as an advisor to Dapper Labs, Immutable X, and Decentraland, contributing to the Web3 and blockchain ecosystems. He was named one of Business Insider's Top 100 Seed Investors in 2021. Waldron's investment focus spans various stages, from seed to late-stage investments, with a particular emphasis on venture capital. His geographical focus includes the United States, China, Denmark, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Portugal, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam. He has invested in diverse industries such as technology, gaming, social media, blockchain, education, media, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, real estate, consumer internet, marketplaces, messaging, AR/VR, and gaming/eSports. Waldron's investment philosophy centers on active involvement and mentorship, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology and gaming sectors to support and guide early-stage companies. His strategic approach aims to foster innovation and growth across a wide range of industries and geographies, reflecting his commitment to nurturing the next generation of successful entrepreneurs and startups.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets15

United StatesHong KongJapanChinaIndiaDenmarkVietnamMongoliaPortugalThailandNepalMyanmarLaosKoreaTibet

Requirements

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

Stated Portfolio20

Zynga
Substack
Dapper Labs
Decentraland
Immutable X
Remix
Toku
Poliglota
Playco
MeetsMore
BREAKr
Truffle
Leif
Lambda School
Uncharted
Proof of Play
AnotherBall
Tippsy
CarDash
Drivetime

As reported by the investor. We hold no profile for these companies, so they are printed as stated rather than linked.