Angel Invest

Profile

Angel Invest is a pre-seed and seed stage investor based in Berlin, Germany, founded by Jens Lapinski, a former Managing Director at Techstars. The firm is known for its high-volume approach to early-stage investing, and its team includes Managing Partner Jag Singh and new venture partners Nazanin Daneshvar and Connor Murphy. Angel Invest differentiates itself by making numerous small investments and providing intensive coaching to its portfolio companies.

The firm invests primarily in technology startups at the earliest stages, with a significant focus on AI in recent deals. Their investment strategy includes writing first checks around €125K and supporting companies across Europe. Angel Invest is recognized for its follow-on validation from top-tier firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners. The firm manages funds including Fund I, Fund II, and the recently closed Fund III at €40 million, highlighting a growing AUM.

Notable investments from Angel Invest include Peec AI, Originator, Sapiom, Fonio, INXM, and Daisytuner - all technology-focused companies. The firm has also achieved success with companies such as Rasa, Taktile, and Spacelift, which have attracted follow-on funding from renowned investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Index Ventures.