In 2019 I started investing into early stage technology companies and crypto projects. The thesis was not clearly defined but soon enough a pattern emerged based on the products that I am most drawn to. In short:
I am passionate about helping founders democratize access. Whether it is access to learning, better health, self-determination, financial opportunities, biomanufacturing or artisanal Mezcal! ;-)
I typically invest in the early stages (Pre-Seed and Seed) but since I often team up with a group of founder friends we can also write bigger checks and have done investments up to Series B.
Please reach out if you see your product fit into the ethos of the products below and would like to get a an experienced executor with an extensive network to support your mission.
Pluralis Research is pioneering Protocol Learning—an alternative to today’s closed AI models and economically unsustainable open-source initiatives. Protocol Learning enables collaborative model training by pooling computational resources across multiple participants.
Bio manufacturing company in the USA.
Novos leverages data and science (George Church is part of the scientific counsel) to create the best nutraceuticals to extend human lifespan.
Carbon capture technology reverses the flow of greenhouse gases and empowers people and organisations to mitigate the climate crisis by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
A debit card that helps students improve their credit score. Anyone who has ever built a credit score in the US knows that a good credit score makes life cheaper in the US.
Building a capital efficient smart debt protocol for the age of Smart Contracts.
Alt is on a mission to increase the transparency and liquidity of alternative assets, and in turn, grow the size of the investable asset market. Their first asset is sports cards with more to come.
Income Share Agreements (ISAs) are solving education financing and aligning incentives in our broken educational system. Meratas is the exclusive ISA servicing partner of Lambda School and many others. Having started my career in education, I am glad to back Meratas in the space.
Blue Farm is producing sustainable vegan milk alternatives. Foamable, customisable and in a more environmentally friendly way than Oatly et al.
Wise is a “business in a box” platform for K12 tutors in India. It allows tutors to launch, scale and manage their own online teaching business. A “Shopify for tutors”.
Ocean Protocol unlocks the value of data. Data owners and consumers use Ocean Market app to publish, discover, and consume data assets in a secure, privacy-preserving fashion.
A platform to manage your startup’s incorporation, investor relations and cap table.
I have a small amount of Mexican heritage but am damn proud of it. Excited to be part of the journey of Agua Magica, a new premium Mezcal company with a focus on sustainable farming and fair trade.
On Deck is where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers, surrounded by a world-class community.
Tonebase
Masterclass for learning instruments. Lessons from the world’s best musicians. How I wish I had learned to play the guitar this way.
AMBOSS is a medical learning platform dedicated to helping future physicians succeed on their USMLE exams.
Double is empowering people to focus on what they do best. Double connects busy executives with experienced part-time assistants & delegation tools so execs can save time & stay focused.
Finally a solution that empowers employees of financial institutions to invest by offering trade compliance that reduces risk and saves time.
Not Boring is a media company covering strategy and investing. Not Boring Capital is a venture fund that invests in companies with stories to tell.
The social financial wellness app that gives people a 360-degree view of their money. Helping more people increase their net worth.
Upskilling Latam with cohort based courses for in-demand skills like Data Science, UX Design and Web Development.
World-class DevEx tooling for companies of any size that are reimagining the terminal and developer experience.
mint
mint allows brands to create and distribute NFTs in a fully branded environment.
Bonfire
Bonfire empowers creators and brands to turn audiences into communities powered by social tokens and NFTs.
It is about time we democratise real estate investing. Fintor allows users to browse properties, buy shares in them & start earning monthly income.
Nimble utilizes pioneering technology to paint salon-quality nails from the comfort of home. Done & Dry in minutes.
When health meets hospitality: The Lanby is a members club reimagining primary care.
SUNSETTED
Passbase provides a suite of identity verification services that are customizable to every businesses needs, but also respect the fundamental rights of personal privacy.
Rubarb is a savings app that offers users to start their savings portfolio with as little as €1 and invest into sustainability ETFs.
As an avid off-the-beaten-path traveller, this one is dear to my heart. A hotel that travels with you. The freedom to go anywhere!