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/ˌviːˈsiː/Angel Investments
I've made a few angel investments (including the ones below) through an angel network I'm a part of. I try to back interesting companies with strong traction and fundamentally defensible valuations.

Online Oceans
Low-cost autonomous ocean vessels and cloud platform for persistent ocean data collection across research, environmental monitoring, and maritime security. Backed by Seraphim VC and notable Angels including Peter Rive (co-founder of SolarCity [acq. by Tesla]).

Dex
AI "talent agent" for technical hiring, interviewing AI researchers and software engineers conversationally and placing them at startups for a success fee. Backed by a16z, Notion Capital, Concept Ventures and various notable Angels.

Atorie
AI-enabled marketplace bringing high-end manufacturers and ateliers directly to shoppers, offering premium materials and craftsmanship at accessible prices. Backed by a16z, Creator Ventures, New Renaissance Ventures and others.

Valarian
"Isolation-first" secure infrastructure via its ACRA platform, which compartmentalises data and comms for governments and high-security enterprises. Backed by Scout Ventures, Artis Ventures, Molten Ventures and others.

Clera
AI "talent agent" representing candidates (including passive ones): they connect LinkedIn or a CV, its AI scouts roles across VC-backed startups and makes warm intros direct to the company. Backed by 1984 Ventures and others.
