Adam Nash
Description
Adam Nash is a distinguished figure in the technology and venture capital ecosystem, known for his extensive operational leadership and prolific angel investing. Currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy, a modern donor-advised fund, Nash brings a wealth of experience from his previous executive roles, including CEO of Wealthfront, COO of Dropbox, and VP of Product at LinkedIn. His career trajectory showcases a deep understanding of scaling technology companies and building impactful consumer products.
Beyond his executive responsibilities, Nash is recognized as one of Silicon Valley's most active and successful angel investors. His investment portfolio is remarkably broad and impactful, demonstrating a keen eye for disruptive innovation. He has made over 100 angel investments, spanning various sectors but with a notable concentration in fintech, consumer applications, and enterprise software, areas where he possesses significant domain expertise.
Nash's portfolio boasts an impressive roster of companies that have achieved significant milestones, including more than 20 companies that have reached unicorn valuation. Prominent examples include early investments in industry leaders such as Calm, Notion, Robinhood, Plaid, Figma, Coinbase, Gusto, and Flexport. His value as an investor extends beyond capital; founders often seek his guidance due to his hands-on experience in product development, scaling operations, and navigating complex market landscapes. His typical first check size for early-stage companies generally ranges from $50,000 to $500,000, reflecting his commitment to providing meaningful seed capital to promising ventures.
Investor Profile
Adam Nash has backed more than 37 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
- Typical check size: $50K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (76%)
- Series A (11%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Series B (5%)
- Angel (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- France (3%)
- India (3%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Software
- Real Estate
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Finance
- Mobile Apps
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
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