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Adam Nash

North America, California, United States, Los Altos

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Adam Nash frequently co-invest with?

Homebrew
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
NextView Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Mucker Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 3
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
DCVC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Adam Nash often collaborate with?

GR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
RC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
KH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Ryan Holmes
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 2
David O. Sacks
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
MR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
NR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 5
LL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
EG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Adam Nash?

Cache

San Francisco, California, United States

Cache is a fintech startup that offers brokerage service for individuals holding large stock positions.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedMar 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Plenty

San Francisco, California, United States

Plenty is a financial planning application that aims to help users achieve financial freedom.

Financial ServicesFinTechFunding PlatformWealth Management
Pre SeedMay 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,750,000
Pylon

New York, New York, United States

Building the mortgage-as-a-service infrastructure platform

Enterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInfrastructureLendingSoftware
SeedDec 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Exponential DeFi

San Francisco, California, United States

Exponential DeFi platform makes it easy to discover, assess, and invest in DeFi yield opportunities.

BlockchainFinanceFinancial ServicesTrading Platform
SeedOct 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Jar

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Jar is an investment tech startup that allows users to save money and invest in digital gold.

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BAug 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $22,600,000
Here

Miami, Florida, United States

The largest community of short-term rental investors on planet earth.

FinTechHospitalityMobile AppsReal EstateTravel AccommodationsVacation Rental
SeedJul 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Column Tax

New York, New York, United States

Column Tax is a platform enabling mobile banks and Fintech companies to offer top tier tax features to their end users.

AccountingBankingFinTechMobile AppsPersonal Finance
SeedNov 23, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,100,000
Bitwise

San Francisco, California, United States

Bitwise is a crypto index fund manager for individuals, investment managers, and institutions navigating cryptocurrency.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesSoftware
Series BJun 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Pinwheel

New York, New York, United States

Pinwheel is the market-leading payroll data connectivity platform building the income layer that will power a fairer financial system.

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AJun 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Equitybee

Palo Alto, California, United States

Get funding to exercise your options, plus an upfront payment, all while retaining ownership.

Financial ExchangesFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Series AFeb 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000,000