Andreas Klinger
Description
Andreas Klinger is a highly active angel investor and a seasoned technology leader, known for his deep operational expertise in product development and engineering. Currently serving as VP Engineering at On Deck, his career trajectory includes pivotal roles such as CTO at Product Hunt and VP Engineering at Remote.com. This rich background provides him with a unique perspective, enabling him to offer more than just capital but also strategic guidance on building and scaling tech companies from the ground up.
Klinger primarily targets early-stage investments, focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds. His investment thesis strongly aligns with his professional experience, showing a clear preference for B2B SaaS, developer tools, fintech, and companies innovating in the future of work space. He is particularly drawn to founders with strong technical capabilities and novel solutions, often leveraging his extensive network and hands-on experience to support their growth in areas like product strategy, engineering best practices, and organizational scaling.
As a prolific angel, Andreas Klinger has built a substantial portfolio, with public records indicating over 100 individual investments, underscoring his commitment to fostering a diverse range of promising startups. His typical first check size ranges from $25,000 to $100,000, positioning him as a critical early backer for emerging ventures. His portfolio features notable successes such as Ramp, Vercel, Linear, and Deel, demonstrating his consistent ability to identify high-potential opportunities that have gone on to achieve significant market impact and valuations.
Investor Profile
Andreas Klinger has backed more than 22 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Generative AI.
- Typical check size: $25K – $100K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Pre Seed (27%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series B (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (59%)
- Germany (9%)
- India (9%)
- Norway (9%)
- Estonia (5%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Generative Ai
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Communities
- Internet
- Fintech
- E-learning
- E-commerce
- Web Apps
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