Bradley Horowitz
Description
Bradley Horowitz is a highly influential figure in the tech industry, primarily known for his extensive career at Google and Yahoo, and his significant contributions as an angel investor. As a Vice President of Product Management at Google since 2008, he has been instrumental in shaping various product initiatives, including co-founding Area 120, Google's internal incubator for experimental projects. His deep understanding of product development and scaling has made him a sought-after advisor and investor in the startup ecosystem.
Horowitz is a prolific angel investor with a remarkable portfolio spanning over 30 companies, many of which have achieved unicorn status or successful exits. His investments demonstrate a clear preference for disruptive consumer technology, SaaS, and mobile-first solutions. Notable companies in his portfolio include industry giants like Uber, Pinterest, Stripe, Instacart, Robinhood, Square, and Nest. This extensive track record underscores his keen eye for identifying promising early-stage ventures with high growth potential.
As an angel investor, Horowitz typically engages at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, leveraging his deep product expertise and operational experience. His background in leading product development at two of the world's largest tech companies provides invaluable strategic guidance to founders. He is known for being a hands-on advisor, helping startups navigate product-market fit, scaling challenges, and strategic partnerships. His involvement with Area 120 further highlights his commitment to fostering innovation from the ground up.
While specific check sizes are not publicly disclosed, given his prominence and the caliber of companies he backs, it is estimated that his typical first checks range from approximately $50,000 to $500,000. He is an active participant in competitive early-stage rounds, often investing alongside top-tier venture capital firms. His investment decisions are likely driven by strong founding teams, innovative product ideas, and large market opportunities, aligning with his long-standing career focus on building impactful technology products.
Investor Profile
Bradley Horowitz has backed more than 97 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 1% of its total and boasts 12 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, United Kingdom, Brazil.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $50K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (37%)
- Series A (31%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series D (3%)
- Angel (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (85%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Brazil (2%)
- Ireland (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- Canada (1%)
- Singapore (1%)
- Denmark (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Saas
- Financial Services
- Enterprise Software
- Wellness
- Productivity Tools
- Fintech
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