Will Herman
Description
Will Herman is a highly experienced angel investor, corporate director, author, and startup mentor based in Boston, Massachusetts. His transition into angel investing followed a distinguished career as a serial entrepreneur, where he successfully founded and exited multiple ventures. Notably, he led The Herman Group, which was acquired by Cambridge Technology Partners in 1997, and subsequently another iteration of The Herman Group, which was acquired by Sapient in 1999. These two significant exits underscore his deep operational expertise and understanding of building and scaling technology companies.
As an angel investor, Herman primarily focuses on early-stage B2B software, technology, and services companies. He is known for being a hands-on investor, providing not just capital but also invaluable strategic guidance and mentorship to the founding teams. His involvement often extends to taking board or advisory roles, leveraging his decades of industry experience to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and achieve growth. This active engagement is a hallmark of his investment approach, making him a sought-after partner for nascent startups.
His investment portfolio, which includes over 10 publicly listed companies on platforms like Crunchbase, reflects his keen eye for disruptive technologies and strong management teams. Notable investments include companies such as Onshape (acquired by PTC), Humatics, LinkSquares, LogRocket, and Tive, demonstrating his consistent interest in innovative solutions across various tech sectors. Will Herman's unique blend of entrepreneurial success and active mentorship positions him as a valuable asset to the Boston and broader U.S. startup ecosystem, supporting the next generation of technology leaders.
Investor Profile
Will Herman has backed more than 57 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 22 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, South Africa, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Mobile.
- Typical check size: $50K – $250K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (49%)
- Series A (26%)
- Convertible Note (12%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Angel (4%)
- Series B (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- South Africa (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Mobile
- Finance
- Internet
- Hardware
- Information Technology
- Advertising
- 3d Technology
- Mobile Apps
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