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Will Herman

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

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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FAQ

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Who does Will Herman frequently co-invest with?

Bolt
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
LaunchCapital
North America, Connecticut, United States, New Haven
Co-Investments: 6
Commonwealth Capital Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Woburn
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 7
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 6
Right Side Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Atlas Venture
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Bantam Group
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Westwood
Co-Investments: 3
Project 11 Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Will Herman often collaborate with?

CL
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
TD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
BB
North America, Nevada, United States, Reno
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
JC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 5
JH
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
GC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Will Herman?

Looking Glass Factory

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Looking Glass Factory is building the holographic future, starting with the Looking Glass, the world's best selling holographic display.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityDigital MediaHuman Computer Interaction
Series AApr 15, 2020
Amount Raised: $7,300,000
VueBox

New York, New York, United States

VueBox places interactive content in rideshare vehicles

Software
SeedJul 15, 2019
Pristēm

New York, New York, United States

Reimagining laundry & dry cleaning services.

B2BCleanTechConsumer ElectronicsE-CommerceFashionLaundry and Dry-cleaningService IndustrySmart HomeSubscription Service
SeedJul 15, 2019
Two Way Labs

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Two Way Labs is focused on live interactive television.

Digital MediaMedia and Entertainment
SeedJun 28, 2018
OpenFrame

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

OpenFrame is a software application platform that helps real estate agents to create video tours and connect to their clients.

ElectronicsMobile AppsReal EstateSoftwareVideo Editing
SeedMay 1, 2018
Airfox

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Airfox provides the financially underserved in emerging markets digital access to financial services.

BankingCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechMobileWireless
SeedAug 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Cape

San Francisco, California, United States

The simplest way to monitor and improve your WiFi

MobileSaaSWireless
SeedApr 4, 2016
Grapevine Interactive

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Grapevine Group utilizes cloud platform to offer companies automated marketing and communication solutions.

AdvertisingApp MarketingCommunications InfrastructureMarketing AutomationMessagingMobileSoftware
SeedMar 22, 2016
Looking Glass Factory

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Looking Glass Factory is building the holographic future, starting with the Looking Glass, the world's best selling holographic display.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityDigital MediaHuman Computer Interaction
SeedOct 30, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
EverCharge

Palo Alto, California, United States

Evercharge provides electric vehicle charging services to EV owners in multi-unit residences.

Clean EnergyElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageTransportation
Series AAug 21, 2015