Zach Weinberg
Description
Zach Weinberg is a highly successful entrepreneur turned prolific angel investor, primarily known for his significant contributions to the ad tech and healthcare technology sectors. He first made his mark as the Co-Founder, President, and COO of Invite Media, an advertising technology company based in New York City, which was acquired by Google in 2010. Following this success, Weinberg co-founded Flatiron Health in 2012, a company dedicated to organizing and analyzing real-world oncology data to improve cancer care. Flatiron Health achieved a major exit when it was acquired by Roche for an impressive $1.9 billion in 2018, solidifying Weinberg's reputation as a visionary builder.
Leveraging his deep operational experience and substantial capital from his exits, Weinberg transitioned into an active angel investing role, primarily focusing on early-stage companies. His investment thesis heavily leans into healthcare technology, B2B SaaS, and data-driven solutions, often seeking out companies that aim to solve complex problems within large, established industries. He is particularly drawn to founders with strong product visions and the potential to disrupt traditional markets.
As an angel investor, Weinberg is known for being hands-on and strategic, often taking on lead investor roles. According to Crunchbase, he has made over 50 investments and has been a lead investor in 18 of those deals, demonstrating his commitment to actively shaping the trajectory of his portfolio companies. His investments span a wide range of innovative healthcare startups, including notable names like Maven Clinic, Capable Health, Ribbon Health, and Cohere Health. Weinberg brings not only capital but also invaluable guidance, leveraging his experience scaling two successful technology companies from inception to significant exits, making him a highly sought-after partner for nascent ventures.
Investor Profile
Zach Weinberg has backed more than 62 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 17 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, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $100K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series A (26%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Series B (5%)
- Angel (3%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Israel (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Medical
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Analytics
- Enterprise Software
- E-commerce
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