SV Angel

SV Angel is a San Francisco-based seed fund founded by Ron Conway, specializing in early-stage investments primarily in the Internet software sector. Established in 1992, the firm distinguishes itself from traditional venture capital by adopting a portfolio approach, investing in a larger number of companies while refraining from taking board seats. This allows SV Angel to focus on providing extensive business development, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advice to its portfolio companies. Over the years, SV Angel has supported numerous high-profile startups, including Facebook, Google, and Airbnb. The firm continues to leverage its extensive network to facilitate growth and innovation within the companies it invests in, aiming to foster a thriving startup ecosystem across the United States.

Ron Conway

Founder and Managing Partner

Ronald Conway

Founder and Managing Partner

Topher Conway

Managing Partner

Sourav Gupta

Principal

Steven Lee

Partner

Robert Pollak

Partner

Beth Turner

Managing Partner - Seed

Past deals in DRM

Drata

Seed Round in 2021
Drata is a leading security and compliance automation platform designed to assist companies in achieving continuous compliance with service organization control standards. The platform features an autopilot system that automates control monitoring and evidence collection, which simplifies the process of preparing for audits, ultimately reducing both costs and time. By providing actionable insights, reports, alerts, and integrations with various software-as-a-service applications, Drata enables enterprises to build trust with their users, customers, partners, and prospects, facilitating secure business growth and accelerated sales.

Drum

Seed Round in 2019
Drum Technologies, Inc. operates a gig economy platform and mobile application designed to help users earn money by promoting various businesses. The Drum application facilitates a commission-based model where users, referred to as drummers, can share promotional offers created by businesses, sign up new businesses, and expand their network of fellow drummers. The platform allows consumers to discover these offers across multiple industries, including personal services, retail, food and drink, automotive, health and fitness, travel, business services, home services, and utilities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Drum aims to create a streamlined sales force for businesses, allowing them to engage in sales efforts more efficiently than traditional advertising methods.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2019
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2018
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

DIRT Protocol

Seed Round in 2018
DIRT Protocol, founded in 2017 and based in the United States, offers a platform for decentralized curation of trusted data sets. The protocol utilizes a token staking mechanism to promote honesty and accuracy in information sharing, distinguishing itself from traditional Token Curated Registries. Users can contribute data similarly to a collaborative platform like Wikipedia, but must stake tokens to ensure accountability. This economic incentive fosters a system where incorrect information can be challenged, allowing users to earn tokens for identifying inaccuracies. By organizing information registries, DIRT Protocol aims to maintain high-quality data while making it freely accessible, thereby reducing the prevalence of misinformation.

Dreams

Series A in 2018
Dreams is a mobile-only TV platform that redesigns TV for the most important device. Dreams developed patent-pending computer vision technology to create a modern, mobile-first TV news experience. The company’s software converts live TV news into a vertical video format in real-time, enabling the first-ever live, 24/7 vertical video news channels. Dreams is available for free in the U.S. on the App Store and Google Play. The app requires no login or registration. It was founded in New York City in 2016 by Tom Bender and Greg Hochmuth.

Dapper Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2018
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

Drift

Seed Round in 2016
Drift Marketplace, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing peer-to-peer energy software that aims to reduce administrative and billing costs associated with energy transactions. Drift's innovative platform allows individuals to buy and sell energy according to their preferences, providing greater control over energy management beyond the interests of traditional power companies. Additionally, Drift builds software-controlled irrigation networks in areas facing drought, supporting agricultural efficiency. The company's technology also facilitates real-time matching of green energy generation with power consumption, contributing to more sustainable energy practices in collaboration with major internet infrastructure providers.

Drift

Seed Round in 2016
Drift Marketplace, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing peer-to-peer energy software that aims to reduce administrative and billing costs associated with energy transactions. Drift's innovative platform allows individuals to buy and sell energy according to their preferences, providing greater control over energy management beyond the interests of traditional power companies. Additionally, Drift builds software-controlled irrigation networks in areas facing drought, supporting agricultural efficiency. The company's technology also facilitates real-time matching of green energy generation with power consumption, contributing to more sustainable energy practices in collaboration with major internet infrastructure providers.

Drift

Seed Round in 2015
Drift Marketplace, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing peer-to-peer energy software that aims to reduce administrative and billing costs associated with energy transactions. Drift's innovative platform allows individuals to buy and sell energy according to their preferences, providing greater control over energy management beyond the interests of traditional power companies. Additionally, Drift builds software-controlled irrigation networks in areas facing drought, supporting agricultural efficiency. The company's technology also facilitates real-time matching of green energy generation with power consumption, contributing to more sustainable energy practices in collaboration with major internet infrastructure providers.

PayDragon

Seed Round in 2012
PayDragon, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing mobile applications for online shopping. Its iPhone and Android apps allow users to order and purchase products from nearby stores, ensuring that items are ready for pickup upon arrival. This service aims to enhance the shopping experience by minimizing wait times and eliminating the need to stand in line for ordering and payment.

Humble Bundle

Venture Round in 2011
Humble Bundle, Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in selling video games, eBooks, software, and other digital content. Founded in March 2010, the company offers a unique pay-what-you-want model that allows customers to choose their price and determine how their payment is distributed among content creators, charities, and the platform itself. This innovative approach has attracted over 7 million customers and raised more than $75 million for various charitable causes. Humble Bundle's offerings are compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems, enabling users to download, backup, and play games without requiring an internet connection. The company has been recognized for its contributions to both the gaming community and charitable initiatives.

DRAFT

Seed Round in 2011
DRAFT is a daily fantasy sports company that offers a streamlined approach to fantasy gaming. Unlike traditional salary cap formats, DRAFT allows players to engage in quick drafts that mimic those of season-long leagues, completing their teams in just minutes for one-day or weekly contests. This platform emphasizes simplicity and fairness, aiming to enhance the gaming experience by providing better odds of winning compared to other major competitors. DRAFT specializes in head-to-head matchups in sports such as basketball and hockey, enabling players to form five-player teams and receive immediate cash payouts. The company is supported by notable investors, including Upfront Ventures and The Chernin Group.

Attributor

Series A in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services, catering primarily to the publishing industry. Its flagship product, the Digimarc Guardian solution, detects and verifies pirated content across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. The system initiates a comprehensive takedown process, alerting hosting sites of unauthorized use and providing alternatives such as licensing requests or DMCA takedown notices. Additionally, Attributor offers an analytics platform designed to identify and analyze data related to digital content consumption, enabling publishers to monitor usage patterns, enforce authorized use, and better understand market demand. Through its services, Attributor supports publishers in safeguarding their digital content and maximizing revenue opportunities.
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