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Angel networkPre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Applied Angels backs bold, visionary founders and distinguishes itself by the hands-on, technical nature of its support. Every angel in the group is a practicing engineer who works alongside founders rather than advising from the sidelines—pair programming, reviewing architecture, helping recruit early engineers, and setting up initial processes. The group helps founders shape product direction and build practical roadmaps early on, then supports scaling by strengthening systems, processes, and teams. Drawing on deep applied technical experience and a network of operators who have been through the journey, it aims to help companies grow faster and smarter.
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Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 12 of 15 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×3Consumer ×3Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3Deep Tech ×2Developer Tools ×2
HQs:United States×11Canada×1
Investments · 15 tracked
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Oklo develops next-generation fast fission reactors for producing clean electricity at scale, with a focus on safety features and the ability to use recycled nuclear waste as fuel.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergySan Francisco, US
Jacob DeWitte(Co-founder and CEO)inCaroline Cochran(Founder)inCaroline DeWitte(Co-founder and COO)in
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGDCVC (Data Collective)Draper AssociatesDraper DragonKluz VenturesOpen Field Capital+10 more
Alchemy develops vertically integrated nanotechnology solutions for high-value applications across various industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsWaterloo, CA
Khanjan Desai(Founder)inChong Shen(Founder)in
Co-investorsFundersClubNewfund CapitalWind VentureY CombinatorAddition
Canary Technologies provides digital management software for hotels, replacing traditional paper-based administrative and operational workflows used across the hospitality industry.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Harman Narula(Founder)inSJ Sawhney(Founder)in
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalBrighton Park CapitalCommerce VenturesDERIVE VENTURESF-Prime CapitalInsight Partners+13 more
Chariot operates a shared commuting service that uses optimized routing to transport multiple passengers between home and work destinations.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Romain Di Vuolo(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaven VenturesUncork CapitalY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzHaystack
Docbot developed AI-powered software for gastroenterology, using computer vision to detect polyps and assist diagnosis during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
ConsumerGamingHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Tyler Dao(Founder)inWilliam Karnes(Founder)inAndrew Ninh(Founder)in
Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersBoutique Venture PartnersY CombinatorBankia Fintech VentureCollaborative FundKhosla Ventures+5 more
Lark provides AI-powered testing infrastructure for engineering teams that can test UIs, APIs, SDKs, and async workflows through natural language tests.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Vijit Dhingra(Founder)inJack Brown(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSteelSky VenturesArbor VenturesBridge BankDeerfield Management CompanyFranklin Templeton+3 more
Lightberry develops AI software that enables robots to understand and respond to voice commands, allowing non-technical users to control and program robots through conversation rather than traditional coding.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Ali Attar(Founder)inStephan Koenigstorfer(Founder)inStephan Wolski(Founder/Head of Robotics)in
Co-investorsBlitzscaling VenturesKima VenturesPioneerPrana Tech VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator+14 more
Life360 is a family safety mobile application that enables families and friends to share real-time location information, receive driving safety alerts, and check in with loved ones to maintain peace of mind about their whereabouts and well-being.
ConsumerHealthtechIoTSan Francisco, US
Chris Hulls(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Haro(Director)inLauren Antonoff(Executive Officer, Director)inRussell Burke(Executive Officer)in
BoardRyan Swagar(Director)Chris Cheever(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAmerican Family VenturesBand of AngelsBessemer Venture PartnersBMW i VenturesBullpen Capital+16 more
Naytev is a social media management and automation platform for content teams that consolidates paid and organic social workflows.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Zack Liscio(Founder/CEO)inPatrick Costello(Founder)inMike Seid(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.Y CombinatorAmino CapitalAvlok CapitalBlack Jays VenturesBrighteye Ventures+7 more
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Panoptive provides a software platform that continuously monitors clinical trials by converting monitoring reports and electronic data capture (EDC) data into structured findings, documented decisions, and audit-ready oversight records.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Youssef Kallel(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator468 CapitalAmino CapitalBerkeley FrontierOmidyar NetworkRidge Ventures+2 more
Priceonomics creates data-driven content marketing for companies, turning datasets into published stories and insights.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Rohin Dhar(Founder)inBrendan(CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSpark CapitalSV AngelMichael OvitzACE & CompanyAgrolimen Ventures+9 more
JustPark Insights is a parking data platform that centralizes information from equipment, payments, and applications to provide real-time visibility into parking metrics.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Wen Sang(Founder/CEO)inMaokai Lin(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesGovtech FundUtopian VenturesY Combinator8capitaAgrolimen Ventures+11 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
EvertoonLaserlikeTimeful
Exits · 6
2 IPOs · 4 acquisitions · showing 2Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLark · ycombinator.com · Dec 4, 2025
Lightberry · ycombinator.com · Nov 4, 2025
Alchemy · finsmes.com · Sep 19, 2025
Panoptive · ycombinator.com · Aug 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Applied Angels made?
- Applied Angels has 15 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited.
- What stage does Applied Angels invest at?
- Applied Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Applied Angels focus on?
- Applied Angels focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Healthtech.
- Who does Applied Angels co-invest with?
- Applied Angels most often shares deals with Maven Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, among 30 tracked co-investors.
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