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Max Samuel

Investor

Founding Partner at Off Piste · Early investor at Enhanced

Norway

Writes $2M checks

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About

Max Samuel brings nearly a decade at Thiel Capital plus Credit Suisse banking and Wilson Sonsini tech-law expertise, bridging skilled non‑Bay Area founders to Silicon Valley networks and mindset.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechGamingHealthtech

Experience

  1. Off Piste CapitalFounding Partnercurrent2026 — present
  2. EnhancedEarly investorcurrent2024 — present
  3. StarcloudPre-seed investorcurrent2023 — present
  4. SNÖ VenturesGeneral Partner2021 — 2025Norway
  5. Thiel CapitalAssociate General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer2014 — 2021Los Angeles
  6. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiAttorney2013 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Credit SuisseInvestment Banking Associate2008 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Corporate LawVenture CapitalCorporate FinanceSecuritiesMergers & AcquisitionsLegal ResearchDue DiligenceSecurities RegulationPrivate EquityFinancial StructuringInvestment BankingIntellectual Property
  • Series 63 — FINRA
  • Series 7 — FINRA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Samuel?
Max Samuel brings nearly a decade at Thiel Capital plus Credit Suisse banking and Wilson Sonsini tech-law expertise, bridging skilled non‑Bay Area founders to Silicon Valley networks and mindset.
Where does Max Samuel work?
Max Samuel is Founding Partner at Off Piste.
What does Max Samuel invest in?
Max Samuel invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech.
What check size does Max Samuel write?
Max Samuel typically writes checks of $2M.
Where did Max Samuel go to school?
Max Samuel studied at Yale University (BA); The Wharton School (Business Economics and Public Policy); University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (JD).

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