Aaron Batalion

Aaron Batalion is an angel investor and founder of Batalion Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Aaron Batalion

Aaron Batalion is an angel investor and founder of Batalion Capital, who previously served as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners focusing on consumer technology since 2015. He specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments across sectors including Web3/crypto, SaaS, consumer internet, gaming, and fintech, primarily in the United States. His typical check size ranges from $20,000 to $100,000 with a sweet spot of $50,000, and he often provides strategic guidance alongside capital to early-stage startups. Notable portfolio companies include XMTP, Teachable, Shyp, and Walker & Company Brands, reflecting his focus on internet and commerce experiences. Batalion brings distinctive operational expertise as the co-founder and former CTO of LivingSocial (originally Hungry Machine), a company he launched at age 25 that became one of the first unicorns in its category. He actively advises over 40 companies on technology, product, and growth, sharing hard-won wisdom from his experience navigating startup highs and lows.

Aaron Batalion at a glance

Role
Angel Investor
Location
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Mr. Aaron Batalion serves as Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. He is an angel investor. He served as Chief Technology Officer at LivingSocial and co-founded the company. He is responsible for building products that meet the changing demands of our users and partners. Prior to LivingSocial, he was Architect at Revolution Health, and led development for Blockbuster's Online Subscription effort. Mr. Batalion holds degrees in Computer Science and Japanese from Lehigh University.

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What does Aaron Batalion invest in?
Aaron Batalion (Menlo Park, CA, United States) — sector focus: Mr. Aaron Batalion serves as Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. He is an angel investor. He served as Chief Technology Officer at LivingSocial and co-foun….
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Where is Aaron Batalion headquartered?
Aaron Batalion is based in Menlo Park, CA, United States.

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