Eric Hahn

Eric Hahn is an angel investor who primarily targets seed-stage companies in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Eric Hahn

Eric Hahn is an angel investor who primarily targets seed-stage companies in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, investing $50K–$250K per deal with a focus on high-IP, SaaS, and freemium models in messaging, mobile, social, and infrastructure sectors. His notable portfolio includes early investments in Red Hat, Opsware (formerly LoudCloud), Accept.com, Kana, Proofpoint, and Wit.ai, several of which were acquired by major firms like Amazon, HP, and IBM. Hahn distinguishes himself through a “mentor investing” thesis, providing six-figure checks ($100K–$1M) alongside active involvement in product development, hiring, and code writing to help founders refine their ideas before pursuing venture capital.

Eric Hahn at a glance

Role
Freelance Information Technology Consultant
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
11
Investments recorded
11

Frequently asked about Eric Hahn

What does Eric Hahn invest in?
Eric Hahn (Palo Alto, California, United States) — sector focus: General.
How do I contact Eric Hahn?
Eric Hahn's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Eric Hahn based?
Eric Hahn is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

This profile is part of the StartupFundraising investor database: focus, portfolio history, disclosed location and contact routes, refreshed as new filings and rounds are ingested. Founders use it to check fit before reaching out and to find investors in Palo Alto.

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