Jake Lodwick is an individual angel investor based in New York who leverages his background as a serial entrepreneur. See sector focus and contact routes.
Jake Lodwick is an individual angel investor based in New York who leverages his background as a serial entrepreneur, notably as the co-founder of Vimeo and quasi-co-founder of CollegeHumor, to support new startups. His investment thesis centers on early-stage technology companies in New York, with a focus on sectors like social media, consumer internet, and hardware, as evidenced by his backing of Tumblr, MakerBot, and Bleacher Report. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly documented, his portfolio suggests active participation in seed and early rounds across diverse business models. Notable portfolio companies include Tumblr, which became a major social platform; MakerBot, a 3D printing hardware firm; Bleacher Report, acquired by Turner for $213 million; and HowGood, a food sustainability platform. Lodwick is often described as a “controversial startup guy” with an unconventional approach, and he has publicly shared insights through interviews and talks, including a 2017 presentation on creating CollegeHumor, Tumblr, and Vimeo.
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