Jason Calacanis

Jason Calacanis is the Founder and CEO of LAUNCH Fund and a prolific angel investor who previously founded. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Jason Calacanis

Jason Calacanis is the Founder and CEO of LAUNCH Fund and a prolific angel investor who previously founded tech publishers like Silicon Alley Reporter and Weblogs Inc. [3][5][7] His investment thesis focuses on early-stage seed funding in technology startups, primarily within the United States, with a strong emphasis on Silicon Valley and San Francisco. [1][5] He typically invests $15 million annually across roughly 30 startups, often acting as a lead investor through his AngelList Syndicate, which includes 400 members. [5] Notable portfolio companies include Uber, where he was one of the first investors, as well as Robinhood, Thumbtack, and Robinhood. [2][3][6] Calacanis is also the author of the book *Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups*, which distills his experience turning $100,000 into $100 million. [3] He publicly advocates for founders to be “venture worthy” and frequently shares insights through his podcast and writings on angel investing best practices. [8][9]

Jason Calacanis at a glance

Role
Founder & CEO
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Digital Media, Email Marketing, Events, Incubators, News, Venture Capital, Software, SaaS
Portfolio companies listed
44
Investments recorded
46

Frequently asked about Jason Calacanis

What does Jason Calacanis invest in?
Jason Calacanis (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: Digital Media, Email Marketing, Events, Incubators, News, Venture Capital, Software, SaaS, E-Commerce, Information Technology, Analytics, Internet, Marketplace….
How do I contact Jason Calacanis?
Jason Calacanis's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Jason Calacanis based?
Jason Calacanis is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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