Josh Spear

Josh Spear is an independent angel investor and the founding partner and chairman of Undercurrent. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Josh Spear

Josh Spear is an independent angel investor and the founding partner and chairman of Undercurrent, a digital strategy consulting firm he co-founded in 2008 that was acquired in 2015. He focuses on early-stage consumer technology investments, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed rounds in sectors like next-generation commerce, marketplaces, social platforms, and new media. His typical check size ranges from $20,000 to $100,000, and he generally acts as a follow investor rather than a lead. Notable portfolio companies include Uber, where he was an early investor in 2009, as well as Warby Parker (2013), MakerBot, and Archer Aviation. Spear is a recognized trend forecaster and digital strategist who publishes JoshSpear.com, a global trend-spotting blog, and frequently advises startups in gaming, social, and commerce. He has been featured in major media outlets including Time Magazine and The New York Times for his fresh perspective on social technology’s impact on business.

Josh Spear at a glance

Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
12
Investments recorded
13

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Josh Spear (New York, New York, United States) — sector focus: General.
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Where is Josh Spear based?
Josh Spear is based in New York, New York, United States.

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