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AngelList Holdings
AngelList is building the infrastructure that powers the startup economy. It aims to accelerate innovation by providing startups and investors with the...
AngelList Holdings
AngelList is building the infrastructure that powers the startup economy. It aims to accelerate innovation by providing startups and investors with the connected tools they need to launch and scale a startup or fund—and invest in both. AngelList provides investors and innovators with the tools to grow, including venture funds, SPVs, scout funds, and full-service fund management.
General information
Firm type
Venture Platform / Fintech Software
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Seattle
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Naval Ravikant
Co-Founder
Avlok Kohli
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between AngelList Holdings and Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)?
Wellfound, which operates a jobs marketplace for startups, was originally launched as AngelList Talent. It spun out as an independent entity and rebranded to Wellfound, though it shares a founding team and ongoing relationship with AngelList Holdings.
How does a rolling fund differ from a traditional venture fund on the platform?
A rolling fund allows a manager to accept capital on a recurring quarterly subscription basis from limited partners, rather than raising one large closed-end fund. LPs subscribe quarterly and can redeem after a defined lock-up, creating a more flexible structure suitable for emerging managers building a track record.
Which investor types are the most active backers through AngelList syndicates?
Active backers include high-net-worth individuals, family offices, fund-of-funds, and institutional investors seeking targeted exposure to specific deals or sectors. Syndicate leads often bring domain expertise, and backers allocate to these leads based on their track record and deal access.
How does AngelList's fund-administration acquisition impact emerging managers?
The September 2023 expansion into deeper fund administration gives emerging GPs in-house services that previously required third-party administrators. This bundles GP entity setup, banking, capital-call management, and financial reporting on a single platform, reducing operational complexity and minimum scale requirements to run a venture fund.
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