Pushing progress over time
From Ron Conway's first angel investments to backing the defining companies of the AI era.
The Beginning
Ron Conway begins angel investing in Silicon Valley, backing early-stage technology founders with capital and hands-on support.
Early Internet Wave
First major technology investments including Google. Establishes a reputation for founder-first investing and deep operator networks.
SV Angel Founded
SV Angel is formally established as a seed fund, codifying Ron's hyper-engaged investing style into a team-driven platform.
Portfolio Reaches Scale
Investments in Airbnb, Pinterest, Twitter, Stripe and dozens more define SV Angel as the most connected seed fund in Silicon Valley.
Growth Fund Launched
SV Angel expands its strategy with a dedicated Growth fund to support portfolio companies as they scale beyond seed stage.
Historic Exits
Airbnb and DoorDash go public on the same day — two landmark portfolio exits representing decades of founder partnership.
Leading the AI Era
Early investments in OpenAI, Anthropic, ElevenLabs, and Sierra position SV Angel at the center of the artificial intelligence revolution.
The Next 30 Years
We look forward to the next 30 years of SV Angel, supporting you and future generations of founders.
Building a better world
A primary motivator for our work is to shape a more just and equitable society. At SV Angel, we support causes including racial justice, access to healthcare, and reducing income inequality and gun violence. We support The Giving Pledge, and we helped launch sf.citi to leverage the collective power of the tech sector as a force for civic action in San Francisco. When founders join our network, we strongly encourage them to contribute to the betterment of the world around us.
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Our work is never finished
We're proud of our history, and we're even more excited about the future. As the pace of change continues to accelerate, we're tracking each new sector as well as the bright minds leading the charge. Here's what doesn't change: we're here in service of founders, upholding a moral standard in the ecosystem to ensure that technology is a force for good.