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Investor type

Solo angel

First check

$25k to $100k

Themes

robotic process automation
renewables
IIoT
recurring
physical sciences
HRtech
semi-conductor
3d-printing
nanotechnology
future of work
neural network
enterprise
smbs
B2B
B2B2C
advanced materials
deeptech
deep learning
ML
workplace
environmental
LMS
RPA
silicon
environnement
quantum computing
smart factory
smart manufacturing
agents
imaging-enabled
business-to-business
big data
hard tech
collaboration tools
workforce
learning management system
computer vision
3d printing
industrial IoT
environment
small and medium business
business automation
employment
LLM
nanotech
jobtech
b to b
recruitment
workspace
machine vision
chip
industrial revolution
cleantech
b-to-b
HR
circular economy
nano-tech
robotics
artificial intelligence
workstyle
new materials
software
industry 4
SMB
business to business
manufacturing
deep technology
machine learning
advanced manufacturing
photonics
optics
quantum
hiring
hard-tech
human resources
physical
training
industrial
HR tech
genAI AI
additive manufacturing
productivity tools
subscription
SaaS industry 4.0
hardtech
waste
talent
productivity
generative AI
deep tech
science-based
semiconductor
materials science
deep-tech
biodiversity
prosumer
small and medium businesses
climate
greentech
data science
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Funding Stages

2. Prototype3. Early Revenue

Countries of investment

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Who I am

Founder of Bearhug Recruiting. I partner with early and growth-stage venture-backed teams to build the GTM and leadership bench that turns product-market fit into repeatable growth.

Funding Requirements

I invest in execution-heavy companies where hiring quality materially changes outcomes. My focus is B2B enterprise software and real-world tech where go-to-market and leadership decisions are the leverage point: industrial and climate-adjacent software, robotics, automation, physical AI, and manufacturing-adjacent platforms.

Value add

I help founders and investors reduce execution risk through talent. I specialize in senior GTM hiring, org design, scorecards, and fast market mapping. I also make targeted intros across my operator and VC network when there’s a clear fit.

Location

Bay Area HQ

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