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David Rodriguez
San Francisco, CA·$25K–$100K
Check size
$25K–$100K
Portfolio
18 cos
Exits
3
About
Angel investor and ex-CTO at Stripe. Writing $25K–$100K checks into fintech, dev tools, and API-first companies. Board observer at 3 portfolio companies.
Investment focus
FintechDevToolsAPI-first
What they look for
- Early conviction in the founders more than perfect metrics
- Sectors matching personal expertise so the angel can actually help
- Reasonable check size for the round ($25K–$100K)
- Transparent cap table and clear use of funds
How to raise with this partner
- 1
1. Apply in FounderWise
Thesis fit note + optional deck — no cold email required.
- 2
2. Partner review
Team screens for sector, stage, and check-size fit.
- 3
3. Intro meeting
Founder pitch, Q&A, and follow-ups with associates or partners.
- 4
4. Diligence & term sheet
If aligned, move to data room, references, and terms.
Founder tip
Keep it personal: why this angel’s experience maps to your next 18 months.
Raise with David
Submit once in FounderWise — no cold email required.
Snapshot
- Type
- Angel
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
- Status
- Active
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