Aaron Batalion

Overview

Aaron Batalion is an experienced angel investor and technology entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California. He is the founder of Batalion Capital, focusing on early-stage investments in sectors such as advertising, consumer internet, crypto, e-commerce, enterprise, games, hardware, SaaS, social commerce, and social networks. His investment range typically spans from $20,000 to $100,000, with a preference for seed and pre-seed stages. Prior to his investment career, Batalion co-founded LivingSocial, an online marketplace for local deals, where he served as Chief Technology Officer. He later became a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, leading investments in companies like Reliable Robotics. In 2018, he left venture capital to build a new company, which remains in stealth. Batalion has invested in over 50 companies and seed funds, including notable names like XMTP and Shyp. He is also an advisory board member for Pencils of Promise, a non-profit organization focused on building schools and increasing educational opportunities in developing countries.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage companies in the specified industries

Portfolio Companies