Angus Davis

Overview

Angus Davis is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor known for his contributions to early-stage technology companies. He began his career at Netscape in 1996, becoming the company's youngest employee at the time. In 1999, he co-founded Tellme Networks, a speech recognition company that was acquired by Microsoft in 2007 for nearly $1 billion. In 2009, Davis founded Upserve, a cloud-based point-of-sale platform for restaurants, which was acquired by Lightspeed Commerce in 2020 for approximately $500 million. In 2019, Davis joined Foundation Capital as a General Partner, where he has invested in various startups, including Campfire, Ascent Platform, and Superorder. His investment focus spans sectors such as SaaS, enterprise software, and FinTech, with a particular emphasis on early-stage ventures. Davis is also involved in education reform initiatives in Rhode Island, serving on the Board of Regents for the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Throughout his career, Davis has been recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements and leadership. Forbes named him one of America's Most Promising CEOs Under 35 in 2013, and BusinessWeek featured him as one of the top ten entrepreneurs under age 30 in 2006. His diverse experience in both founding and investing in technology companies underscores his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of early-stage businesses.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage technology companies
• Innovative business models
• Strong founding teams

Portfolio Companies