Ben Firshman

Overview

Ben Firshman is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in San Francisco, focusing on early-stage technology startups in the United Kingdom and the United States. He is the founder and CEO of Replicate, a company dedicated to advancing machine learning technologies. Prior to Replicate, Ben co-founded Epio, a platform for Python, and worked on various projects including Docker Compose and Docker Machine. He has also contributed to the development of GOV.UK and The Guardian's iPad app. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Warwick. As an angel investor, Ben specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily in the technology sector. His areas of interest include software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, gaming, and esports. He seeks to support companies with significant growth potential and a strong technological foundation. Ben's investment approach emphasizes collaboration with passionate and capable founders to build effective working relationships. Ben's track record includes investments in companies such as Nustom, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation in the tech industry. His investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting startups that demonstrate both technical excellence and the potential for substantial scalability. By leveraging his extensive experience in technology and entrepreneurship, Ben aims to contribute to the success of emerging companies in the tech ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Strong technological foundation
• Significant growth potential
• Passionate and capable founders

Portfolio Companies