Ben Orthlieb
Overview
2.12 Angels is a B2B-focused seed fund aiming to be the highest value to founders per dollar invested. They invest in pre-seed and seed companies in the enterprise space, conducting two Zoom meetings and providing decisions the day after the second meeting at noon. In 2021 and 2022, they invested in 40 companies, co-investing with firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, NFX, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed, Greycroft, Mayfield, and others. Their portfolio includes companies such as Mercor, which raised a Series A-2 round of $2.83 million on January 14, 2024, with participation from General Catalyst, Scott Sandell, Soma Capital, Link Ventures, and 2.12 Angels. The investment was part of a larger Series A round totaling $30.87 million on September 18, 2024, with additional participation from Jack Dorsey, Peter Thiel, Benchmark, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Chris Re. The Series B round on January 27, 2025, raised $75 million, with participation from Felicis Ventures. 2.12 Angels is committed to providing significant value to founders through their investment and support strategies. Their approach emphasizes efficiency and clarity, aiming to streamline the investment process for entrepreneurs. By focusing on the enterprise sector and maintaining a rapid decision-making process, they seek to empower founders to move quickly and effectively. Their co-investment history with prominent venture capital firms underscores their active role in the startup ecosystem, contributing to the growth and success of early-stage companies across various industries. Through their strategic investments and collaborative approach, 2.12 Angels continues to support the next generation of innovative enterprises, fostering growth and innovation in the business-to-business sector.
Investment Focus
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Enterprise Software
- Cloud Computing
- Developer Tools
- Infrastructure
- SaaS
- Cybersecurity
- B2B Fintech
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Ben Orthlieb invest in?
Ben Orthlieb invests in Infrastructure, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software and Developer Tools, and is based in California, United States. Ben Orthlieb is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ben Orthlieb invest at?
Ben Orthlieb backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage.
Which regions does Ben Orthlieb invest in?
Ben Orthlieb invests across United States, Canada and Mexico.
What companies has Ben Orthlieb invested in?
Ben Orthlieb's portfolio includes Agora Maps.
How do I contact Ben Orthlieb?
Ben Orthlieb's contact details — including work email — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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