Bryan Johnson

Angel Investor California, United States ·Founded 2014

Overview

Bryan Johnson is a prominent American entrepreneur and angel investor recognized for his early investments in technology and healthcare sectors. He is the founder and former CEO of Kernel, a company developing devices to monitor and record brain activity, and OS Fund, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage science and technology companies. Johnson also founded Braintree, a mobile and web payment system company that acquired Venmo in 2012 and was subsequently acquired by PayPal in 2013. As an angel investor, Johnson focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and neurotechnology. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative companies at various stages, from seed to growth, with a geographical focus on markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, India, China, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and South Korea. Johnson's track record includes significant investments in companies like Kernel and OS Fund, reflecting his commitment to advancing scientific and technological innovations. His investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing companies that have the potential to make a substantial impact on their respective industries and society at large.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Experienced management teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Potential for significant impact

Portfolio Companies

BraintreeKernelVenmoOS Fund

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Frequently asked questions about Bryan Johnson

What sectors does Bryan Johnson invest in?

Bryan Johnson invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Media, and is based in California, United States. Bryan Johnson is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Bryan Johnson invest at?

Bryan Johnson backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Bryan Johnson invest in?

Bryan Johnson invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Bryan Johnson invested in?

Bryan Johnson's portfolio includes Braintree, Kernel, Venmo and OS Fund.

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