Carlos Antequera

Overview

An experienced angel investor and advisor specializing in early-stage technology companies. He co-founded Novel Capital, a firm dedicated to providing revenue-based financing to emerging businesses. With a background as a seasoned technology entrepreneur, he has managed all aspects of fast-growing startups, including raising angel and institutional investment, business modeling, strategy, engineering, operations, product management, marketing, customer service, finance, and corporate development. He invests in promising emerging companies, serves on technology company boards, and enjoys mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs. His key areas of expertise include revenue-based financing, early-stage investing, EdTech, K12 and higher education markets, talent management, enterprise software development, product management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate development strategy, private equity, B2B sales and marketing. He has been involved in various investments, including LendingStandard and KickUp for Education, and is a member of Angeles Investors. His professional background includes starting his own business in the supply chain industry, with expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering. He has a strong interest in industries such as agriculture, transportation, medical and sciences, property, education and training, energy and natural resources, media, fashion and beauty, business services, food and beverage, hospitality, software, manufacturing and engineering, sales and marketing, personal services, products and inventions, retail, and entertainment and leisure. His investment focus spans multiple stages, including pre-startup, R&D, MVP/finished product, achieving sales, breaking even, profitable, and other stages. He has a broad geographical focus, with interests in countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, China, India, Brazil, and Mexico. His industries of interest are diverse, encompassing technology, education, enterprise software, EdTech, K12 education, higher education, talent management, product management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, B2B sales, B2B marketing, revenue-based financing, fintech, software development, engineering, operations, marketing, customer service, finance, and more.