Eric Setton

Angel Investor California, United States ·Founded 2010

Overview

Eric Setton is an angel investor and co-founder of Tango, a mobile messaging and video calling company. He has a background in technology and entrepreneurship, having co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer at Dyyno, Inc., a video streaming and distribution company. Prior to that, he worked as a research scientist at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. His expertise lies in multimedia communication, peer-to-peer networks, and video compression. At Tango, Setton oversees all areas of product development and leads the technical direction of the company. Under his leadership, Tango has expanded its user base significantly, reaching millions of users worldwide. The company offers a platform for free video calls and messaging, available on various devices, including smartphones and tablets. Tango's growth is attributed to its focus on user experience and accessibility. Setton's investment strategy centers on early-stage technology companies with high growth potential. He is particularly interested in sectors such as telecommunications, media, retail, education, agriculture, fintech, transportation, manufacturing, biotech, and tourism. His approach combines technical expertise with a keen understanding of market dynamics, aiming to support innovative startups that can scale effectively in the global market.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative startups with high growth potential
  • Companies creating jobs
  • Businesses seeking seed to growth stage funding

Portfolio Companies

Tango

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Frequently asked questions about Eric Setton

What sectors does Eric Setton invest in?

Eric Setton invests in Technology, Telecommunications, Media, Retail, Education and Agriculture, and is based in California, United States. Eric Setton is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Eric Setton invest at?

Eric Setton backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.

Which regions does Eric Setton invest in?

Eric Setton invests across United States and France.

What companies has Eric Setton invested in?

Eric Setton's portfolio includes Tango.

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