Henri Stern

Overview

Henri Stern is an angel investor based in New York, New York. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Privy, a company embedding crypto rails into products with one API, powering over 50 million accounts and securing billions in transaction volume. Prior to founding Privy, Henri worked as a Research Scientist at Protocol Labs, contributing to decentralized technology research, and held engineering roles at Mark43 and Palantir Technologies. He also co-founded Shout Inc., reflecting his early entrepreneurial drive. His career demonstrates a strong focus on building infrastructure for secure, scalable, and innovative digital platforms. From research to product engineering, Henri has consistently worked at the intersection of advanced technology and practical applications, shaping tools that empower developers and enterprises alike. Henri is also an active angel investor, having made about eight investments in startups across crypto, SaaS, and consumer platforms. His recent investments include The Clearing Company, fomo, Trendies, and OneBalance, highlighting his interest in companies driving innovation in blockchain, digital identity, and next-generation consumer experiences. Henri's investment philosophy centers on supporting visionary founders who are building transformative technologies with the potential to reshape industries and improve lives. He seeks opportunities where his technical expertise and network can add significant value to the growth and success of the companies he invests in.

Investment Focus

• Strong founding team
• Innovative technology
• Scalable business model
• Clear market demand
• Potential for significant impact

Portfolio Companies