Jim Payne
Overview
Jim Payne is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in New York, specializing in technology and media sectors. He is the founder and CEO of MoPub, a mobile advertising exchange acquired by Twitter in 2013. Prior to MoPub, Payne served as Vice President of Exchange at Twitter and was a product manager at Google. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Payne has been actively involved in angel investing, focusing on early-stage companies in the technology and media industries. His investment portfolio includes companies such as Sprig, Optable, RentCheck, Arbor, FirstCut, Elliot, MoPub, Instabug, Truly, and Feedgen. He has demonstrated a commitment to supporting innovative startups in the media and entertainment sectors. Payne's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage opportunities, particularly in the technology and media domains. His experience in building and scaling technology companies informs his approach to identifying and nurturing high-potential startups. Through his investments, Payne aims to foster innovation and growth within the media and entertainment industries.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Experienced founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Jim Payne
What sectors does Jim Payne invest in?
Jim Payne invests in Technology and Media and Entertainment, and is based in New York, United States. Jim Payne is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jim Payne invest at?
Jim Payne backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Jim Payne invest in?
Jim Payne invests across United States.
What companies has Jim Payne invested in?
Jim Payne's portfolio includes Arbor, MoPub, Instabug, Optable, RentCheck, Elliot, Sprig and FirstCut.
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