Ryan Hood

Angel Investor North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ·Founded 2000

Overview

Ryan Hood is an angel investor based in Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in technology sectors. He has a particular interest in e-commerce, fleet management, small and medium-sized businesses, analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), logistics, and price comparison platforms. His investment approach is hands-on, often providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. In addition to his investment activities, Ryan Hood serves as the CEO of hood.de, an online marketplace he founded in 2000. Under his leadership, hood.de has evolved from an online auction house to a prominent trading platform in German-speaking regions. The company was acquired by The Platform Group in February 2024. Ryan Hood's investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative startups that address real-world challenges. He is known for his commitment to fostering growth and scalability in his portfolio companies, leveraging his extensive experience in the e-commerce and technology sectors to drive success.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable growth potential
  • Experienced founding teams

Portfolio Companies

EazeLoopline SystemsJUMiNGO

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Frequently asked questions about Ryan Hood

What sectors does Ryan Hood invest in?

Ryan Hood invests in E-commerce, Logistics, Analytics, Fleet Management, Internet of Things (IoT) and Small and Medium Businesses, and is based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Ryan Hood is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Ryan Hood invest at?

Ryan Hood backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 5K - 50K.

Which regions does Ryan Hood invest in?

Ryan Hood invests across Germany.

What companies has Ryan Hood invested in?

Ryan Hood's portfolio includes Eaze, Loopline Systems and JUMiNGO.

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