Samer Hamadeh

Overview

Samer Hamadeh is an American entrepreneur and angel investor based in New York, specializing in health & wellness, e-commerce, and marketplaces. He is the founder and CEO of Zeel, a company that delivers on-demand massage services through its app and website. Prior to Zeel, Hamadeh co-founded Vault.com, a career information platform, and served as its CEO until its acquisition in 2007. He holds a BS in chemistry and an MS in chemical engineering from Stanford University. In addition to his role at Zeel, Hamadeh is a venture partner at Alpaca VC and has served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Scout at Lightspeed Venture Partners. He has been involved in early-stage investments in companies such as Naritiv, Splurgy, and Grubhub. Hamadeh is also a mentor at several accelerators, including the German Accelerator and the Lazaridis Institute, and is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). Hamadeh's investment focus includes health & wellness, e-commerce, and marketplaces, with a preference for seed and early-stage companies. His investments typically range from $500,000 to $2 million, with a sweet spot around $1.5 million. He has a track record of successful exits, including the sale of Vault.com and investments in companies like Grubhub, which went public in 2014. His investment philosophy emphasizes hands-on involvement and strategic guidance to help startups scale effectively.

Investment Focus

• Health & Wellness
• E-commerce
• Marketplaces
• Seed Stage
• Early Stage
• United States

Portfolio Companies