Scott and Cyan Banister

Overview

Scott and Cyan Banister are a husband-and-wife team renowned for their angel investments in technology companies. They have been instrumental in the early funding of several high-profile startups, including Uber, Niantic, Postmates, DeepMind, Carta, Thumbtack, Flexport, Affirm, and SpaceX. Their investment approach focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies at the seed and early stages, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence, consumer internet, and enterprise software. In addition to their investment activities, the Banisters have co-founded Zivity, a subscription-based social networking site for creators and fans of photography. They have also held advisory and board positions in various companies, including PayPal, Topsy, and Slide. Their contributions to the tech industry have been recognized with awards such as the Angel of the Year at the 2016 TechCrunch Crunchies. Their investment philosophy emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging their technical expertise and entrepreneurial experience to guide portfolio companies. They are known for their ability to identify promising startups early and provide strategic support to help them scale successfully.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Strong founding teams
• Scalable business models
• Potential for significant market impact

Portfolio Companies