Ted Serbinski

Overview

Ted Serbinski is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in Detroit, Michigan, with a focus on early-stage technology companies, especially in the mobility and transportation sectors. He has been a first-check investor in over 100 startups that have collectively grown to a market capitalization exceeding $3 billion. His investment approach emphasizes building strong, lifelong relationships with founders and supporting the development of innovative solutions in the mobility space. In addition to his investment activities, Serbinski has a rich background in technology and entrepreneurship. He co-founded and served as CTO for ParentsClick, a company acquired by Lifetime Television in 2008. He also played a significant role in the development of the Drupal framework, contributing over 1,000 code patches and driving its adoption. His expertise extends to advising and serving on the boards of various startups, including Are You a Human, Detroit Labs, Marxent Labs, and UpTo. Serbinski's commitment to fostering innovation in Detroit is evident through his leadership roles, such as serving as the Managing Director of Techstars Mobility, the first U.S. startup accelerator program focused on next-generation mobility technologies. He has been recognized for his contributions to the Detroit startup ecosystem, including being named a Champion of the New Economy by Junior Achievement and receiving accolades like Crain’s 40 Under 40 and dBusiness 30 in their 30s. His work continues to influence the growth and transformation of Detroit into a hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Strong founder commitment
• Scalable business models
• Potential for significant market impact
• Alignment with mobility and transportation sectors

Portfolio Companies