Ty Danco
Overview
Ty Danco is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in Burlington, Vermont. He founded eSecLending in 2000, a company that provides securities financing, collateral, and liquidity services. eSecLending was sold to TA Associates in 2006. In 2011, he co-founded BuysideFX, a currency management software platform for institutional money managers. Ty has invested directly in approximately 200 startups across various sectors, including healthcare, education, information technology, and digital media. He has also invested in early-stage funds. Ty is a mentor with Techstars Boston, an Angel-in-Residence with MassChallenge, and the Chairman at Stromatec. He is a two-time Olympian and a diehard Cleveland sports fan. Ty is also a guitar enthusiast. In 2017, Ty joined the Founders Workbench Advisory Board, contributing his experience from working with organizations like MassChallenge, Harvard iLab, MIT Delta V, and Techstars NY and Boston. He has served as a director at Techstars and writes about startups and related issues on his blog, Insufficiently Edited. Ty has been recognized as one of the top angel investors to watch in 2021, with investments in companies such as Stitch, Localmind, Crashlytics, and Codeship. Ty Danco's investment philosophy focuses on supporting companies that address meaningful problems, particularly in the health sector. He emphasizes the importance of investing in ventures that have a significant impact and align with his values. His diverse portfolio reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs across various industries and stages of development.
Investment Focus
- Focus on meaningful problems
- Alignment with personal values
- Impactful ventures
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Ty Danco invest in?
Ty Danco invests in Technology, Healthcare, Education, Digital Media and Information Technology, and is based in Vermont, United States. Ty Danco is listed as a angel in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ty Danco invest at?
Ty Danco backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Ty Danco invest in?
Ty Danco invests across United States and Canada.
What companies has Ty Danco invested in?
Ty Danco's portfolio includes Drizly, Stitch, Codeship, Appcues, Crashlytics, Localmind, HealthRally and OffGridBox.
How do I contact Ty Danco?
Ty Danco's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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