Walter Chen
Overview
Walter Chen is an experienced angel investor and entrepreneur based in New York, NY. He is the co-founder and CEO of Sacra, a company focused on providing research and monitoring for pre-IPO companies, aiming to facilitate liquidity in the secondary market. Additionally, he serves as the founder and chairman of Animalz, a content marketing agency specializing in content strategy and creation for B2B SaaS companies and venture capitalists. In his investment endeavors, Walter has a diverse portfolio that includes companies such as Milk Video, Farmstead, Podia, and Tribe Capital. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting founders and ideas he connects with, often investing through his network to strengthen relationships and attract like-minded individuals. He allocates approximately 5% of his net worth to angel investing, ensuring that even if all investments fail, he remains financially secure. Walter's background includes a J.D. with honors from the University of Michigan Law School and studies in math and computer science at Cornell University. His professional experience spans roles in software engineering and law, providing a solid foundation for his entrepreneurial and investment activities.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Strong founding teams
- Scalable business models
- Clear market differentiation
- Potential for significant growth
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Walter Chen invest in?
Walter Chen invests in Technology, Finance, Software, SaaS, Internet and B2B, and is based in New York, United States. Walter Chen is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Walter Chen invest at?
Walter Chen backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 1M.
Which regions does Walter Chen invest in?
Walter Chen invests across United States.
What companies has Walter Chen invested in?
Walter Chen's portfolio includes Podia, Farmstead, Milk Video and Tribe Capital.
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