Zain Rizavi
Overview
An experienced angel investor specializing in early-stage technology companies. Based in San Francisco, California, Zain Rizavi focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and SaaS. He has a history of investing in companies like Macrometa and Presidio Identity. Previously, Zain co-founded the Cloudflare Angels Network and served as a Senior Associate at Pelion Venture Partners, where he sourced and partnered with various enterprise startups. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Utah. Zain is also the CEO of a stealth-mode startup, building at the intersection of AI and security, backed by investors from companies like Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks. He is an avid cyclist and a professional Seinfeld quot-er.
Investment Focus
- Strong domain expertise
- Pathfinding towards product-market fit
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Zain Rizavi invest in?
Zain Rizavi invests in FinTech, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Data Services, Enterprise Applications and Cloud Infrastructure, and is based in California, United States. Zain Rizavi is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Zain Rizavi invest at?
Zain Rizavi backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 20M.
Which regions does Zain Rizavi invest in?
Zain Rizavi invests across United States.
What companies has Zain Rizavi invested in?
Zain Rizavi's portfolio includes Macrometa, Presidio Identity, Unbound Security and cside.
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