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David Mandel

Managing Partner, Emerging VenturesEmerging Ventures

Current Firm

Emerging Ventures

Focus

AI, Enterprise

About David Mandel

David Mandel brands himself as an "Emerging Tech Super Angel" who has personally invested in 500–800+ early-stage tech startups, making breadth and volume of hands-on seed investing a defining part of his identity rather than a side activity. He positions himself as an "anti–Silicon Valley" investor who actively invests in early-stage tech while being based outside the traditional Bay Area venture bubble, and he built, operated, and exited four different successful businesses before becoming a full-time investor.

Focus Areas

AIEnterpriseDeeptechAgricultureSaaS

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+